While condemning the murders that have taken place in recent months, Labour Minister Vincent Wheatley has stated his belief that people are committing crimes because of “circumstances”. “When the economy becomes stronger, we can hire more persons because persons who […]
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Gov’t withholding tourism strategy to maintain competitive advantage
The BVI Tourist Board has reportedly developed a comprehensive marketing strategy to recover the local tourism sector. However, Premier and Minister of Tourism, Andrew Fahie said he will not be making that strategy public because he does not want to […]
No sharing at school, students told
As several schools reopen for face-to-face classes five days per week, students are being advised that sharing is forbidden on campus. Culturally, it is not at all uncommon for students to share textbooks and other stationeries as they receive lessons […]
Gov’t contracts British company to provide special training to RVIPF
The government has entered into a $125,000 agreement with a British company to provide special training to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). This is according to a recent post-Cabinet document which said the RVIPF will be receiving “ARV […]
Over 300 persons in the BVI now fully vaccinated against COVID
Some 351 persons in the British Virgin Islands have now been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This is according to the territory’s epidemiological summary as of Tuesday, April 27. It said a total of 10,234 persons in the territory have received […]
Gov’t orders ‘internal review’ of local governance
Amid the Commission of Inquiry (COI) that has been launched in the BVI, the VIP administration has ordered an internal review of ‘all aspects of the governance of the Virgin Islands’, including areas of government activity that the COI is […]
UK reportedly waiting on COI outcome before deciding on drug bill
United Kingdom Secretary of State, Dominic Raab has reportedly indicated that he is awaiting the reports from the Commission of Inquiry (COI) before deciding on the Drugs (Prevention of Misuse) (Amendment) Act now at his office awaiting assent. This was […]
Amount spent on COVID close to BVI’s annual budget
Premier Andrew Fahie has revealed that the government has spent more than $300 million to keep the BVI safe from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Premier, who was speaking in the House of Assembly, said this amount was spent during the […]
Health Ministry investigating increase in gastroenteritis locally
The British Virgin Islands is experiencing an increase in the level of gastroenteritis in the territory. The Ministry of Health gave this pubic alert on Monday; explaining that gastro is an inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines. […]
West End man charged with six counts of incest
A 37-year-old Vincentian man living in West End, Tortola has been charged with incest. Incest is the crime of having sexual contact with a blood relative usually including a parent, child, sibling, grandparent or grandchild. The accused West End resident […]