The Virgin Islands Alzheimer’s Association (VIAA) in partnership with the Lions Club of Tortola, Public Health Department, BVI Olympic Committee, and Rotary is inviting the general public to their Healthy Lifestyle Fair in observance of Brain Health Month on Friday, 17th June under the theme “Let’s Reduce Our Risk for Dementia” at the Queen Elizabeth … Continued
Governor His Excellency John Rankin has ordered the launch of several criminal investigations to include the Premier’s Office, Her Majesty’s Customs, the Sea Cows Bay Harbour Development project and the Virgin Islands Neighbourhood Partnership project. Governor Rankin made the disclosure in a brief statement published today May 12 where he stated that now is the … Continued
Former Premier of the Virgin Islands Andrew Fahie along with Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority Oleanvine Maynard and her son Kadeem Maynard will be required to forfeit all property gained in relation to their ongoing criminal case if convicted in the United States. This is according to court documents obtained by 284News which … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has formally submitted a proposal to the United Kingdom Government detailing their agenda to implement the recommendations from the Commission of Inquiry (COI) Report under democratic governance. Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. The Honourable Natalio Wheatley made the disclosure during Wednesday’s press conference. He said the proposal was … Continued
Chairman of the BVI Ports Authority Mr. Kelvin Hodge has indicated that he will be tendering his resignation as the National Unity Government announces plans to appoint a new board. This was confirmed by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. The Honourable Natalio Wheatley who made the disclosure on Wednesday, May 11 during a press … Continued
The Virgin Islands is said to be taking all requisite steps to ensure that it adheres to its international obligations as an Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom. The Territory is also complying with all sanctions issued by the United Kingdom that are extended to it by way of the relevant Overseas Territories Sanctions Orders … Continued
In a Government Information Services release, it was announced that Works have commenced on the Carrot Bay Revetment Project to restore and reinforce the shoreline against any major changes that may be caused by natural elements. Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities Honourable Kye M. Rymer said the project started on May 9 and on … Continued
Residents in the British Virgin Islands are being urged to self-isolate and test if exposed to anyone who tests positive for COVID-19, as active cases rise to 151 in the territory. The message comes from the Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ronald Georges who made the statement in a media release from the Ministry of … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has likened the Commission of Inquiry (COI) Report to a mirror that reflects the issues of the BVI people which have been constantly highlighted over a number of years. Dr. Wheatley made comments while appearing as a guest on the Honestly Speaking radio programme with … Continued
Tarik Aaron has been convicted by Senior Magistrate Richards on the charge of Possession of a Controlled Drug with intent to Supply, a violation of section 7 (2) of the Drug (Prevention of Misuse) Act(Cap 178) ( as amended). In a statement released by the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions on Tuesday May … Continued
