In an official statement the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) has notified the public that effective immediately the Authority will no longer be publishing international ferry schedules. It has been customary for the Authority to issue international ferry schedules to the general public. The statement added, “The BVIPA will only be making announcements on … Continued
The BVI community was brought to a state of shock and disbelief after the website of a popular online news site was caught flooded with graphical pornographic material, displaying men being intimate with each other. The incident was brought to the attention of many residents across the territory just after 11am this morning, after captured … Continued
Since the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Administration took office in 2019 approximately 34 homes have been built for socially displaced residents who were affected by the hurricanes of 2017. This was revealed by Premier Andrew Fahie during his annual First District Report which was held in Capoon’s Bay on the night of Saturday January 29. … Continued
According to a Government Press Release, Cabinet has approved the establishment of a Management Committee for the Paraquita Bay agricultural lands, which are the largest single area of Crown lands used for agriculture in the Territory. Minister for Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley, said that the committee will support the farming … Continued
The BVI has recorded two new COVID-related deaths despite the large number of recoveries, which has reduced the active positive cases in the territory down to below 200 cases. This was confirmed by the Ministry of Health in an epidemiological report dated Monday January 31, 2022. According to the report, the total COVID related deaths … Continued
Direct flights from the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island to the United States may soon become a reality for the British Virgin Islands. This is according to the Premier and Minister of Finance Andrew Fahie, who made the announcement during his annual First District Meeting in Capoon’s Bay over the weekend. He … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands in its continued commitment to ensuring stakeholders are engaged, is tackling the conversation of food production sectors in the Virgin Islands. The aim is creating a progressive and sustained industry through the support of legislation. The meetings are with stakeholders in farmers and fisher’s industry are as follows: Meeting … Continued
Premier Andrew Fahie has made it clear that the pending report from the Commission of Inquiry’s (COI) investigations will have no bearing on his government’s decision to call the next General Elections in the British Virgin Islands. Premier Fahie put those suspicions to rest during last Friday’s press conference while addressing the topic of elections … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has identified the territory’s first murder victim of 2022 as 29-year-old Jaquan Thomas. The RVIPF made the announcement late Sunday, following the shooting incident in the vicinity of Capoons Bay, West End, Tortola. They said, “Police attended the scene of a shooting incident after 11am this morning and found … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed that one man is dead following a shooting incident in the vicinity of Capoons Bay, West End, Tortola. The confirmation came after the publication of a 284News article, which reported that there was a possible fatal shooting in the West End area which occurred on the … Continued
