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NUMEROUS DELAYS IN REQUESTED INFORMATION CONTINUES TO FRUSTRATE COI – WARNS THAT NOTHING OR NO ONE WILL PREVENT ITS COMPLETION

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The Commissioner of Inquiry Sir Gary Hickinbottom has expressed frustration following numerous delays in requested information that continues to disrupt the progression of the ongoing Commission of Inquiry (COI). Sir Hickinbottom made the disclosure during the recommencement of the COI hearings on Monday September 6, where he revealed that the frustration stems from delays dating … Continued

CONCLUSION OF THE MEN’S NATIONAL SQUAD CAMP AT MILLFIELD SCHOOL, ENGLAND

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With facilities second to none, Millfield School in Somerset, England provided the perfect venue for the recently concluded Men’s National Team Training Camp. With the FA’s commitment to developing its National Teams to much better and higher levels, Millfield School with its Football Fields, Gymnasium, Swimming Pool, Accommodation and Catering was an ideal venue and … Continued

SSB INVITES QUALIFIED PERSONS AND BUSINESSES TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS FOR MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE JOE’S HILL MANOR ESTATE PROJECT

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The Social Security Board is presently urging qualified and experienced individuals or firms to submit proposals to provide full property management services for the Joe’s Hill Manor Estate project. This was expressed in a media release from SSB on Monday September 6, which said the project is a housing community of 25 buildings: comprising of … Continued

PREMIER ANNOUNCE PLANS TO RAISE $10,000 FINE FOLLOWING DISCOVERY OF FALSIFIED COVID-19 DOCUMENTS IN THE BVI

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Premier Andrew Fahie has hinted at his government raising the $10,000 fine associated with persons who falsify COVID-19 information when entering the territory. The premier’s comments came on Friday September 3 during a press conference, just days after it was revealed that fake vaccination documents coupled with falsified information on COVID-19 tests were discovered at … Continued

RESIDENTS URGED TO KEEP THE FAITH IN GOD AS THE TERRITORY CONTINUES TO REBUILD ON THE 4-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF HURRICANE IRMA

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Premier Andrew Fahie has encouraged residents to keep their trust and faith in God as the territory continues to rebuild following the devastation caused by hurricanes Irma and Maria. The Premier made the plea in a statement delivered on the four-year anniversary of the passage of Hurricane Irma on Monday September 6. The Premier said, … Continued

UN REAFFIRMS BVI CONSTITUIONAL POSITION AND RIGHT TO SELF-GOVERNANCE

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Deputy Premier Dr. Hon. Natalio Wheatley has welcomed the conclusions and recommendations of the United Nations (UN) Committee of 24’s (C-24) regional seminar on decolonization held in Saint John Parish, Dominica from 25th – 27th August 2021, which he attended on behalf of Premier and Minister of Finance Hon. Andrew A. Fahie.According to Hon. Wheatley, … Continued

U.S COAST GUARDS SEIZE APPROXIMATELY $51 MILLION WORTH OF COCAINE OFF THE SHORES OF ANEGADA

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Nearly 4000 pounds of cocaine valued approximately $51 million was seized by the United States Coast Guard just off the shores of Anegada last Friday. This was confirmed in a news release issued by the U.S. Coast Guard 7th District Puerto Rico. According to the release, during a routine patrol the night of August 27, … Continued

The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Richard Etheridge crew offloaded approximately 1,700 kilograms of seized cocaine at Coast Guard Base San Juan Friday, following the disruption go-fast vessel smuggling attempt by Coast Guard and British Virgin Islands authorities near Anegada, British Virgin Islands. The seized cocaine has an estimated wholesale value of approximately $51 million dollars. This disruption and seizure is the result of multi-agency efforts involving the Caribbean Border Interagency Group and the Caribbean Corridor Strike Force.  (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

CRUISE SHIPS WINS BATTLE WITH GOV’T- PASSENGERS WILL NOT HAVE TO UNDERGO COVID TESTING ONCE REMAINING INSIDE PASSENGER BUBBLE

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Cruise ships wins the battle of having COVID-19 testing requirements waived for passengers who depart their vessels, once remaining inside newly established passenger bubbles. This announcement was made by Premier Andrew Fahie during a media conference on Friday September 3, to update the public on a number of decisions made by Cabinet on the Cruise … Continued

COVID-19 STIMULUS FEEDBACK EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 17

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The Government of the Virgin Islands has extended the deadline for the completion of the mandatory COVID-19 Stimulus Feedback form to Sunday, October 17. Permanent Secretary of the Premier’s Office, Dr. Carolyn O’Neal-Morton explained that the extension of the deadline is necessary to ensure that the Government can properly assess the impact of the COVID-19 … Continued