As of today, September 28, same-sex couples can make their unions official and receive legal documentation in the neighbouring British Overseas Territory, the Cayman Islands. This is because of the Civil Partnership Law, which Cayman’s Governor approved though it was […]
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Second local Attorney General to be sworn in Thursday
Dawn Smith will be officially sworn in as the territory’s second local Attorney General on October 1. This is according to a government commissioned media release which said that an invite-only swearing-in ceremony will be held at a Special Sitting […]
Gun, drugs, and cash seized in Sunday morning police operation
The police have seized a loaded firearm, a large quantity of drugs and cash while executing a search warrant at several properties in the Anderson Hill area. The police worked with Immigration officers to carry out the early morning search […]
Governor overrides Premier, invites British Navy to patrol BVI waters
Governor Augustus Jaspert has overridden the Premier to invite the British Royal Naval vessel HMS Medway, to help the local forces secure the territory’s borders. “As your governor, it is my constitutional responsibility to protect the people of BVI and […]
Gathering sizes increased to a maximum of 50 and 100 persons
With the British Virgin Islands experiencing a significant reduction in positive COVID-19 cases, Cabinet has decided to further relax a few of the curfew policies now allowing for an increase in gathering sizes. This is according to the latest Public Health […]
Careful! The wealthy could misuse stamp duty waiver
Opposition Leader Marlon Penn has renewed calls for the government to tighten ‘loopholes’ that exist with the new stamp duty waiver for locals seeking to acquire land during this COVID-19 period. Recently, the government waived stamp duty fees payable on […]
Is the UK national anthem really necessary?
Deputy Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said the BVI’s territorial song resonates more with residents and should replace the UK National Anthem at more local events. The minister made this announcement on September 24 in the House of Assembly as he […]
Request ‘good standing’ certificates a month before permit renewals
Work permit holders who are seeking certificates of good standing and earnings are being asked to apply to the Social Security Board and National Health Insurance one month before their renewal date. This requirement was announced by the minister responsible […]
Amendments coming to register and license nurses locally
The government of the Virgin Islands is seeking to amend current legislation to allow for the registering and licensing of nurses and midwives within the territory. Minister for Health Carvin Malone said this amendment was brought forward to bring the […]
Wheatley commended! Gov’t reappoints Higher Education chairman hired under NDP
Leader of the Opposition Marlon Penn has commended Education Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley for displaying maturity in his decision to reappoint Professor Arthur Richardson as the Chairman of the Higher Education Licensing Board. Professor Richardson was previously appointed as Chair […]
