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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 /
Anguilla Flag 3D Rendering on Blue Sky Building Background

Anguilla, Barbados added to EU blacklist as BVI enjoys months of being struck off

The European Union (EU) has added Anguilla and Barbados to its blacklist of tax havens. Countries on the EU blacklist of tax havens are deemed non-co-operative jurisdictions that are not compliant with good-governance standards. Countries on the blacklist face damage […]

by / on October 7, 2020 at 6:55 AM /
The Roadtown Wholesale building that houses Cash & Carry and RiteWay supermarket in Pasea Estate.

RTW energises local essential workers with Lucozade donations

Roadtown Wholesale (RTW) — the official distributor of Lucozade in the BVI — has donated several cases of the sports and energy drink to the territory’s essential workers. One hundred cases were delivered across organisations such as the Royal Virgin […]

by / on October 7, 2020 at 6:14 AM /
The Magistrate's Court in John's Hole, Tortola.

Not a flight risk! Teen on gun charge granted bail

A local teen accused of carrying a firearm without a license has been offered $50,000 signed bail. Nineteen-year-old T’Quan Bodkin of Huntums Ghut, Tortola received the bail offer when he appeared before Magistrate Christilyn Benjamin via virtual hearing on Tuesday. […]

by / on October 6, 2020 at 4:40 PM /
Active COVID-19 cases down to one

Active COVID-19 cases down to one

The number of active COVID-19 cases in the BVI has reduced to one. Health Minister Carvin Malone made the announcement today October 6, adding that the territory continues preparation to reopen its borders since no new COVID-19 cases have been […]

by / on October 6, 2020 at 1:57 PM /
Premier Andrew Fahie (BVI News photo)

Premier says BVI economy performing within expectations

Premier Andrew Fahie has said the BVI economy is performing as expected given the global COVID-19 pandemic, which has been affecting the territory. Recently, Anguilla — a British Overseas Territory declared that it will be seeking financial assistance from the […]

by / on October 6, 2020 at 7:26 AM /