As the BVI gets ready to start welcoming cruise passengers in June, Premier Andrew Fahie is warning residents that cruise passengers are already stating that they would prefer to interact with persons who’ve taken COVID-19 vaccines. “It’s going to be […]
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What’s delaying police investigations?
As serious crimes such as murder happen in the territory, the public almost always becomes eager for immediate answers from the local police. But the Royal Virgin Islands Virgin Police Force (RVIPF) often cannot provide these answers because of the […]
CDB says private sector needs greater role in COVID recovery
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is advising countries in the region to give a bigger role to the private sector to stimulate economic growth post-COVID-19. CDB President Dr Warren Smith gave that indication was while addressing the 10th UK-Caribbean Ministerial […]
Persons exempted from travel ban must quarantine for full 14 days
Persons exempted from the BVI’s existing travel ban on four counties will be mandated to quarantine for a full 14 days if they want to enjoy the exemption privilege. Ordinarily, BVI visitors are mandated to quarantine for only four days. […]
BVI Finance named Best Provider Int’l Financial Services for 2021
BVI Finance has been named the Best Provider International Financial Services for 2021. They received this award from the international business publication, World Commerce Review (WCR), whose awards are said to be recognised as the principal indications of professional conduct […]
Gov’t grants fee reduction, deadline extension to charter boaters
As businesses in the marine sector continue to feel the economic crunch brought on by the closure of the sea borders, the government has announced that it is offering a 50 per cent reduction of licensing fees paid by all […]
Commissioner confirms Rodney Simmonds was murdered
Police Commissioner Michael Matthews has shed light on one of two ‘unexplained deaths’ this year, explaining that investigators have concluded that Rodney Simmonds’ was murdered. Confirmation of Simmonds’ murder now brings the BVI’s official murder count to four since the […]
Inmate hospitalised after being beaten by other prisoners
BVI News understands that an inmate of Her Majesty’s Prison was hospitalised at the weekend after he was beaten by several inmates in his holding cell. The inmate allegedly suffered head wounds and had blood streaming from the side of […]
Passport kiosks to arrive at airport in about two months
The government will be establishing Automated Passport Control kiosks at Beef Island Airport to expedite passenger screening at the port of entry. Premier Andrew said these kiosks will be mounted in the next couple of months. “We will be putting […]
Gov’t prepares for seaport reopening with simulation exercise
The BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) in partnership with other government agencies recently conducted a simulation exercise of how the Road Town Ferry Terminal will operate when it reopens to international traffic next month. This exercise comprised the Immigration Department, Her […]
