As the UK continues to administer COVID-19 vaccines in its biggest-ever immunisation campaign, the BVI public is waiting to hear whether the government has secured storage space and equipment for the vaccines the UK has promised. When the UK first […]
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Choppy waters ahead! Additional mooring sites coming for vessels
Government has announced plans to introduce additional mooring sites in the territory following concerns about strong winds forecast to affect persons quarantining on vessels in the territory this coming weekend. Health Minister Carvin Malone said the location of these additional […]
Don’t hug each other this Christmas, says WHO
Don’t you dare try to hug your loved ones this Christmas. That’s the advice given this week by experts of The World Health Organization (WHO) as the world prepares for the 2020 festive season. WHO’s chief of emergencies Dr Michael […]
Islanders FC pull off 3-1 win for eighth National League title
The Islanders Football Club (FC) pulled off a come-from-behind victory to take this year’s National Football League championship — their eighth such title after defeating Old Madrid Football Club (FC) by three goals to one on Sunday. Playing at the […]
Capturing certain turtles is illegal, public warned
The public is being warned to refrain from capturing undersized turtles, Leatherback Sea-Turtle and Loggerhead Sea–Turtles. Undersized means turtles that have a shell-length less than 24 inches for Green Turtles and less than 15 inches for the Hawksbill. The warning […]
Spike in gun crimes! A number of illegal firearms in BVI — Police
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is reporting a spike in gun crimes in the British Virgin Islands in recent times. Police said several incidents involving firearms were reportedly used and even discharged last week alone. Having already seized […]
Reports of quarantine breaches might see fines increasing to $5K
Fines for breaching the BVI’s quarantine protocols may see a significant increase of up to $5,000, Health Minister Carvin Malone has announced. Speaking at a media conference Monday night, Malone said considerations are being made for stiffer penalties because of […]
Premier should have bodyguards just like for Governor, Chief Justice
Why was there public outcry over hiring security detail for the territory’s Premier when no one has ever questioned the security detail provided for the Governor and Chief Justice? This is because the BVI doesn’t respect the legislature in the […]
Seaports will remain closed to int’l traffic till late January 2021
Visitors and residents who plan to arrive in the BVI via ferry this year or early next month now have to make new entry arrangements because the territory’s seaports will no longer reopen on December 8. Government has pushed the […]
Law needed to override the ‘unelected’ governor — Speaker
Speaker of the House of Assembly Jullian Willock has said the BVI should implement laws that give the House of Assembly powers to override a governor when he or she refuses to assent to a bill. Willock was speaking during […]
