With the “MU” variant of coronavirus now detected in the British Virgin Islands, Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ronald Georges has once reiterated the need for public compliance of the health protocols. Despite the growing concerns of the variant’s immunity to vaccination, Dr. Georges is urging residents to get vaccinated in an effort to arrest … Continued
The abandoned Isabella Morris Primary School is set to soon commence reconstruction and become the first of three junior schools to be established on Tortola. This announcement was made by Education Minister Dr. Natalio Wheatley during a community meeting held in the First District recently. Dr. Wheatley said that funds have already been budgeted for … Continued
The Commission of Inquiry has met yet another hurdle which threatens to pose further challenges in its investigation process, following a new request by the Attorney General Dawn Smith to redact months old testimonies relating documents published on the Radar Barges and the UK Military assistance. This is according to the COI’s attorney Bilal Rawat, … Continued
The newly detected MU or “B.1.621” Covid-19 variant which was designated by the World Health Organization as a “variant of interest” last week has been detected in the British Virgin Islands. MU, first detected in Columbia has already spread to 39 countries including the USVI is now being monitored by global health bodies, some of … Continued
Fully vaccinated persons travelling to the BVI will no longer have to wait hours or days for their travel authorization approval on the BVIGateway Portal following the decision to automate all fully vaccinated applicants. This was confirmed by Premier Andrew Fahie during a recent media conference where he said that his government listened to the … Continued
Premier and Minister for Tourism Andrew Fahie has said that his government could have missed out on more than $10 million in revenue and over 47 potential calls to the territory, if a decision was not quickly made to welcome back cruise vessels to the BVI. The premier made the statement during a recent press … Continued
The Commissioner of Inquiry Sir Gary Hickinbottom has expressed frustration following numerous delays in requested information that continues to disrupt the progression of the ongoing Commission of Inquiry (COI). Sir Hickinbottom made the disclosure during the recommencement of the COI hearings on Monday September 6, where he revealed that the frustration stems from delays dating … Continued
With facilities second to none, Millfield School in Somerset, England provided the perfect venue for the recently concluded Men’s National Team Training Camp. With the FA’s commitment to developing its National Teams to much better and higher levels, Millfield School with its Football Fields, Gymnasium, Swimming Pool, Accommodation and Catering was an ideal venue and … Continued
The Social Security Board is presently urging qualified and experienced individuals or firms to submit proposals to provide full property management services for the Joe’s Hill Manor Estate project. This was expressed in a media release from SSB on Monday September 6, which said the project is a housing community of 25 buildings: comprising of … Continued
Premier Andrew Fahie has hinted at his government raising the $10,000 fine associated with persons who falsify COVID-19 information when entering the territory. The premier’s comments came on Friday September 3 during a press conference, just days after it was revealed that fake vaccination documents coupled with falsified information on COVID-19 tests were discovered at … Continued
