Health Minister Carvin Malone has announced that effective June 15, fully vaccinated persons travelling from overseas will no longer be subjected to COVID-19 tests upon arrival in the British Virgin Islands. “Resultantly, no quarantine time will be required save for […]
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Gov’t moves to amend gambling law to facilitate online betting
Cabinet has made additional strides in reviewing the territory’s Gaming and Betting Control Act. A Cabinet post-meeting statement issued Thursday revealed that the legislation is being amended to allow for online gaming and betting activities. Cabinet has therefore agreed for […]
Fireman accused of rape
The police have held a fire officer who has been accused of raping a young woman recently. The alleged incident reportedly happened at a home in Road Town some time Sunday night into Monday morning. Details are still sketchy but […]
Wheatley warns of emerging mental health crisis in the BVI
Labour Minister Vincent Wheatley has put in stark perspective the social dilemma of waning mental health that confronts persons currently facing severe economic challenges locally because of the pandemic. “My biggest concern is persons buckling under the financial pressure right […]
BVI may be victim of its own success in COVID-19 fight
The BVI’s prowess in managing the COVID-19 virus so far may lead to it becoming a victim of its own success, UK Healthcare Ambassador to the Overseas Territories, Professor Ian Cumming has indicated. Through Professor Cumming’s visit, the BVI is […]
No knowledge of alleged decision mandating teachers to take vaccine
Amid reports that local frontline workers — including school teachers and healthcare professionals — will be mandated to take the AstraZeneca vaccine for COVID-19, Premier Andrew Fahie has issued a statement saying the government has no such plans. Talks about […]
Domestic ferry operations return to RT dock starting Sunday
Domestic ferry operations will be returning to the Road Town ferry terminal starting Sunday, June 13. The BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) had rerouted domestic operations through the Cyril B Romney Tortola Pier Park to facilitate the reopening of the Road […]
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Official dive!
Decked in diving gear, Governor John Rankin and Natural Resources Minister Vincent Wheatley were photographed as they sought to explore a section of the underwater world in the BVI on Tuesday. This was in recognition of World Oceans Day celebrated […]
BVI might limit the number of each nationality allowed in the territory
Each nationality might only be allowed a limited number of persons to be present in the British Virgin Islands at any given time. This is likely one of the considerations to be made as the territory undergoes an Immigration reform […]
Gov’t halts quest for special health insurance plan for HOA
The government has officially decided to halt the tender process for the controversial special group insurance plan being sought for current and former House of Assembly (HOA) members. Acting Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said in a statement on Thursday, June […]
