Director of the Social Security Board, Mrs. Antoinette Skelton and her supporting team observed the board’s 40th Anniversary since its inception. Mrs. Skelton said the Social Security Board has been the best initiative made by the Government of the BVI. Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Honourable Vincent Wheatley, visited the office and thanked … Continued
BREAKING NEWS: BODY OF JUNIOR PETERS FOUND AT HORSE PATH 284 Media can confirm from sources within the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force that the body of Mr. Junior Peters, a male middle aged BVI resident from Jamaica has been located in the Horse Path Area. Mr. Peters has been missing since June 27th, with … Continued
(CNN) — Puerto Rico will have some stringent new rules for people traveling to the island amid the coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Wanda Vázquez Garced said she will sign an executive order that, among other things, will require visitors to provide a negative Covid-19 test result produced within 72 hours of arrival. “I want Puerto Ricans living … Continued
Detectives from the Major Crime Investigations Team are seeking your assistance in locating a missing man, 50 year old, Junior Peters. Mr. Peters is a Jamaican National residing at Carrot Bay, who was last seen around 4:00pm on Saturday, June 27, 2020, at Horse Path. His disappearance is out of character and there is serious … Continued
A link which resembles a media report has surfaced on the internet and social media. The media report makes claims insinuating that the Premier of the Virgin Islands, Hon. Andrew A Fahie is involved in the investment of cryptocurrency. The Government of the Virgin Islands have issued a statement denouncing the fake media report. The … Continued
Mr. John Samuel has been appointed Director of the Virgin Islands Shipping Registry for a period of one year. Mr. Samuel’s appointment took effect on July 1 following approval by His Excellency the Governor, Augustus J.U. Jaspert in accordance with section 92(1) of the Virgin Islands Constitution, and on the advice of the Public Service … Continued
As of July 1st 2020, a new Curfew Order came into effect in the British Virgin Islands. Yesterday, Cabinet met and advised that the National Security Council instruct the Attorney General to draft a new Curfew Order No. 23 of 2020. Firstly, the curfew hours remain from midnight to 5:00 a.m. for a period of … Continued
On 1st July 2020, The National Bank of the Virgin Islands announced in a press release the launch of its 2020 Land Loan Campaign. The campaign allows for new and existing customers of the bank, once they have qualified, to enjoy 100% financing for terms up to a maximum of 15 years. The campaign makes … Continued
The BVI Olympic Committee distributed cheques totaling $100,000 from Panam Sports to 14 of its member federations on June 26, 2020. The funds are part of Panam Sports’ special project for the hiring of coaches in support of sports development in the Americas. The 14 national federations which currently are active and which are recipients … Continued
The Department of Information and Public Relations and individual team members who form the Joint Information Cell (JIC) are being recognised for their exemplary and stellar performance as the COVID-19 Heroes recognitions continue this week. This combined team of communication professionals who provide services to ministries and departments also known as the Government Information Service … Continued
