Premier Andrew Fahie has fired back at critics who believe the government has sacrificed the economy in its fight against COVID-19, saying money is useless to an unhealthy population. “There are those in our society who want to play down […]
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No entry for attorney! Trial for $30M cocaine bust delayed again
The trial of four men accused of importing $30.9 million worth of cocaine has been further delayed; this time because the lead attorney for three of the men was not granted entry into the territory. Locals Nickel Simon and Cryton […]
1000 residents to get free certified training in tourism
Government has given $100,000 to the H Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) for the free enrolment of 1,000 residents in the college’s Tourism Certification Training Programme. Speaking at the recent launch of the programme, HLSCC’s Director of Culinary & Hospitality […]
REPORT: Latin America, C’bean the hardest region hit by COVID-19
A new report from the World Bank said Latin America and the Caribbean is the regions hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. The report titled ‘The Cost Of Staying Healthy’ said governments in the region must protect the population while […]
One Venezuelan claims gun, another admits he’s the drug dealer
Two of the three Venezuelan men who were jointly charged with possession of an illegal firearm and a large quantity of cocaine have each pleaded guilty to the respective charges. Appearing before Magistrate Christilyn Benjamin via a virtual hearing on […]
Owners should be mandated to maintain their buildings in RT
At-Large Representative Neville Smith has called for the government to implement a policy that would make it mandatory for owners to maintain buildings situated in the BVI’s capital, Road Town. Smith made the call on Monday, October 12 at the […]
BVIPA refuses to divulge purchase price of Chateau property on VG
By Kamal Haynes, BVI News Staff The state-owned BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) has refused to say how much of the public’s purse was spent for the recently-acquired Chateau beachfront property on Virgin Gorda. Leading up to the BVIPA’s October 9 […]
Curfews will continue until we learn to practice safe measures
Despite the absence of active COVID-19 cases in the BVI, Premier Andrew Fahie said territory-wide curfews continue because many people aren’t following the health and safety guidelines which help to prevent the spread of the virus. The BVI has been […]
Gov’t has no intention to cut civil service
Premier Andrew Fahie has dismissed public rumours that the government plans to layoff civil servants because of the economic downturn triggered by COVID-19. In a recent interview with 284 Media, Premier Fahie said cutting the civil service is a last […]
First bars, nightclubs likely start to reopening later this week
While government has lifted the ban on all bars, pubs, and nightclubs, those establishments must remain closed until inspected and given a reopening date by the Environmental Health Department, which is likely to be sometime this week. This is according […]
