The National Parks Trust of the Virgin Islands (NPTVI) launched its first Environmental Atlas which is expected to bring greater awareness of the Territory’s natural landscape and biodiversity. His Excellency the Governor Augustus Jaspert said at the launch of the publication yesterday that he was thrilled to see the atlas come to life after much … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has said the additional approved mooring sites of Little Harbour, Great Harbour and Deadman’s Bay have been added to the marine protocol for those quarantining on approved vessels for the mandatory four complete days upon entry in to the Territory. Premier Fahie said this decision was … Continued
Political critic Cindy Rosan Jones has been fired from her role as Events Coordinator at the BVI Tourist board. The release letter states “the position of events coordinator is no longer needed as your position has been made more redundant. Regrettably, this means your employment with BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission has been terminated … Continued
As investigations continue into the circumstances which led to the death of Franklyn Malone, Police are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing his movements after he left the Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 19 November at around 12:15pm. On that day, Malone was wearing a blue jeans pants, white t-shirt, a pair of grey and white … Continued
The Premier of the Virgin Islands, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie and Government officials are showing up this Christmas Season in a very special way. Premier Fahie and Government Officials will be spreading BVILOVE and Christmas cheer in every district through carolling. The festivities are being dubbed under the themed “Premier’s Christmas around the Virgin Islands”. … Continued
(LOOPS) Anguilla will receive the COVID-19 vaccine in January. This following the United Kingdom’s commitment to incorporate Anguilla and the other overseas territories into the procurement for mainland UK. A release from the Ministry of Health advises that the vaccines could be on island as soon as January 19. “Although Anguilla has had only six COVID-19 … Continued
Technical Director and Coach Clinton “Tinnie” Percival came away from a visit to the Football programme on Jost Van Dyke on Thursday 10th December extremely impressed with the enthusiasm for the game shown by the youths as well as the efforts being made on their behalf by Coach Darren Jones. With an Island of just … Continued
In statement issued on December 12th 2020, Governor Jaspert gave updates on the Drugs (Prevention of Misuse) Amendment Bill, 2020. This bill will decriminalise possession of small amounts of cannabis and erase some previous convictions. Governor Jaspert explained that the UK Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab, would like to give further consideration to the bill to … Continued
In a press release, the Governor of the Virgin Islands Augutus J. U. Jaspert addressed the people of the Virgin Islands and gave updates on the Cannabis Licensing Bill. The Cannabis and Licensing Bill, 2020 was passed in the House of Assembly and handed over to the Governor’s Office for his assent in July, 2020 … Continued
GIS Employers, and online and print media are being reminded of the procedure to advertise job vacancies in the Virgin Islands. Deputy Labour Commissioner at the Department of Labour and Workforce Development, Mrs. Michelle McLean said in order to be deemed satisfactory by the department, job vacancy advertisements should list the following information: 1. The … Continued
