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BVI reopening for tourism on December 1!

BVI reopening for tourism on December 1!

The British Virgin Islands will be reopening its borders to tourists in December — nine months following its closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This announcement was made by Premier Andrew Fahie on Monday during the launch of the BVI […]

by / on September 21, 2020 at 6:43 PM /
Walwyn

Walwyn calls for ‘comprehensive plan’ for schools’ reopening

As some students head back to school for face-to-face learning, at least one BVI resident is calling for government to do more to assure parents, students, and teachers of their safety. Former Education Minister Myron Walwyn is calling on the […]

by / on September 21, 2020 at 3:20 PM /
Vincent Wheatley at the Baths

Gov’t expanding the Baths with acquisition of Toad Hall Estate

The government has announced plans to expand The Baths on Virgin Gorda with the acquisition of Toad Hall Estate. According to Ninth District Representative and Minister for Natural Resources, Vincent Wheatley, the acquisition is likely to be finalised by October.  […]

by / on September 21, 2020 at 2:20 PM /
$84K worth of dormant accounts at Nat’l Bank could now go to gov’t

$84K worth of dormant accounts at Nat’l Bank could now go to gov’t

Highlighting 50 dormant accounts with a combined value nearing $84,000, the state-owned National Bank of the Virgin Islands is warning that if no activity is made within these accounts by November 7, the monies will be transferred to the government. […]

by / on September 21, 2020 at 8:28 AM /
Education Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley

No new topics for first two weeks of school

Amid the fear of some parents that their children may be behind due to the challenges of the new academic year, Education Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley has given the assurance that no new topics will be taught during the first […]

by / on September 21, 2020 at 7:37 AM /
Loan-to-Own programme implemented on computer devices for students

Loan-to-Own programme implemented on computer devices for students

With computers and tablet devices now a necessity for the 2020/2021 academic year, the Ministry of Education has implemented a Loan-to-Own programme geared towards benefitting in-need students. Education Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley said the programme was designed specifically for this […]

by / on September 21, 2020 at 7:20 AM /
Premier Andrew Fahie

Premier inspires: This will be the best school year ever!

“I declare that this school year will be the best school year ever, in the BVI!” This was the declaration made by Premier Andrew Fahie, as he encouraged students and teachers to deliver their best work throughout this academic year […]

by / on September 21, 2020 at 7:11 AM /
Second family ‘tied up’, robbed by gunmen

Second family ‘tied up’, robbed by gunmen

The police are reporting that a second family was attacked and tied up by masked gunmen on Friday, September 18; just hours after a similar incident occurred on Virgin Gorda. The second incident occurred in East End, Tortola. The official […]

by / on September 20, 2020 at 5:59 PM /
Education Minister signs the contract for  the refurbishment of sections of the Bregado Flax Educational Centre on Virgin Gorda.

Physical schools reopening on a phased basis

With a reduction in the number of COVID-19 cases now in the BVI, the government has approved the physical reopening of the territory’s schools on a phased basis. The reopening of schools was announced on September 18 in a live […]

by / on September 19, 2020 at 10:18 AM /
Family ‘tied up’ by gunmen who invade home on Virgin Gorda

Family ‘tied up’ by gunmen who invade home on Virgin Gorda

A family on Virgin Gorda has been left shaken after three masked gunmen invaded their home this afternoon, September 18. The police are seeking the public’s assistance in capturing the armed men who reportedly entered the home of an employee […]

by / on September 18, 2020 at 8:44 PM /