Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Carvin Malone has warned property owners who are tempted to violate and disregard human rights to safe, sanitary and decent living conditions. Honourable Malone made the plea after explaining during the COVID-19 Update yesterday September 16th, 2020, “During their contact tracing activities, the Public Health team has uncovered … Continued
Her Majesty’s Customs K-9 Unit has been gifted three vehicles with high specifications from the Government of the Virgin Islands to assist with border security operations in the Territory. This was shared via a Government Information Services release. In the release, Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie said that the vehicles were … Continued
Residents of Virgin Gorda are being informed via a Government Information Services release that they can now access a myriad of primary healthcare services at both facilities of the Nurse Iris O’Neal Medical Centre. Director of Primary Healthcare Dr. Natasha Frett said that while the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the landscape of medical care globally, … Continued
In a Government Information Services release, His Excellency the Governor has announced that Mr John Rankin CMG has been appointed as Governor to the British Virgin Islands, in succession to him. Mr Rankin is expected to arrive in the new year when Governor Jaspert’s appointment is due to conclude. This will allow time for him … Continued
His Excellency The Governor Augustus J.U. Jaspert has announced that his tenure as Governor will expire at the end of 2020, making way for the appointment of a new representative from the United Kingdom. Governor Jaspert said “as you know, I have served as Governor to the Virgin Islands for just over three years. … Continued
Police received and responded to a report of a Robbery in Long Bush at Ogan barber shop at approximately 10:45am on August 10th, 2020. Three males have now been charged in relation to this Robbery. On Friday, September 11th, 2020, police executed a search on a residence in Main Street where a loaded firearm and … Continued
Small business owners across the Territory have until today Wednesday, September 16 at noon to submit applications for the COVID-19 Economic Stimulus for Micro, Small, Medium Enterprises Grant Relief Programme. This was reiterated through a Government Information Services release. Junior Minister for Trade and Economic Development, Hon. Shereen Flax-Charles said at the launch of Payment … Continued
A Government Information Services release has reiterated that Ten Food Service Operators in the Virgin Islands will be awarded COVID-19 Grants from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon. Andrew A Fahie said during the launch of the Payment of COIVD-19 Small Business Stimulus Grant and UNDP Grant that the successful … Continued
GIS The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has advised the National Security Council to impose a new restricted 14-day curfew from 5:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. daily starting from September 16 to 29. All businesses will be allowed to operate under the Curfew Act 2017, Imposition of a Curfew (No. 32) Order 2020 with the … Continued
GIS Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie, has been elected on behalf of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) to serve as a Vice Chair of the Caribbean Development and Cooperation Committee (CDCC), a subsidiary body of the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). Premier Fahie was elected … Continued
