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PARTIALLY VACCINATED STAFF AND PATRONS NOW ALLOWED TO ENTER NIGHTCLUBS ONCE IN POSSESSION OF NEGATIVE RESULT FROM RAPID TEST – MUST ALSO PROVIDE IDENTIFICATION TO SUPPORT CLAIM

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Partially vaccinated residents once in possession of a negative rapid antigen test will now be allowed to access night clubs throughout the British Virgin Islands. This was revealed by Minister for Health Carvin Malone, who made the announcement during a press conference on the night of Thursday September 30. Minister Malone said that subsequent to … Continued

‘KNOW YOUR WORTH’ FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS

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Gender Affairs Coordinator, Ms. Tara Sue Morgan has explained that the theme, ’Know your Worth” for Domestic Violence Awareness Month is a call for persons to advocate for the love that they deserve. The Office of Gender Affairs is leading this year’s advocacy activity with continued support and participation from community groups and social advocacy organisations such … Continued

COY LEVONS APPOINTED DIRECTOR OF CIVIL AVIATION

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Mr. Coy Levons has been appointed Director of Civil Aviation in the Ministry of Transportation, Works, and Utilities effective 6th September 2021. Mr. Levons’ appointment comes following the approval of His Excellency the Governor, Mr. John Rankin, CMG in accordance with section 92 of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order, 2007 and the advice of the Public … Continued

BREAKING!! SPEAKER WILLOCK ORDERED BY SUPREME HIGH COURT TO PAY LEGAL BILL WHICH COULD AMOUNT TO MORE THAN $120,000

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Speaker of the House of Assembly Julian Willock has been ordered by the Eastern Caribbean Supreme High Court to pay the legal fees of the defendants in his discontinued injunction case which was filed against the the Commissioner of Inquiry and his three attorneys. This judgement was handed down by Justice Adrian Jack on Thursday … Continued

AG CRITICIZES COI FOR DISCLOSING CONFIDENTIAL CABINET DOCUMENTS WITHOUT CONSENT & FOR AMBUSHING MINISTER – BELONGER STATUS WAS NOT APPROVED FOR CONVICT

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Attorney General (AG) Dawn Smith has expressed her discontent with the manner of which Minister for Labour and Immigration Vincent Wheatley was treated in a recent Commission of Inquiry (COI) hearing. The Attorney General’s concerns were raised in a letter penned to the Commissioner of Inquiry Sir Gary Hickinbottom dated today September 30. The letter … Continued

“HOW IS IT THAT A COUNTRY REWARDS CRIMINALS AND PENALISES THOSE WHO WORK TO HELP COMMUNITY” ASKS BVI RESIDENT AFTER CABINET CONSIDERS BELONGERSHIP STATUS FOR CONVICTED RAPIST. “IT’S A STORY OF ABUSE OF PRIVILEGE ALL AROUND” SAYS BVISLANDER

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Since learning of Cabinet’s “compassionate” consideration to approve belongership for two criminals, one being a convicted rapist, residents have been openly speaking out against what they are calling an “abuse of privilege” by legislators. The situation was once again brought to the forefront when examined during the Commission of Inquiry’s September 28th hearing. Minister of … Continued

RDA TO HOST PROCUREMENT WORKSHOP TO SOLICIT STRONGER TENDER SUBMISSIONS

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For one day only, the Recovery and Development Agency will host a procurement workshop aimed at improving contractors and supplier’s capacity to effectively respond to general bidding opportunities as well as for projects financed by the Government of the Virgin Islands, and the Caribbean Development Bank. Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Recovery and Development … Continued

MU AND DELTA COVID-19 VARIANTS STILL PRESENT IN THE BVI

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Residents of the British Virgin Islands are asked to remain vigilant and adhere to the COVID-19 protocols as the Mu and Delta variants continue to circulate in the territory. Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ronald Georges said genetic typing on samples collected between August 27 and 31 which met the criteria for sequencing by Caribbean … Continued