The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) is currently assessing the feasibility of two proposals submitted by private developers wishing to construct solar panel farms in the Cox Heath area. Premier Andrew Fahie announced this news during his 2021 budget presentation on […]
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Mega-ship pier and luxury hotel to be constructed at Pier Park
Two major development projects to include a mega-ship pier and a luxury hotel will be constructed at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park. This according to Premier Andrew Fahie who said the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) is adapting to […]
Gov’t announces $402M budget for 2021! Sum less than 2020
Premier and Minister of Finance, Andrew Fahie has announced the territory’s 2021 budget to be $402,132,046. This figure is some $12 million less than the 2020 budget, which was $414,008,611. Giving a breakdown of the allocations in the House of […]
Fahie details $158M improvement plan for Beef Island Airport
The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) is presently working on a $158 million Capital Improvement Programme (CIP) that will completely transform the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport into a modern facility by 2025. Delivering his address in the House of Assembly […]
Should elected gov’t take charge of National Security portfolio?
One member of the legal fraternity has signalled that it is now time for the BVI to decide whether it wants the portfolio of National Security to be given to the elected government or remain under the Office of the […]
Nat’l Security Council considering to get more help from UK
The National Security Council (NSC) is now considering whether further external assistance from the United Kingdom (UK) is needed to tackle corruption in the territory. Governor Augustus Jaspert made that statement during Tuesday’s media briefing to announce the territory’s quarter-billion-dollar […]
Some Customs, Immigration officers frustrated not knowing whereabouts of UK naval ship
*story amended* Some members of local law enforcement agencies such as the Customs and Immigration departments have expressed frustration regarding the covert operations of the British Royal Navy vessel, HMS Medway, in the BVI’s territorial waters. Commissioner of Police, Michael […]
Amid COVID, how will gov’t fuel 2021 budget?
All eyes will be fixed on the House of Assembly on November 12 as Premier and Finance Minister, Andrew Fahie delivers one of the most important budget presentations in the history of the BVI. As the entire economy has taken […]
Special list of persons exempted from mandatory quarantine
Pilots, boat captains and diplomats are among a special category of persons that the government has exempted from undergoing the mandatory four-day quarantine period once entering the territory. Minister for Health Carvin Malone made that announcement during Tuesday’s media update […]
Accused policeman may not be safe in prison if denied bail, court hears
Placing local policeman Darren Davis on remand at Her Majesty’s Prison presents a risk to his safety since he will be surrounded by inmates — some of whom he may have arrested in the past. That was Davis’ argument through […]
