On the 22nd December, 2020 Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards sentenced Anthony Angol. Angol was found guilty on December 14, 2020 for the two (2) offences that were before the Court. The offences were: • Untrue Declaration, contrary to section 115 (1) (a) of the Customs Management and Duties Act (No. 6 of 2010) of the … Continued
284 Media is in receipt of several complaints from tourists who are still awaiting their covid-19 test results, in some instances six days after arriving in the British Virgin Islands. One frustrated tourist wrote “please investigate the government’s failure to follow through with their level 2 roll out plan for receiving people into the island. … Continued
The community of Jost Van Dyke is set to benefit from a new primary school in the near future. The official contract for the development phase of the project was signed yesterday between the Government of the Virgin Islands and AEC Consulting Engineering Ltd. Speaking at the ceremony, Minister for Education and Culture, Dr. the … Continued
A tourist hailing from the Dominican Republic is now on the run in the British Virgin Islands after escaping his quarantine space at the Wyndham Lambert Beach Resort. The escapee is said to be of high risk to the territory. Juan Diego Garcia was denied entry into the territory on December 20th. Unfortunately, routine checks … Continued
In a Government Information services release, Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone has reported that there are 11 active cases of COVID-19 in the British Virgin Islands. The Health Minister stated during a Live COVID-19 Update on December 17, that the 11 active cases were discovered to be persons who recently travelled … Continued
Acting in accordance with Section 5 of the Public Holidays Act (Cap 199), as amended, Cabinet has approved the following public holidays for 2021: Friday, 1st, January New Year’s Day Monday, 1st March The Anniversary of the Birth of (In lieu of Sunday, 7th March) Hamilton Lavity Stoutt Friday, 2nd April Good Friday Monday, 5th … Continued
In a Government Information Services release, it was announced that Deputy Governor, Mr. David D. Archer, Jr. was sworn in as Acting Governor by His Lordship the Honourable Justice Gerhard Wallbank (Ag.) today Friday, December 18. Mr. Archer will serve as Acting Governor from Saturday, December 19 until Thursday, January 7, 2021 while His Excellency … Continued
In the spirit of spreading cheer and giving back for the Christmas season, a spirited local woman shared a post on Facebook that allows persons to donate used or new items to persons in need in the BVI. Little did she know, the post would viral! Nicola Noel’s post read “FREE NO SELLING – Christmas … Continued
GIS – Team Warriors continued their winning streak and are the winners of Public Service Week for a second year. Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Mrs. Carolyn Stoutt-Igwe was on hand to receive the trophy alongside Warriors team captain, Ms. Gemi Evans at a ceremony held Tuesday. … Continued
GIS The Ministry of Health and Social Development and BVI Health Services Authority this week welcome a team of experts from Public Health England (PHE) to provide technical support and advice on key health initiatives. According to the Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Carvin Malone, the Government of the Virgin Islands through the … Continued
