DIRECT FLIGHTS FROM THE USA TO BVI MAYBE ON THE HORIZON – DISCUSSIONS WITH ONE AIRLINE SEEMINGLY PROMISING

Direct flights from the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island to the United States may soon become a reality for the British Virgin Islands. This is according to the Premier and Minister of Finance Andrew Fahie, who made the announcement during his annual First District Meeting in Capoon’s Bay over the weekend. He … Continued

MEETING WITH FARMERS & FISHERS STAKEHOLDERS MEETING SCHEDULED

The Government of the Virgin Islands in its continued commitment to ensuring stakeholders are engaged, is tackling the conversation of food production sectors in the Virgin Islands. The aim is creating a progressive and sustained industry through the support of legislation. The meetings are with stakeholders in farmers and fisher’s industry are as follows: Meeting … Continued

CALLING ELECTIONS IN THE BVI NOT DEPENDANT ON THE PENDING COI REPORT – SAYS PREMIER FAHIE

Premier Andrew Fahie has made it clear that the pending report from the Commission of Inquiry’s (COI) investigations will have no bearing on his government’s decision to call the next General Elections in the British Virgin Islands. Premier Fahie put those suspicions to rest during last Friday’s press conference while addressing the topic of elections … Continued

FORGE TO HOST WEEKEND “ENTREPRENEURS ON FIRE EXPO”

FORGE Business Center BVI will be hosting yet another Entrepreneur Business Expo. The Expo takes place on Saturday February 5th, 2022 10am-1pm at Forge Pockwood Pound and 2pm-6pm at the R&R Malone Complex. Event sponsors are CCT, Riteway Food Markets, Infinite Solutions, Ogier, Bobbys Marketplace and MWM Wealth Management. Minister for Health Hon. Carvin Malone … Continued

ROAD PROJECT CONTINUES AT FISH BAY

In continuing its programme of upgrading the Territory’s roads, the Government of Virgin Islands has resumed works on the Fish Bay Road project. Minor traffic disruptions are expected over the course of works and the two-lane traffic along the Blackburn Highway in the vicinity of the works will be maintained without compromising safety.  Access to … Continued

WEEKEND VACCINE DRIVE CONTINUES; HEALTH MINISTER APPEALS FOR RESIDENTS TO GET VACCINATED

The Ministry of Health is informing the public that through the BVI Health Services Authority yet another weekend Drive-Thru-Vaccination-Program will be conducted on the Festival Village Grounds from 9:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th January 2022. Vaccines being administered are the AstraZeneca and Pfizer. AstraZeneca (18yrs and over) and Pfizer (12yrs and … Continued