A survey from the New York-based Travel + Leisure magazine has reported that the British Virgin Islands was a dominant destination among the top 25 islands in the Caribbean for 2020 before the COVID-19 pandemic crashed the global tourism industry. […]
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Appointment only! Her Majesty’s Prison resumes visitations
Roughly four months after restricting visits because of COVID-19, Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP) in Balsam Ghut has resumed visitations to the general public. However, it will only be by appointments that must be made at least 24 hours in advance. […]
Two charged in connection to harbouring wanted man
Two nationals from St Vincent and the Grenadines were charged in connection to harbouring the fugitive, Nyron Erickson. Charged with ‘perverting the course of justice’ is St Elmore Garraway, a 42-year-old contractor. The second accused is 37-year-old Deverson Williams and […]
Illegal activity at Gorda Peak Nat’l Park results in temporary closure
Minister for Natural Resources Vincent Wheatley has said investigations conducted at the Gorda Peak National Park on Virgin Gorda have revealed a number of illegal activities which has resulted in the closure of the park. Speaking in the House of […]
BVI remains on ‘white lists’ of two global economic superpowers despite COVID-19 setbacks
Despite suffering massive financial setbacks as a result of COVID-19, the British Virgin Islands continues to remain on the ‘white lists’ of fully cooperative tax jurisdictions for at least two major international economic organisations. Premier Andrew Fahie gave that indication […]
Trinidadian charged with illegal entry claims he was searching for missing kin
A Trinidadian man who was charged and sentenced for entering the territory illegally claimed he broke the law to search for his missing kin. Charged with ‘landing in the territory without the leave of an Immigration officer’ is 32-year-old construction […]
6th District residents request over $247K for COVID assistance so far
Sixth District Representative Alvera Maduro-Caines said more than 82 percent of the $300,000 allocated to her constituency for COVID-19 assistance has been earmarked so far. According to a post on the District 6 Community Board Facebook page, the number of […]
Gov’t evaluating the number of unemployed expats before issuing departure deadline — Wheatley
Minister of Labour & Immigration Vincent Wheatley said government will be assessing the number of unemployed expats currently in the territory before it issues a deadline for them to leave the territory. Wheatley gave that indication during a radio interview […]
Financial Services Institute offering all summer, fall classes online only
Sectoral training centre at the H Lavity Stoutt Community College, the Financial Services Institute (FSI) will be offering all of its summer and fall classes strictly online this year. Premier Andrew Fahie made that announcement during a national broadcast on […]
‘It costing me!’| Accused burglar blasts court for constantly putting off his case while he is on remand
Accused burglar, Sidney Varlack Malone has lashed out about the constant adjournment of his matter before the Magistrate’s Court; stating that the world is in a modern era so court cases should be dealt with in a timelier manner. The […]
