In observance of World Water Day which is observed on March 22 every year since 1993. Director of the Water and Sewerage Department, Mrs. Perline Scatliffe-Leonard in a Government Information services release that efforts must be made to identify, and in some cases revive water sources to include wells, catchments and natural areas such as … Continued
In a recent Facebook post former Education Minister and businessman Myron Walwyn publically questioned as to when the BVI will relax travel entry requirements. Walwyn said, “The effects of the current conflict in Russia and the Ukraine on our tourism sector must be closely examined. We recently saw some light at the end of the … Continued
In a recent post, Health Minister Hon. Carvin Malone took to social media to appeal to residents to stop the crime. The minister who was present at the Vigil last evening said, “A vigil/wake/observance was held in honour of Le’Shaughn and I am moved to write: Last night, I heard and I felt the pain … Continued
At least one local supermarket has joined in the call of asking customers to return select units of Jergens Ultra Healing Moisturizers following a recall of the product by the manufacturer. Rite Way Food Markets made the appeal on Wednesday via their social media platforms after the manufacturer Kao USA Inc issued a press release … Continued
The Government alone cannot solve the present gun violence situation that has been plaguing the territory in recent years. This was the message shared by the Premier of the Virgin Islands Honourable Andrew Fahie during a recent airing of the VIP Let’s Talk radio programme. He was responding to concerns raised by a caller who … Continued
Government’s aim is not about making revenue through fines, instead the aim is to ensure businesses are in compliance with the respective BVI laws. This was the message shared by the Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew Fahie during a recent press conference which was held to address the recent crackdown of illegal charter … Continued
Active positive COVID-19 cases are once again below 20 in the British Virgin Islands, with no present hospitalisations. This was confirmed in an epidemiological report from the Ministry of Health dated today Wednesday March 23. According to the report the BVI now has 16 active cases with 15 on Tortola and 1 on sister island … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew Fahie has made it clear that the redevelopment plans for the new 4 buildings at the Elmore Stoutt High School is not an election gimmick. Premier Fahie made the comments during the airing of the VIP Lets Talk radio programme on Tuesday. Premier Fahie also revealed that the … Continued
The leader of Government business Premier the Honourable Andrew Fahie has denounced recent rumours which suggest that his government has waged a war against local businesses. The allegations stem from the government’s recent decision to establish a task force in the territory which will be responsible for patrolling local companies to minimize the prospect of … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has charged two Diamond Estate residents in their 20’s for the shooting incident which took place in the parking lot of Bobby’s Supermarket on Sunday. They are 25-year-old Michael Albert Hatchett and 21-year-old Tamisha Dennis. Hatchett is solely charged with attempted murder and is jointly charged with Dennis … Continued
