By Kamal Haynes, BVI News Staff British billionaire and founder of Virgin Group, Sir Richard Branson has revealed plans to put Necker Island up as collateral to secure a £500 million loan bailout from the United Kingdom government. Sir Branson […]
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Gov’t allocates $2.8M to HEOC for food delivery and garbage collection during curfew
The Andrew Fahie administration has allocated $2.8 million to the Health Emergency Operations Centre (HEOC) to fund government’s food supply and garbage collection initiatives during the lockdown period. Premier Andrew Fahie made that announcement via a social media briefing on […]
Taxing already-taxed money | Gov’t faces strong opposition for proposed 7% fee on $$ leaving BVI
The VIP government faced strong opposition in the House of Assembly on Friday when they introduced the Financing & Money Services (Amendment) Act — legislation that seeks to tax monies that leave the territory through wire transfers. Opposition Leader Marlon […]
Essential workers must reapply for digital curfew passes
Governor Augustus Jaspert has said that persons on government’s approved list of essential services must reapply for a digital curfew pass during this newly-extended lockdown period which runs until 6 am on Sunday, April 26. The Governor said government’s newest […]
Tazing incidents can’t be overlooked | Minister calls for police to exercise greater discretion
Though commending local police officers for enforcing the ongoing curfew, Youth Affairs Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley said using a taser on vulnerable members of society who are found in breach of the lockdown cannot be ignored. The minister said he […]
BVI records its fifth confirmed case of COVID-19
The British Virgin Islands has recorded yet another confirmed case of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19); bringing the total number of cases the territory has seen to five. This latest confirmed case was tested among 21 other new samples that were […]
Online shopping dilemma! Days before some residents receive deliveries
It could be days before the average BVI resident receives their pre-ordered groceries from supermarkets approved to offer online shopping and delivery services during the territory’s extended lockdown period. Two of the BVI’s largest supermarkets — OneMart Superstore and RiteWay […]
Extended curfew will run for 7 days! Residents can only access basic supplies via home deliveries
Government has decided that the extension of the 24-hour lockdown will last for seven consecutive days. Just before midnight on Saturday, Premier Andrew Fahie announced during a live public broadcast that the extended curfew will run from 6 am on […]
Police will investigate any criminally false info about dead COVID patient — Governor
Governor Augustus Jaspert is warning that the police may launch a probe into persons responsible for disseminating false or offensive information about COVID-19 patients locally. The governor — who has responsibility for the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) — […]
Nearly 2 dozen additional samples being tested! Some persons living in dead woman’s building flee
While noting that the patient, whose death is suspected to be coronavirus-related “came into contact from an overseas source”, Health Minister Carvin Malone said nearly two dozens persons of interest have been identified. He said these persons are those who […]
