Health Minister Carvin Malone said the government has been observing COVID-19 protocols of other countries but has not seen a better alternative than the four-day quarantine period being considered for overnight tourists who will visit the BVI. Malone made the […]
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‘Lay-off period should end after December 1’, employers plead
As many businesses are still reeling from the effects of the territory-wide COVID-19 shutdown, some entrepreneurs on Jost Van Dyke have asked the government to extend the ‘layoff period’ to some time after December 1 when the BVI’s borders are […]
More residents volunteering information to police
Residents have started to come forward with information to assist the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) with their investigations into a number of unsolved serious crimes. This is according to the Commissioner of Police Michael Matthews who was speaking […]
Seaports to open on December 8
Junior Minister for Tourism Sharie De Castro has announced that seaports in the territory will open a week after the main airport. Come December 1, the TB Lettsome International Airport will start accepting visitors. Speaking at a community meeting held […]
Foxy’s ‘Old Year’s Night’ party unlikely to happen this year
Visitors and residents who are looking forward to ringing in 2021 at Foxy’s “Old Year’s Night” party on Jost Van Dyke will be better off making alternative arrangements as the event will likely be cancelled because of COVID-19. Premier Andrew […]
All schools now permitted to allow face-to-face classes but in phases
The Ministry of Education has been given the ‘green light’ from Cabinet to allow all schools in the territory to reopen for face-to-face classes using a phased approach. However, no visitors or vendors will be permitted during the first phase. […]
Fraudulent activity reported on Republic Bank/Scotia accounts
A number of residents with Scotiabank/Republic Bank debit cards recently took to social media to report several incidents of unauthorised purchases made on their accounts. In a series of publications on a popular local community Facebook page, the author of […]
Businesses open but schools closed? How come?
As the BVI continues to enjoy a 100 percent decline in COVID-19 cases, former Education Minister Myron Walwyn is questioning why many schools across the territory remain closed while many businesses have been allowed to reopen. In a recent Facebook […]
The Pope is wrong — Bishop John Cline
At least one local pastor has denounced the actions of Pope Francis — the chief pastor of the worldwide Catholic Church who is now trending worldwide because of his endorsement of civil unions for same-sex couples. Civil unions provide same-sex […]
Nat’l Marine Park to be established on Anegada and other areas
Government is planning to establish new national parks across the territory; including a land and marine park in Anegada. Minister of Natural Resources Vincent Wheatley made the announcement in a recent public forum on social media. He said the establishment […]
