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Where’s the rest? Omitting last 10 months of Cabinet decisions a major concern

Opposition Leader Marlon Penn has said he believes the government’s recent decision to resume the publication of Cabinet’s post-meeting statements but excluding those made in the last 10 months of 2020, raises many major concerns. Just weeks after the publication […]

by / on February 15, 2021 at 8:30 AM /
Wheatley

Some work permit holders not eligible for renewals

As the BVI continues to adjust its economic sails to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Labour Department is reminding some immigrants their expired work permits are no longer eligible for renewals. The Labour Department said this applies to persons who are […]

by / on February 15, 2021 at 8:07 AM /
McMaster (File photo)

Local Olympians focused and training ahead of July 2021 Games

Despite the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on local Olympians, the elite athletes remain focused ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games which have been rescheduled to commence this summer. This is according to a media release from the […]

by / on February 15, 2021 at 7:20 AM /
Mother arrested for assaulting ex’s partner! Allegedly causes collision

Mother arrested for assaulting ex’s partner! Allegedly causes collision

A woman was last week arrested and charged after getting into a fight with her former boyfriend and the man’s current partner. It is understood that the accused perpetrator — who is of a Long Trench address — shares a […]

by / on February 15, 2021 at 7:12 AM /
Vaccinated persons still required to quarantine when entering the BVI

Vaccinated persons still required to quarantine when entering the BVI

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States has recommended for mandatory quarantine to no longer be required for persons who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19. However, the British Virgin Islands will not follow haste […]

by / on February 12, 2021 at 12:16 PM /
Premier Andrew Fahie

Gov’t to spend extra $1M to establish and run Rescue Coordination Centre

Government has decided to inject more than one million taxpayer dollars into the Virgin Islands Shipping Registry’s 2021 recurrent budget and the Premier’s Office’s 2021 Capital Vote. This is according to a post-Cabinet statement published on February 11, 2021 — […]

by / on February 12, 2021 at 8:21 AM /
Top of the Baths Restaurant on Virgin Gorda. (Google image)

Another business quits early amid insufficient tourist arrivals

Yet another business in the local tourism industry has announced a premature closure due to the impact of COVID-19. Top of The Baths Restaurant & Bar on Virgin Gorda said it will be calling it quits because it is financially […]

by / on February 12, 2021 at 8:00 AM /
Man arrested this week for ‘machete slap’ assault

Man arrested this week for ‘machete slap’ assault

BVI News understands that a man was this week arrested for assault after hitting another male with the flat of a machete during a fight. The incident allegedly happened in Baugher’s Bay but it’s unclear whether the men are from […]

by / on February 12, 2021 at 7:10 AM /
Seasoned int’l judge the new head of Criminal Division in BVI Courts

Seasoned int’l judge the new head of Criminal Division in BVI Courts

Canadian Justice Richard Floyd who is lauded as a seasoned judge, attorney and legal practitioner has been appointed the Head of the Criminal Division of the Virgin Islands’ bench. This is according to a media release from the Office of […]

by / on February 12, 2021 at 7:09 AM /
Dr Michael Turnbull

Free wellness fair at Pier Park today

The Wellness Center Clinics is collaborating with Therapy Works and Journeys Health Spa to host the “Love Yourself” Wellness Fair, which will provide a number of free services to residents on Friday, February 12. Director and Founder of The Wellness […]

by / on February 12, 2021 at 7:03 AM /