Parents of students of the Elmore Stoutt High School are reminded that school commences on a two-shift system on Monday, September 6. along with the following: Orientation for all students will take place during the week of August 30 to September 3, 2021. Juniors (Grades 7 to 9) will be housed at our Lower Estate … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands through the Recovery and Development Agency has inked a contract with INROS Lackner S.E of Germany for the design and construction management of the West End Ferry Terminal. The contract valued at $1,048,909.00 was signed on August 8 for a period of 36 months. The first six months will be utilised for the … Continued
In a Government Information Services release, it was announced that Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie signed the first ever Country Implementation Plan (CIP) for the Virgin Islands (VI) at a virtual signing ceremony held on August 17. Premier Fahie and United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator for the Eastern Caribbean, Mr. Didier … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police are conducting inquiries into a shooting incident near the Parham Town General Supply Store around 10pm on Friday August 20th that resulted in one male being injured. Investigations indicate that the victim was seated in his parked vehicle when he was approached and shot by a masked lone assailant. The … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force gave deceased officer Sergeant Algon Smikle a honoured guard send off yesterday Saturday August 21st at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport. His funeral and internment will be held in his birthplace in Jamaica. Commissioner of Police Mark Collins and the honour guard of RVIPF officers lined the security … Continued
The curfew in the British Virgin Islands was further extended from August 20th for another 14 days. This was published in the government’s official Gazette on Friday August 20th, and stated that the Governor John Ranking made the Order after exercising his powers conferred by section 3 and 4 of the Curfew Act, 2017. The … Continued
Effective today August 20th, all members of staff with intention to renew their employment contracts at the BVI Health Services Authority are now mandated to take the Covid-19 vaccine. This was confirmed in an official circular sent out to health professionals which now constitutes a “requirement of the covid-19 vaccinations prior to the process of … Continued
Approximately 125 work permit exemption applications are presently pending at the Department of Labour and Workforce Development of which some date back to February 2019. This is according to the Minister for Labour and Immigration Vincent Wheatley, who made the disclosure during the recent Sitting of the House of Assembly. Minister Wheatley was responding to … Continued
One male is in police custody after being involved in an armed confrontation with members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force along the dual carriageway on Thursday. This was confirmed by the RVIPF in a media release on Friday August 20, which said the incident occurred around 12pm and involved a motor scooter rider. … Continued
A United Kingdom company inked a government contract valuing more than $400,000 to conduct a feasibility study which will assist in developing a sustainable and modern landfill in the British Virgin Islands. The Office of the Premier made the announcement via a media release on Thursday, stating that the contract was signed on August 17 … Continued
