The British Virgin Islands has recorded a jump in active positive COVID-19 cases, from 25 as reported on August 26, to now 50 present cases. This is according to a dashboard report from the BVI Health Services Authority dated Tuesday August 31, which said 27 new COVID-19 cases were recorded while there were two recoveries. … Continued
Former minister responsible for electricity is calling on the government to borrow approximately $100 million from the Social Security Board, to allow the BVI Electricity Corporation to bury their power line cables underground. Senior Opposition legislator Mark Vanterpool made the plea during a recent Sitting of the House of Assembly, while discussing the topic of … Continued
The FA is currently utilising the FIFA International window as an opportunity to gather its Men’s National squad at a training camp at Millfield School in the UK. The camp is serving as part one of a two-pronged approach to further develop players considering the recent World Cup Qualifiers and ahead of the CONCACAF National … Continued
The government has implemented a two-year tax exemption on a number of renewable energy products as they continue to push their BVI Going Green Initiative which aims to save the territory millions of dollars in the coming years. Premier Andrew Fahie made the announcement during a recent press conference, where he listed a number of … Continued
Six young women will showcase their talents, intellect, and poise as they compete for the prestigious title of Miss British Virgin Islands on Sunday, October 17, 2021. Ready to grace the stage are Contestant #1 Reba Smith, Contestant #2 Chenae Walters, Contestant #3 Jareena Penn, Contestant #4 Sylvanna Charles, Contestant #5, Keyona Cameron and, Contestant … Continued
The National Parks Trust of the Virgin Islands (NPTVI) is collaborating with the Gibraltar Botanic Gardens to learn more about the biology and conservation status of Pilosocereus, a genus of cacti found within the Virgin Islands. The research is being led by botanist Andrew Gdaniec, who will be in the Territory from 22nd August until … Continued
The British Virgin Islands has recorded a spike in criminal offences relating to theft of valuables out of motor vehicles and separate instances of predial larceny. This is according to a Monday August 30 media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force. The Force indicated that they continue to receive reports of significant sums … Continued
The Ministry of Transportation Works and Utilities will be holding an emergency meeting for all affiliated persons of the Transportation-for-Hire sector as the territory prepares for the return of cruise vessels. This was announced by the ministry via a government commissioned bulletin on Monday August 30, which said the meeting is to discuss the return … Continued
Some employees of One Mart Supermarket are outraged over what they are calling an unfair dismissal due to their refusal to take the covid-19 vaccine. The persons in questioned received a letter penned by Chief Operations Manager , Judith Vanterpool who stated that the decision to sack employees came as an economic ramification of the … Continued
The British Virgin Islands has welcomed more than 36,000 persons into the territory since the reopening of its borders in December 2020, with over 77 percent being tourists. This is according to Premier Andrew Fahie who is also the minister responsible for tourism, who gave the update during a media conference on Friday August 27. … Continued
