The Ministry of Health has issued a travel warning to all persons interested in travelling to four specific countries which are currently experiencing a measles outbreak. In a September 4 media release, the Ministry of Health listed Israel, the Philippines, […]
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My gov’t does not determine Permanent Secretaries, Governor has no confidence in PSC
While making it clear that neither himself nor members of his administration had a hand in deciding who was appointed permanent secretaries of government ministries, Premier Andrew Fahie said Governor August Jaspert has shown he has no faith in the […]
Traffic reform | One-way routes being implemented in and around Road Town
Plans are underway to reform traffic routes on Tortola to create one-way roadways in and around Road Town. Transportation & Works Minister Kye Rymer said these plans are in an effort to ease the current congestion in the capital city. […]
Australian caught travelling through BVI airport with over $100K cash, court hears
A 64-year-old Australian who claimed he was heading to Antigua to purchase a yacht with multiple currencies totalling the equivalent of US $107,005.24 is facing criminal charges after he failed to declare the monies to local authorities. Warwick James Reid, […]
‘Untrue accusations’, Premier refutes claims by Director of UK OTs
Premier Andrew Fahie is refuting claims by the Director of British Overseas Territories, Ben Merrick, that he and his government caused engagements between the United Kingdom (UK) and the BVI to deteriorate since becoming elected in February. In a September […]
Dorian rewakens trauma from 2017 hurricanes, Health Ministry asked to tackle issue
Premier Andrew Fahie has asked the Ministry of Health to assist residents who are suffering from post-disaster trauma following Hurricane Dorian last week. The Premier said a number of persons have not yet mentally recovered from the effects of the […]
Local Rotary clubs hosting telethon to raise at least $50K for Dorian-hit Bahamas
The Rotary Clubs of the British Virgin Islands is moving to raise at least $50,000 towards assisting victims of Hurricane Dorian in The Bahamas. Assistant Governor and Former President of the Rotary Club of Tortola Lorna Smith said the Rotary […]
BVI/UK engagement ‘dramatically reduced’ since VIP took office — Director of UK OTs
Director of the British Overseas Territories (OT’s) Ben Merrick said ties between the British Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom have weakened since the Andrew Fahie-led administration took office in February. This was expressed via a public letter addressed to […]
Possible referendum | Residents to vote on UK loan guarantee if negotiations fail this month
Residents of the British Virgin Islands could be called upon in a few short weeks to decide whether the territory should accept the United Kingdom’s £300 million loan guarantee offer for hurricane recovery. Premier Andrew Fahie said a local referendum could be […]
‘Never seen in all my 20 years of politics’, Fraser warns to be watchful of Governor
Senior legislator in the House of Assembly Julian Fraser has suggested that Governor Augustus Jaspert is executing a hidden agenda on behalf of the BVI’s sovereign nation, the United Kingdom. Fraser, who has served in representational politics for the last […]
