The British Virgin Islands is likely to receive its first batch of COVID-19 vaccines in late January 2021 into early February. Health Minister Carvin Malone gave that indication while speaking as a guest on the Honestly Speaking radio programme recently. […]
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Cops need to be more assertive in clamping down on illegal scooters
Transport Minister Kye Rymer said the cops need to do a better job clamping down on owners of motor scooters who are unlicensed. “Though I have been working closely with the police, the enforcement agency needs to actually show more […]
Residents urged to report travellers who leave quarantine
Health Minister Carvin Malone is urging residents to assist in maintaining public safety by reporting travellers who leave quarantine areas without approval. The Health Minister’s appeal comes just a day after he told the territory a traveller who tested positive […]
Funds allocated to have beach restroom facility at Brewers Bay
Government has allocated more than $160,000 from this year’s budget for beach restroom facilities to be constructed in the Second District community of Brewers Bay on Tortola. This is according to Representative of the Second District, Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull. Speaking […]
52-yr-old charged with raping a minor
Police yesterday charged a 52-year-old male for raping a minor. The man is a BVI resident and a native of St Vincent. He is scheduled to appear in a closed sitting of the Magistrate’s Court. Head of the police’s Family […]
Man charged with attempted murder after incident with babymother
Information reaching our news centre is that a BVIslander of Carrot Bay has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting at the mother of his child. The incident reportedly occurred some time last week. The alleged suspect has also […]
Disrespectful behaviour should not be rewarded
Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly, Neville Smith has jumped to the defence of the VIP government following new claims of victimisation. He said disrespectful behaviour towards an individual’s superior should never be rewarded. Smith’s comments came less than […]
Positive COVID violators frustrate Premier into pushing for $20K fines
Following the recent breach of quarantine protocols by one tourist who tested positive for COVID-19, Premier Andrew Fahie has said he will be lobbying to have the maximum fine for breaches increased to $20,000 when the Cabinet meets today, Wednesday, […]
Unfair! Appoint long-serving public servants to top posts full-time
Government Minister Kye Rymer and Opposition legislator Julian Fraser have bemoaned the plight of many civil servants who have been acting in several top roles for many years without being officially appointed. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Tuesday, […]
Non-Belonger homeowners can now stay up to 10 months
Non-Belongers who own homes in the BVI may now stay up to 10 months in the territory if they wish. Under the Non-Belongers Land Holding Regulation Act, non-Belongers who own homes and property in the BVI can stay in the […]
