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The government of the Virgin Islands has decided through Cabinet to “strongly encourage” all persons who associate with cruise passengers and crew members to become fully vaccinated or undertake a bimonthly COVID-19 testing, following the removal of previous restrictions to cruise passengers. This is according to a recent publication of a post-Cabinet Meeting statement dated … Continued

Premier Andrew Fahie has labelled the re-opening of the Taddy Bay International Airport as a victory for the people of Virgin Gorda and the British Virgin Islands, stating that it will significantly boost tourism on the sister island, ultimately impacting the territory’s economy. Premier Fahie made the comments to 284News following the landing of the … Continued

The Commemorative book launch of the 1949 March scheduled for tomorrow Wednesday, November 24th will be held virtually due to the recent Covid exposure in the territory. As announced earlier by officials persons who attended recent events where Covid cases were detected are being asked to monitor and as such organizers made the decision to … Continued

Today Tuesday November 23 marks a very significant day for the residents of Virgin Gorda and the wider British Virgin Islands as the island welcomed its first flight following the reopening of the Taddy Bay International Airport. The flight while being a ceremonial trip to kick off the reopening of the airport, it also welcomed … Continued

Climate change continues to be a primary focus for the Virgin Islands, a sentiment also echoed by other Overseas Territories (OTs) at the Joint Ministerial Council (JMC), according to Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie. On Wednesday, 17 November, the final day of the JMC, Premier represented the Virgin Islands in discussions … Continued

Residents and visitors in West End, Tortola will be better prepared for emergencies after the installation of a new early warning siren at the West End Community Centre. Nearby residents may hear brief testing of the unit on installation day Tuesday, November 23. Residents should expect the unit to sound for one minute as part … Continued

GIS The Ministry of Health and Social Development has confirmed that positive cases of COVID-19 attended the: Fish Fete on Saturday, 13th November, 2021 held on the Festival Grounds Phi Theta Kappa Honour Society Induction Ceremony on Monday, 15th November, 2021 at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College The Ministry is asking all persons that attended the … Continued

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has stated that two-hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) is allocated for Tourism Infrastructure Development as he emphasised the Government’s commitment to developing the Territory’s tourism product in the 2022 Budget Address.  The Premier said several projects will be undertaken including the construction of bathroom facilities at Brewer’s Bay … Continued

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has announced that the Government of the Virgin Islands remains committed to strengthening the Territory’s energy supply and reducing its carbon footprint. The Premier, while delivering the 2022 Budget Address, referenced the contract signed between the Anegada Hybrid Renewable Energy and Battery Energy Storage System Project … Continued

The House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands is ensuring a smooth process for the passing of the Territory’s 2022 budget. Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie presented the Appropriation Bill or the Appropriation (2022) Act, 2021 at the Thirteenth Sitting of the Third Session of the Fourth House of Assembly on … Continued