A point system will be used to determine the amount of money issued to small and medium-sized businesses that are successful in their application for government’s COVID-19 stimulus grant. According to Director of Trade, Karia Christopher, each application form will […]
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BVIHSA’s lab infrastructure being upgraded to meet COVID demands
Minister for Health Carvin Malone has announced plans to upgrade the BVI Health Services Authority’s laboratory infrastructure to meet the demands of the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of the upgrades, new equipment will be procured “to effectively deliver clinical and […]
Keeping the sport alive | Moonlight Bandit wins BVI’s first horse race since COVID-19
MOONLIGHT BANDIT has emerged the winner of the territory’s first horse racing event since March when COVID-19 started affecting the British Virgin Islands. The fleet-footed racehorse ran seven furlongs on Sunday to defeat its sole competitor, WARRIOR’S RIDGE — a […]
Gov’t allowing entry of work permit holders and other persons on Sept 1
Starting September 1, the British Virgin Islands will allow the entry of work permit holders and work permit exemption holders. Premier Andrew Fahie made that announcement Friday evening and said it is part of Phase II of government’s Restricted Border […]
BVI no longer under curfew!
After almost five consecutive months of experiencing varying degrees of restrictions as it relates to movement, the British Virgin Islands is now no longer under a curfew. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Petrona Davies gave that confirmation in […]
Right fit! Clive McCoy takes over as Director of Tourist Board
Clive McCoy has been chosen as the new Director of the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) effective immediately. A statement issued by the BVITB on Friday, August 14 described McCoy was the best man for the job. “The Board is confident […]
Minister says it’s a challenge to get BVI businesses to hire locals
Minister of Labour & Immigration Vincent Wheatley said it has been a challenge for him to get businesses in the British Virgin Islands to hire locals. In a recent television interview, Wheatley said he and his ministry have noticed that […]
Gov’t also looking to assist larger companies — Flax-Charles
Junior Minister for Trade & Economic Development Shereen Flax–Charles has said larger companies that employ more than 20 employees can also expect to benefit from financial assistance from the government. Flax-Charles said during a live social media interview on Thursday, […]
Owners with multiple businesses can apply for more than one stimulus grants — Trade Director
Director of Trade Karia Christopher has said an owner of multiple businesses can apply and benefit from more than one COVID-19 stimulus grants from government. Christopher gave that indication on Thursday, August 13, during social media interview about government’s $6.5 […]
Residents with credited accounts on LIAT asked to submit claims by August 15
Residents with credited accounts in the cash-strapped regional airline, LIAT will have until Saturday, August 15 to submit claims to the airline. In a notice published on Thursday, LIAT Administrator Cleveland Seaforth said the nature of the claims can be […]
