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There will be designated places to anchor — Wheatley after criticism

Following public criticism regarding plans to make the territory a ‘no anchoring’ zone, Minister for Natural Resources, Vincent Wheatley has now said there are plans to have designated places for large vessels to anchor. Wheatley gave that indication during a […]

by / on October 8, 2020 at 7:45 AM /
Premier Andrew Fahie

Premier unphased by petition from business community

Premier Andrew Fahie said he is in receipt of a petition from outraged members of the business community but does not feel pressured to move quicker in unveiling a plan for the December 1 reopening of the territory. On October 4, members […]

by / on October 8, 2020 at 7:27 AM /
Malone

Bars, nightclubs to reopen! Curfew shortens to midnight as BVI reports no active COVID cases

In light of no known active COVID-19 cases in the territory, the government has given the all-clear for the reopening of bars and nightclubs and has also shortened curfew hours to midnight. Health Minister Carvin Malone announced this news during […]

by / on October 7, 2020 at 6:45 PM /
I had it for protection! Hazel sentence to 5 years for illegal gun

I had it for protection! Hazel sentence to 5 years for illegal gun

Twenty-four-year-old Kenaz Hazel of Purcell Estate, Tortola was sentenced to five years at Her Majesty’s Prison after pleading guilty to carrying an unlicensed firearm. Magistrate Christilyn Benjamin handed down the sentence during Hazel’s first in-person appearance for the matter on […]

by / on October 7, 2020 at 2:55 PM /
The star represents the exact location of the tremor.

5.1 magnitude earthquake rattles sections of BVI

Sections of the BVI was rattled by a 5.17 magnitude earthquake Wednesday afternoon, October 7. The Puerto Rico Seismic Network said the earthquake was felt around 2:30 pm. The epicentre of the tremor was 51.64 kilometres south-southeast of Virgin Gorda […]

by / on October 7, 2020 at 2:40 PM /
Premier Andrew Fahie

Visitors will have to test twice and quarantine for ‘short period’

When the territory reopens for tourism starting December 1, visitors will only be required to quarantine for a ‘short period’. In an interview on ZBVI radio this week, Premier Andrew Fahie said visitors will, however, have to undergo at least […]

by / on October 7, 2020 at 10:16 AM /
The TB Lettsome International Airport remains closed since government has not yet reopened  the territory's borders. (BVI News photo)

Only Beef Island airport will reopen to visitors on December 1

Following through with his promise to reopen the BVI on a phased basis, Premier Andrew Fahie has said Terrance B Lettsome International Airport will be the first to reopen on December 1, when the territory starts to accept visitors to […]

by / on October 7, 2020 at 7:30 AM /
$100,000 allocated to retrain tourism workers

$100,000 allocated to retrain tourism workers

As the territory prepares to reopen on December 1, the government will be allocating some $100,000 to retrain and certify workers in the hospitality industry to ensure they know safety procedures that will prevent the spread of COVID-19. Premier Fahie, […]

by / on October 7, 2020 at 7:23 AM /
RVIPF’s recent stop-and-search operations yielding positive results

RVIPF’s recent stop-and-search operations yielding positive results

The recent stop-and-search traffic operations conducted by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) have proven successful with more than 30 offenders already discovered for October. This is according to a media release from the RVIPF late Tuesday, October 6. […]

by / on October 7, 2020 at 7:20 AM /
Chief Planner Greg Adams

COVID pushes Planning Department into ‘revolutionary’ e-services

The COVID-19 pandemic has assisted the Town & Country Planning Department in becoming almost completely contactless, with a number of e-services being implemented over the last few months. Chief Planner Gregory Adams said when he arrived at the department nearly […]

by / on October 7, 2020 at 7:14 AM /