BVI ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH EVOJETS FOR PRIVATE FLIGHTS

The British Virgin Islands (BVI) officially reopened its borders to international travelers on 1 December , exclusive to arrivals at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island. With safety and socially-distanced travel top of mind, the BVI Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITB&FC) is now excited to announce a partnership with evoJets, one of … Continued

FIRST CRUISESHIP DOCKS IN BVI AFTER A 10-MONTH HIATUS- NO ONE CAN LEAVE NOR ACCESS SHIP!

Today the British Virgin Islands welcomed “Rhapsody of the Sea”, the first cruise ship to return to the BVI since borders officially closed in March,2020 following the coronavirus pandemic. “Granduer of the Seas” another ship from the Royal Caribbean fleet is also scheduled to arrive tomorrow, January 11, 2021. The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority … Continued

BVI GOVERNMENT TO AMEND COVID-19 PROTOCOLS

The Government of the Virgin Islands will be amending the current COVID-19 protocols as it continues efforts to enhance public safety and address uncooperative behavior of persons on quarantine. Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone in a statement during the Fifth Sitting of the Third Session of the Fourth House of Assembly … Continued

PUBLIC ASSURED UPCOMING RECLAMATION WILL NOT AFFECT RUINS

In a Government Information services release, Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Honourable Vincent Wheatley has said that the upcoming reclamation works in the Pockwood Pond area will not affect the Dungeon historical ruins site. Honourable Wheatley said the scope of the project has been inspected and approved by the ministry as with any … Continued

KENNETH BAKER TO LEAD FSC FOLLOWING THE RETIREMENT OF DR. ROBERT MATHAVIOUS, OBE

According to reports reaching our newsroom, Kenneth Baker has been tipped to lead the Financial Services Commission following the retirement of Dr. Robert Mathavious OBE. Mr. Kenneth Baker, was jointly the Deputy Managing Director, Regulation and the Director of the Banking, Insolvency and Fiduciary Services Division. He joined the Financial Services Department in June 2000 … Continued

VISITORS TESTED POSITIVE AFTER LEAVING QUARANTINE; COMMUNITY SPREAD DETECTED

It has been confirmed that two visitors subsequently tested positive for the COVID-19 virus after being released from their 4-day quarantine. This was confirmed by the Minister of Health, Hon. Carvin Malone in a government-released COVID-19 update. Minister Malone explained that the visitors did a PCR test upon their arrival into the territory and a … Continued

MR. JASEN PENN APPOINTED ACTING DIRECTOR OF DDM

In a Government Information services release, it was announced that Long-time staffer at the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) Mr. Jasen Penn has been appointed to act as the department’s Director effective January 1. Acting Governor, Mr. David D. Archer, Jr. said Mr. Penn’s appointment is yet another example of the development of Virgin Islands … Continued

PARTIED FOR OLD YEAR’S NIGHT? FEELING ILL? YOU MAY NEED TO CALL THE COVID-19 HOTLINE

In a government issued press release, The Ministry of Health and Social Development has confirmed that someone who attended the club Coco-Maya, in Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda from approximately 10:00 p.m. until 12:00 midnight on Old Year’s night has tested positive for COVID-19.  The Ministry is urging all persons who partied at Coco Maya during … Continued

JEANETTE SCATLIFFE BOYNES NAMED AS AG. DIRECTOR OF SSB

It has been officially announced that Mrs. Jeanette Scatliffe Boynes has been appointed to the position of Acting Director of the Social Security Board. This comes after the early departure of Mrs. Antoinette Skelton. Skelton tendered her resignation on 31st December 2020 prior to her scheduled retirement of 30th June 2021. Scatliffe Boynes appointment was … Continued

ANEGADA EXPRESS TO RESUME FULL SERVICES THIS SATURDAY; COMPANY ISSUES APOLOGY TO CUSTOMERS

In a second statement sent to customers within 24hrs, the management and staff of Anegada Express has issued another official statement in regards to a correspondence issued earlier. The most recent statement reads: “Anegada Express would like to sincerely apologizes for its pre-mature announcement about suspension of services with both Government members the Hon. Vincent … Continued