Now that Pusser’s British West Indies has been sold, what will happen to the staff of more than 100 employees that worked at the restaurant? While the full plan post-acquisition is not yet clear to BVI News, the buyer, Mark […]

Chaunci Cline, one of the leaders of the BVI Chamber of Commerce & Hotel Association’s (BVICCHA) said the long wait for COVID-19 test results has frustrated some travellers and poses threat to the BVI’s reputation as a premier tourism destination. […]

Officials at the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) have revealed that the BVI would be in danger of losing its international shipping certification if it didn’t increase fees which will provide the money to upgrade its facilities. In an interview with […]

The Department of Youth Affairs & Sports is launching a youth centre on April 9. This facility — which is branded the Be YOUth Centre — is being described as a space where young persons across the Virgin Islands can […]

Local businessman and legislator, Mark Vanterpool has purchased the popular chain of restaurants and stores, Pusser’s British West Indies Limited. Vanterpool, who owns the One Mart Supermarket Group, acquired the business last week. He said some of his investment advisors said […]

The government has announced that its proposed Business Licensing Act (2020) will seek to eradicate “fronting” — something often done by persons who want to circumvent the law when opening new businesses in the territory. In the BVI, fronting is said […]

Amid the call for the BVI to clamp down on individuals with unexplained wealth, former legislator Myron Walwyn said some members of the public are using the opportunity to question the hard work of Virgin Islanders who have hillside mansions. […]

Once the number of vaccinations in the territory gets to a certain threshold, persons travelling to the BVI will only be required to quarantine overnight, if at all. Under the current protocols, persons are generally required to quarantine for four […]

Czech Republic billionaire and long-time Virgin Gorda resident, Petr Kellner was killed in a helicopter crash in Alaska on Saturday. PPF Group, the investment company that Kellner co-founded, confirmed his death in a statement on Monday. Four others were killed […]

Telecommunications giant, Flow is now introducing faster internet speeds as well as family-type plans to local consumers. Flow announced the roll-out of these initiatives at a press conference last Thursday. Country Manager for Flow, Ravindra Maywahlall said internet consumers can […]