In the near future, primary students in the BVI and other Eastern Caribbean states will be taught from the same curriculum. This will be made possible because education ministries of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) this month approved […]
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Gov’t in talks with banks to restore special lines for sister island residents
Premier Andrew Fahie has said his government is in talks with banks across the territory to have them reimplement queues specifically designed for residents on the sister islands. The Premier made the statement during the recent handing over ceremony of […]
Only minors and pregnant women not verified for COVID vaccine
Chief Medical Officer Dr Richard Georges has assured that minors under 18 and pregnant women are the only groups that have not been verified to take the AstraZeneca vaccine now available in the BVI. “The initial studies that the regulator […]
Tourist Board to host virtual event showcasing BVI local attractions
The BVI Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) will be hosting a ‘Golden Virtual Roadshow’ — an online initiative geared towards showcasing popular local tourist attractions to travel advisors across North American region. A media release from the Tourist Board […]
Where’s the rest? Omitting last 10 months of Cabinet decisions a major concern
Opposition Leader Marlon Penn has said he believes the government’s recent decision to resume the publication of Cabinet’s post-meeting statements but excluding those made in the last 10 months of 2020, raises many major concerns. Just weeks after the publication […]
Some work permit holders not eligible for renewals
As the BVI continues to adjust its economic sails to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Labour Department is reminding some immigrants their expired work permits are no longer eligible for renewals. The Labour Department said this applies to persons who are […]
Local Olympians focused and training ahead of July 2021 Games
Despite the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on local Olympians, the elite athletes remain focused ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games which have been rescheduled to commence this summer. This is according to a media release from the […]
Mother arrested for assaulting ex’s partner! Allegedly causes collision
A woman was last week arrested and charged after getting into a fight with her former boyfriend and the man’s current partner. It is understood that the accused perpetrator — who is of a Long Trench address — shares a […]
Vaccinated persons still required to quarantine when entering the BVI
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States has recommended for mandatory quarantine to no longer be required for persons who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19. However, the British Virgin Islands will not follow haste […]
Gov’t to spend extra $1M to establish and run Rescue Coordination Centre
Government has decided to inject more than one million taxpayer dollars into the Virgin Islands Shipping Registry’s 2021 recurrent budget and the Premier’s Office’s 2021 Capital Vote. This is according to a post-Cabinet statement published on February 11, 2021 — […]
