United States media giant, the New York Times, has the ranked the British Virgin Islands at number-two in its list of top 52 best places to visit in 2020. The BVI ranked ahead of ahead of Rurrenabaque, Bolivia; Greenland; and […]
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Modern agriculture and fisheries complexes to be established across BVI
The Minister responsible for Agriculture & Fisheries Dr Natalio Wheatley, has said his ministry is actively considering multiple locations across the British Virgin Islands, which will be used to build modern agriculture and fisheries complexes. Dr Wheatley made the statement […]
Temperature testing to be added to screening process at local ports of entry
Chief Environmental Health Officer (CEHO) Lionel Michael has said temperature scanning will be added to the screening process at all local ports of entry as an additional precautionary measure against the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Speaking at a recent airing […]
African reportedly caught at airport with $23K concealed in shoe and pants
An African man was slapped with two charges after he allegedly attempted to smuggle $23,241 through the TB Lettsome International Airport by stashing the cash in his luggage and shoe. Charged with failing to declare monies and smuggling is 35-year-old […]
Puerto Rican allegedly held with $39K at airport
A Puerto Rican man was allegedly caught attempting to leave the territory via the TB Lettsome International Airport on March 6 with $39,800. Charged with failing to declare monies to Customs is 45-year-old businessman Alexis Perez. He did not enter […]
Reaching Out Foundation launches fundraiser series to support local schools
Local non-profit organisation, the Reaching Out Foundation, has launched a district stop-and-pledge fundraiser initiative which is geared towards benefitting schools across the British Virgin Islands. According to a media release from the foundation, the initiative will take place across each […]
Jamaica confirms first imported case of the Coronavirus
The Caribbean country of Jamaica has confirmed its first imported case of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) to the island. Jamaican Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton made that public announcement on Tuesday, March 10. Dr Tufton said the patient is a […]
Restoration project at recreational grounds halted to facilitate bigger plans
The Ministry of Education & Sports has announced new plans for the pavilion at the AO Shirley Recreation Grounds, which was scheduled to undergo a number of repairs. The restoration project which is managed by the ministry and overseen by […]
First-ever student Junior Minister of Education to be introduced in BVI
The Ministry of Education is planning to introduce its first-ever student Junior Minister of Education in the British Virgin Islands. Education Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley told BVI News that the initiative, which is still being finalised, will give a selected […]
Land swap: Plans underway to switch Magistrate’s Court with special needs school
Plans are well underway for a land swap between the Magistrate’s Court in John’s Hole and a local special needs school on Tortola, Education Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley has said. The minister said the decision to swap the lands followed […]
