Persons seeking to renew their work permit but are not up-to-date on their tax payments will now be granted a window of time to settle all outstanding balances. This development comes roughly a month after Premier Andrew Fahie announced that […]
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Push for Consumer Protection Bill fueled by rising population, concerns after hurricanes
The Premier Andrew Fahie-led government has said the rising population of the BVI and the inflation concerns stemming from the 2017 hurricanes were some key factors that fueled its push for the Consumer Protection Bill. The draft bill which is […]
Gov’t resumes regularisation programme
Premier Andrew Fahie has said the initiative to fast-track status regularisation for select expatriate residents has now resumed. The Premier made the announcement on Tuesday stating that the initiative was briefly stopped to make adjustments to his government’s proposed amendment […]
Vanterpool receives summons to be sworn in
After months of a costly legal battle, member-elect for the Fourth Electoral District Mark Vanterpool will be sworn-in at the next sitting of the House of Assembly scheduled for Tuesday. This is according to a July 10 letter addressed to […]
BVIPA awarded regional cup after recording highest net profit increase, revenue
The Port Management Association of the Caribbean (PMAC) has awarded the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) the Novaport Cup – an award for the port with the most improved performance in the region. BVIPA reportedly bested 12 other competing ports after […]
Stabbing in East End, male victim hospitalized
One man is nursing stab wounds at the Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital in Road Town, Tortola following a stabbing incident Tuesday night. Acting Press Officer at the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Akia Thomas, said the incident occurred at […]
More festival booths this year, some to serve alligator meals
Patrons will have more food and beverage options during this year’s emancipation festivities as the number of booths at the Road Town Festival Village will see an increase from to previous years. “This year we have 28 booths which include […]
Consumer protection tribunal cases will be confidential, says gov’t
Business owners have been given the assurance that all disputes laid before the consumer protection tribunal will be resolved in a timely manner and will not be made public. This assurance was given at a special meeting on Tuesday when […]
Man gets 12 months for giving false info to get visa
A Dominican Republic man who reportedly provided false information to a public officer to obtain a BVI visa has been sentenced to 12 months at Her Majesty’s Prison. Victor Pimedo Santos’ sentence will begin from the date he was first […]
Gov’t to expand relations with UNDP
Government plans on expanding it relations with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) which it said has played a pivotal role in the territory’s recovery since 2017. Special Envoy for the VIP government Benito Wheatley made the announcement following a […]
