Local law enforcement authorities have released the captain and crew of a local ferry company that had been arrested in connection to a marijuana find on Wednesday. Reports are that an undisclosed amount of cannabis was discovered aboard their vessel. […]
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Money transfer tax too high and bad for business! Residents sending less frequently in smaller amounts
By Esther Durand, BVI News Staff Since the controversial Financing & Money Services (Amendment) Act became law on May 4, commercial activity in that sector has slowed significantly. The legislative amendment mandates that a seven percent tax be taken from […]
RVIPF will be cracking down on jaywalking
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) will soon be enforcing the laws which prohibit jaywalking in the territory. This is according to Head of the Police Traffic Division, Sergeant (Sgt) Augustus Bruce who told BVI News that the RVIPF […]
Economic response for MSMEs launched | $6.5M ready for struggling businesses
Micro, small and medium-sized business that have been facing difficulties due to the coronavirus pandemic can now apply for financial aid from the Government of the Virgin Islands. The $6.5 million economic stimulus for that sector was launched on Tuesday […]
Permits will now be required to possess endangered plants and animals in BVI
Persons in the British Virgin Islands who are seeking to possess animals or plants which are classified as endangered species will soon have to obtain permits from the Ministry of Natural Resources to legally do so. This will be made […]
Medical team departs for Jost Van Dyke to test all its residents
A team of health and medical professionals were deployed to Jost Van Dyke this week to commence testing on all residents living on the sister island. The size of the team is not immediately known to our news centre but […]
Work permit renewal policies relaxed! Several businesses owe ‘large sums’ in back taxes
Due to a large number of employers failing to qualify for certificates of good standing, the Department of Labour has relaxed its recently-revised policy needed for employees to renew their work permits. Labour Minister Vincent Wheatley made that announcement during […]
Humane Society burglarised! Masked crook caught on camera
The Humane Society of the BVI which cares for unwanted animals in the territory has been burglarised, and according to reports, the masked thief, who was caught on camera, carted off with an undisclosed amount of cash. In a social […]
22-member Cuban medical team to arrive in the BVI on Thursday
Twenty-two Cuban medical professionals who are expected to assist the British Virgin Islands in its fight against COVID-19 will enter the territory on Thursday, July 23. Premier Andrew Fahie made the announcement during Tuesday’s Sitting of the House of Assembly. […]
Festival agenda revealed | No ‘wuking up’ or parade this year as most events to be held virtually
Residents of the British Virgin Islands will have to wait another year or two before they can once again enjoy the Rise & Shine tramp, August parade and the full calendar of events usually associated with the annual emancipation festivities. […]
