“BVITB DID NOT ISSUE A FILM PERMIT TO ALLOW THE FILMED CONTENT FROM THE VIDEO TO BE CAPTURED IN THE TERRITORY.”-CLIVE MCCOY, DIRECTOR OF TOURISM

In a recent statement the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) has addressed claims made by the Governor of the Virgin Islands His Excellency John Rankin CMG, at a recent press conference July 1, 2022, alongside the Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr Hon Natalio D. Wheatley. Concerning the highly controversial filming of the recently leaked “Police … Continued

BVIHSA RELAXES VISITATION POLICY

In an official release, the management of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has reassessed the present COVID-19 situation, and made a decision to relax the visitation protocol that was adopted as a response. In consideration of the decrease in cases as well as the Ministry’s decision to gradually ease the restrictions associated with the … Continued

HLSCC BECOMES A FULBRIGHT HOST INSTITUTION

In keeping with its strategic goal to promote excellence in teaching and learning, the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has announced its membership in the Fulbright Awards Programme administered by the U.K. Fulbright Commission. The College is delighted to now offer the Fulbright’s new British Virgin Islands Scholar Award at H. Lavity Stoutt Community … Continued

A NEW RANGE OF PUBLIC SERVANTS AND THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILIES WILL BE REQUIRED TO DECLARE ASSETS UNDER THE NEW REGISTER OF INTERESTS ACT

The Register of Interests Act 2022 once passed and assented to will not only require House of Assembly Members to declare their financial assets, but also other public servants in positions of authority within the public sector. This was disclosed by Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley during Thursday’s sitting of the House of Assembly, … Continued

THE ORGANISERS BEHIND ‘EVERY RHYTHM IS A FETE’ CLEARS THE AIR FOLLOWING DAMAGING ALLEGATIONS

The organisers behind ‘Every Rhythm is a Fete’ have cleared the air after numerous rumours were circulated against the entities involved, following the June 11 event. The event was not as widely supported as expected despite having two major international soca artistes – Lyrikal and Nadia Batson – as the headlining acts for the event. … Continued

FLIGHT DELAYS, TELEPHONE OUTAGES, AND CHANGES IN CUSTOMS PROCESSES ARE TO BLAME FOR POOR SERVICE – SAYS AEROPOST

Flight delays, telephone outages, and changes in the processes relating to Her Majesty’s Customs are to blame for the recent poor service displayed by courier agent TortolaExpress. This is according to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of TortolaExpress Colin Rathbun who made the disclosure in a statement sent out to Aeropost customers via email on Wednesday, … Continued