The government has outlined fines and fees travellers to the BVI will have to pay if they breach government’s COVID-19 protocols implemented for the local tourism industry. The fines are outlined under section 13 of the COVID-19 Control & Suppression […]
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US citizens plead guilty, fined $1K for entering BVI illegally
The four US citizens who were charged with illegal entry after their boat entered BVI waters illegally pleaded guilty when they appeared before the Magistrate on Tuesday, December 1. The US citizens, Nicholas Cancro, John Hines Jr, Lynee Ann Hines […]
UK marine specialists to train local law enforcement officers next year
Six United Kingdom specialist marine police officers will be making their way to the territory early next year to join the ranks of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force for two months to provide training and mentoring in marine policing […]
BVI Athletics Association to host elections today
Five candidates will be contesting for three executive-level positions when the BVI Athletics Association general elections commence at the Althea Scatliffe Primary School today at 6 pm. Those candidates include Ralston Henry and Karl Scatliffe for Vice President, incumbent Chantel […]
Digicel, RTW contributes $4K of food items to FSN
Digicel BVI in collaboration with RiteWay Food Markets raised a combined $4,000 in food items for the Family Support Network (FSN) following the growing demand to feed families across the territory. Marketing Executive at Digicel, Timothy Barker told BVI News […]
World AIDS DAY: Protect those with HIV/AIDS amid COVID fight
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling on global leaders and citizens to rally for “global solidarity” to maintain essential HIV services during COVID 19. In a news release, the WHO also called “on countries to […]
We’re ready! BVI’s tourism industry officially opens today
After some eight months of closure, the wait is finally over. The BVI will start accepting tourists to its shores as of today December 1. In the coming weeks, businesses in the tourism industry and others indirectly linked to it […]
No 10% payout if ‘1K Jobs’ workers not employed for full 12 months
Businesses who hired employees under the ‘1000 Jobs in 1000 Days Programme’ but failed to keep them employed for at least twelve consecutive months, will not qualify for the 10 percent compensation of total salaries. This is according to an […]
BVI spared wrath of the most active hurricane season
The BVI has escaped the devastation of the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane season which officially ended yesterday, November 30. The Atlantic Hurricane season runs from July 1 to November 30 yearly. Weather experts said the 2020 season has been the most […]
Students encouraged to join ‘We Recycle’ competition
Students across the territory are being urged to participate in the ‘We Recycle Student Competition’ which commences today Tuesday December 1. The competition is a joint venture between the Ministry of Health and Social Development, the Department of Waste Management […]
