Active positive COVID-19 cases in the British Virgin Islands continue to be on the decline after some 191 recoveries were registered on Wednesday January 19, to now bring the total active cases in the territory to 861. This is according to an epidemiological report from the Ministry of Health which revealed that 153 new cases were also … Continued
The plans which were created for the redevelopment of the Elmore Stoutt High School under the National Democratic Party (NDP) government has been labeled as inadequate as it lacked the necessary resilience needed in the BVI post hurricanes Irma and Maria. This was the claim made by Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Dr. Natalio … Continued
Close family have confirmed the passing of prominent Virgin Islander Mr. Vincent O’Neal, former Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority. O’Neal led the BVI Ports Authority from 2006 to 2012. Mr. O’Neal a Virgin Gordian, passed away this morning January 20th following an illness at the Dr. D Orlando Smith hospital.
The BVI Airports Authority has amended the operational hours at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport, Beef Island Tortola. Ag. Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority, Mr. Keith Flax, issued a statement on behalf of the Board of Directors informing residents and the travelling public that effective today, 19th January, 2022 the following are … Continued
During the recently held speech from the Throne, Governor of the Virgin Islands his Excellency John Rankin CMG stated that Security and Justice Legislations are at the top of Government’s Agenda. Rankin who on January 18th, 2022 was delivering his first Speech from the Throne since taking up the post of Governor in the Virgin … Continued
British Virgin Islands International forward Josh Bertie recently signed a dual-registration deal with English Club Dorchester Town FC and his former club Andover Town. The 25-year-old scored 31 goals in 25 games this season with Andover Town before getting the nod with 7th Division club Dorchester Town FC. Bertie’s first game for Dorchester was described by … Continued
Last evening January 19th, 2022 after 8pm, residents became alarmed by a loud explosion. Shortly after the loud noise alerted nearby residents that something was wrong, Chief Fire Officer Mr. Zebalon McLean said reports were then made to the Virgin Gorda Fire station of a home on fire. The wooden home and a vehicle parked … Continued
Opposition Leader Marlon Penn believes that the government is wasting taxpayers’ funds with their new redevelopment plan for the Elmore Stoutt High School, stating that a sound plan already exist which previously went through a thorough process. Penn made the comment during a recent interview with 284News where he said that under the National Democratic … Continued
In a message to all business stakeholders in the Virgin Islands, the BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association is asking stakeholders to register their interest for the upcoming business stakeholders meeting. In an official message, the Chamber said, “The National Sustainable Development Plan is near the completion of the first draft. The Chamber is … Continued
In a continued effort to keep the business community engaged, the BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association is hosting a series of Business Continuity Planning Lunch and Learn working sessions. Part 1 is being held today January 19th, 2022 from 12-1pm. In an official comment the chamber said, “2022 is all about PLANNING. One … Continued
