Government has officially appointed 6 individuals to serve on the newly established Trade Commission, which will seek to enforce the Consumer Protection Act in the territory to protect consumers from price gouging. Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew Fahie made the announcement during a recent press conference, where he disclosed that Michael Fay will … Continued
The Premier of the Virgin Islands Hon. Andrew A Fahie, along with the support of all members of House of Assembly are teaming up with the Commissioner of Police and the Governor in a campaign to reduce the number of firearms on the streets by offering a two-week Firearm and Offensive Weapon Amnesty beginning on … Continued
It has been announced through a Government Information Services release, that Ms. Anika Christopher a young writer, poet and publisher has been chosen to represent the BVI at the Commonwealth Games in May. Ms. Christopher’s selection by the Birmingham Commonwealth Games Organizers has made the Virgin Islands one of only five Commonwealth countries to have … Continued
In a recent social media post, The Virgin Islands Softball – Baseball Association paid tribute to avid softball player and businessman Khoy “Mailman” Frett who transitioned on Saturday March 27th, 2022. The post stated, “The Virgin Islands Softball – Baseball Association and the extended Softball family mourns the loss of another outstanding player Mr Khoy … Continued
The Commission of Inquiry has taken a toll on the Government says Premier Andrew Fahie. Speaking at a Government Press Conference today, Friday March 25th, the Premier addressed the stress that the COI caused the public service, calling the requests “unreasonable,” and alleging that the total cost incurred amounts to approximately five million dollars. “We … Continued
Speaking at a Government Press Conference today, Friday March 25th, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley, Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration said that the minimum wage is overdue an assessment since 2019. The Minister said “I think there was a study done around 2014 that said it should be revised in five years, which would … Continued
Government will be reducing all import duties down to 5 percent over athree-month period to cushion the global rise in prices, which is due to theincrease of oil and fuel following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew Fahie made theannouncement during a media briefing on Friday March 25. He said … Continued
The highly anticipated original local play entitled “Resilience: Our Legacy Unchained” is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday this weekend, at the Eileene L Parsons Auditorium at H Lavity Stoutt Community College. The play is a narrative metaphor for the essence of Virgin Islands culture: resilience. It reimagines Nottingham Estate, Tortola circa the 1770’s and highlights … Continued
The Department of Labour and Workforce Development has a new task force which is aimed at tackling the work permit backlog that have been plaguing the department over the past few months. This was confirmed by the Minister for Labour and Immigration Honourable Vincent Wheatley who said the task force is comprised of former retired … Continued
The Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Service is the recipient of 16 much needed lifesaving defibrillators. This was announced in a Government Information Services release. The devices, which are used to revive the heart of someone who is in cardiac arrest, were handed over by His Excellency the Governor, Mr. John Rankin, CMG who was … Continued
