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
Children and adults came out in their numbers last weekend to support the BVI Olympic Committee (BVIOC) and member national federations in the 3rd Annual Sports Festival which was held at the A.O. Shirley Recreation Ground. Seven of the national federations were present at the event, including the Virgin Islands Archery Association, BVI Athletics Association, … Continued
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
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
Representative of the First District and former Premier Honourable Andrew Fahie for the first time since his arrest in April in the United States has submitted a Notice of Absence to the House of Assembly. This was confirmed by the Speaker of the House Honourable Corine George-Massicote during the Fourth Sitting of the Fourth Session … Continued
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 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
Former Deputy Premier Dr. Kedrick Pickering wants the answer to the question of who gave the governor constitutional authority to set up the Constitutional Review Committee of the territory. Dr. Pickering posed the question during his recent appearance as a guest on the ‘Honestly Speaking’ radio programme. With the BVI’s Constitution not suspended, he said … Continued
Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley believes that it would not be in the Virgin Islands’ interest to remove his brother Benito Wheatley from his present capacity as Special Envoy of the Premier. This was the sentiment shared by Premier Wheatley after a small section of the population raised concerns that having his brother Benito … Continued
The Ministry of Health and Social Development and the BVI Red Cross Association has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will establish a framework for strengthening the operational partnership between the two entities. According to a government-commissioned media release, the MOU “provides a broad framework and agreed principles for mutual cooperation and coordination between … Continued
