Members of the community are advised that Phase 1 of the Long Bay, Beef Island Beach Management Plan is nearing completion. Phase 1 includes the construction of public and taxi parking lots, and a beach dune protection barrier to protect the eastern sand dune from vehicular traffic while also facilitating its restoration. The Permanent … Continued
The newly donated blood bank equipment by the Rotary Club of Tortola is expected to save the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) and residents of the territory thousands of dollars. The new equipment was officially handed over to the BVIHSA during a ceremony held recently to commemorate the highly significant donation. Speaking on the significance … Continued
Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) have so far found no linkage between the two shootings which occurred over the weekend that left one man dead and another suffering gunshot injuries. This was confirmed by the RVIPF in a media statement on Monday which appealed to residents who may have witnessed any … Continued
Residents across the territory have been utilising the recently launched BVI GOV Report It App, already submitting an estimated 92 reports with 39 percent of those issues reportedly solved. This is according to Customer Service Manager, Ms. Abbarah Brown who disclosed the latest statistic in a recently published media release from the Office of the … Continued
A press release today May 26th, 2023 from the BVI Airports Authority announced the closure of the T. B. Lettsome International Airport due ‘operational issue at the Control Tower’. Investigations by our agency showed that the ‘operational issues’ at the towers are as a result of an alleged strike by workers at the BVI Airports Authority … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands through the Ministry of Financial Services, Labour and Trade announces the transfer of Executive Work Permit (EWP) processing to the Department of Labour and Workforce Development. With immediate effect, the Department of Labour and Workforce Development will be exclusively responsible for processing Executive Work Permit applications. All applications should … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands announces the appointment of Attorney at Law Mr. Samuel Jack Husbands as Chair of the Labour Arbitration Tribunal. The Labour Arbitration Tribunal is an independent tribunal set up under the Labour Code, 2010 with the power to make orders and awards. The parties appearing before the body are entitled … Continued
Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley believes that a culture of negativity that has developed in the Virgin Islands is a contributing factor to permanent emigration and brain drain from the territory. Wheatley stated that while a considerable number of Virgin Islanders study abroad and return home to use their skills, others seem to prefer … Continued
An early morning operation led by Royal Virgin Islands Police Force detectives, today May 25th, 2023 resulted in the seizure of four firearms including a high-powered weapon, a significant amount of ammunition and the arrest of five persons. Three males and two females are presently in police custody. Several divisions within the Force participated in … Continued
P3, Paper Plastic Products Inc., a 100% Virgin Islands-owned company, Receives Acknowledgment in Florida Business Magazine for Exemplary Business Activity and Commitment to Excellence. Paper Plastic Products Inc is proud to announce that it has been recently featured in a Florida business magazine for its exceptional business activity and drive for greatness. The company’s dedication … Continued
