Three companies in the British Virgin Islands have been listed in the recently leaked financial documents – Pandora Papers – for their assistance in secretly purchasing properties in the United States valuing nearly $70 million, for the King of Jordan. This is according to a published BBC article dated Sunday October 3, which said that … Continued
Demolition work on the Isabella Morris Primary School begins today October 1 in preparation for new development. Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley said demolition work begins on the building which was deemed structurally unsafe while the Government of the Virgin Islands moves forward with its mandate … Continued
The finals of the BVI Basketball Federation’s 2021 District League competition will kick off this evening at the Multipurpose Sports Complex facility in Road Town. In the junior division, VG Bayside Blazers will be taking on Skillful Ballers in the first game of the five-game series at 6:30pm, while in the senior division, VG Bayside … Continued
September 6, 2017, will be forever etched in the memories of the people in the Virgin Islands. This statement stands strongly for the faculty, staff and students of the Ivan Dawson Primary School as most of the school’s infrastructure was damaged due to the passing of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Fundraising activities were initiated by … Continued
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
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
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
The Ministry of Health and Social Development is advising residents wishes to inform the public that the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is out of stock in the British Virgin Islands. This is according to Health Minister, Honorable Carvin Malone, who via a WhatsApp blast said “All AstraZeneca vaccines received from the UK on 28th August 2021 … Continued
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
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
