Chief Operations Officer at the BVI Health Services Authority’s Mrs. Cedorene Malone-Smith has said that more amendments have been made to their visitation policy which will allow for more visitors and longer visitation periods to warded patients. Mrs. Malone-Smith said that the visitation times are being amended to allow patients more opportunities to have multiple … Continued
On June 2nd, the Territory of the Virgin Islands re-opened its borders to BVI nationals. In the House of Assembly, Premier of the Virgin Islands, Hon. Andrew A. Fahie announced that as of June 10th, six hundred and eighty one (681) registrations were submitted with three hundred and sixty two (362) verified by Immigration and … Continued
Minister of Transportation, Works and Utilities, Hon. Kye Rymer spoke to the biking community in a live forum held yesterday afternoon. The Minister and the Government of the Virgin Islands are pushing the message of safety first as the recent bike curfew provoked a conversation in the Territory. Many viewers of the forum asked questions … Continued
Information reaching our newsroom has confirmed that Carnel Clyne, Chairman of the festival and fairs committee has resigned with immediate effect. The resignation letter was submitted to overseeing Minister of Culture, Dr. The Honorable Natalio D. Wheatley. Details surrounding Mr. Clyne’s decision are still unclear, however, during today’s sitting of the House of Assembly, Honorable … Continued
Managing Director and CEO, Dr. Robert A. Mathavious, has made the decision to hang up his hat and retire from the BVI Financial Services Commission, effective December 31, 2020. This was confirmed in a statement issued by the Chairman of the The Commission’s Board of Commissioners, Mr. Robin Gaul. Dr. Mathavious was the first and … Continued
In light of the significant impact of COVID-19 on our businesses, human resource and economy, coupled with the potential impact of the 2020 Hurricane Season, the British Virgin Islands Chamber of Commerce & Hotel Association is strongly urging the Private Sector and the Public Sector to take proactive measures in safeguarding all human resource, other … Continued
Territorial readiness was the focus at yesterday’s virtual meeting of the National Disaster Management Council (NDMC). The meeting saw high-level discussions on key components of preparedness including the readiness of the public service, emergency shelters, COVID-19 considerations, Sister Islands needs and back-up communication plans. The NDMC is chaired by His Excellency the Governor Augustus Jaspert … Continued
Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Hon. Kye Rymer, in a live forum announced that individuals and business affected by the recent bike curfew can apply for passes through the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Cabinet approved the making of Regulation by the Minister in accordance Road Traffic Act, (CAP. 218), Section 56 to restrict … Continued
A well known, long-standing businessman was today June 10th, knocked out by a Jamaican citizen residing in the BVI at around 2:30pm today at his business establishment in Fish Bay, Tortola BVI. It is unclear what lead to the unfortunate incident, however police are presently on the scene. More to come on this story.
Police arrested and charged Rudy Vanterpool, 27 of The Valley, Virgin Gorda for 2 counts of Carrying an Unlicensed Firearm, Possession of a Firearm with Intent to Put Another in Fear, Criminal Trespass, 2 counts of Possession of Explosives and 2 counts of Breach of Curfew. He appeared before the Magistrate’s Court and was remanded … Continued
