As of November 5th 2020, the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has issued a new curfew order, Curfew (No. 37) Order, 2020, which will further relax the previous curfew conditions. This curfew order imposes the following curfew on the Territory between hours 2:01 a.m. to 4:59 a.m. daily. Business owners are permitted to open and … Continued
The Speech from the Throne outlining Government’s Legislative Agenda will be delivered by His Excellency the Governor Mr. Augustus J. U. Jaspert during the First Sitting of the Third Session of the Fourth House of Assembly (HOA) today, Thursday, November 5. According to Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie, “The Speech from … Continued
GIS The Government of the Virgin Island in partnership with the Marine Conservation Society (MCS), the University of Exeter and the Association of Reef Keepers (ARK) BVI virtually launched a three-year sea turtle conservation project titled “Sustaining Turtles, Environment, Economies, and Livelihoods (STEEL)” on October 26. Project Leader Dr. Peter Richardson, Head of Ocean Recovery … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM The 2020 General Election results are in for the St. Thomas-St. John District, and it shows voters elevating Senator Janelle Sarauw to No. 2, while putting out of office Senators Athneil Thomas and Stedmann Hodge, Jr. Senator Donna Frett-Gregory is at number 1. According to the Election System of the Virgin Islands, Ms. … Continued
Press release The Islanders FC moved a step closer to yet another Championship title, but the Panthers FC also stayed in contention with a win against Old Madrid FC, as the National League continued over the weekend. Playing at the National Stadium venue in East End / Long Look, the Islanders were indebted to a … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance of the Virgin Islands, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie, chaired a High-Level Panel on ‘Challenges for Caribbean to Building Back Better from COVID-19’ at the virtually held 38th Session of the United Nations (UN) Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), October 26-28, 2020. Premier Fahie chaired the meeting … Continued
Mrs. Erica R. Smith-Penn has been appointed Complaints Commissioner effective January 1st, 2021. It was revealed in a Government Information Services release that His Excellency the Governor Augustus Jaspert appointed Mrs. Smith-Penn to the post after consultation with the Premier and the Leader of the Opposition in accordance with section 110(2) of the Virgin Islands … Continued
In anticipation of the December 1st grand reopening, three “Goal Seal” training programs have been designed to prepare local hospitality businesses for the return of international guests. This was detailed in a document released today entitled “BVI Tourism Industry Reopening Guide” According to the protocols outlined, all relevant staff must be trained while businesses will … Continued
GIS Mr. Ian Penn has been confirmed in the position of Chief Immigration Officer, effective September 3, 2020. Mr. Penn’s appointment was made by His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Augustus J.U Jaspert, in accordance with section 92 of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order, and acting in accordance with the advice of the Public Service Commission. … Continued
With much deserved fanfare and celebration the FA launched its 2020/21 Women’s Futsal League at Cedar School on Saturday October 31st and were rewarded by a tantalizing game of football between two evenly matched teams, which was highlighted by a hat trick from Darci Reich that saw the Wolues beat VG Utd 6-2. FA Executive … Continued
