Premier Andrew Fahie has encouraged residents to keep their trust and faith in God as the territory continues to rebuild following the devastation caused by hurricanes Irma and Maria. The Premier made the plea in a statement delivered on the four-year anniversary of the passage of Hurricane Irma on Monday September 6. The Premier said, … Continued
Deputy Premier Dr. Hon. Natalio Wheatley has welcomed the conclusions and recommendations of the United Nations (UN) Committee of 24’s (C-24) regional seminar on decolonization held in Saint John Parish, Dominica from 25th – 27th August 2021, which he attended on behalf of Premier and Minister of Finance Hon. Andrew A. Fahie.According to Hon. Wheatley, … Continued
Nearly 4000 pounds of cocaine valued approximately $51 million was seized by the United States Coast Guard just off the shores of Anegada last Friday. This was confirmed in a news release issued by the U.S. Coast Guard 7th District Puerto Rico. According to the release, during a routine patrol the night of August 27, … Continued
COVID-19 cases in the British Virgin Islands have recorded yet another increase from the previously reported 50, to now 66 active positive cases, while the curfew is extended for another 14-days. This was revealed in a dashboard report from the BVI Health Services Authority on September 3, which said a total of 30 new cases … Continued
Cruise ships wins the battle of having COVID-19 testing requirements waived for passengers who depart their vessels, once remaining inside newly established passenger bubbles. This announcement was made by Premier Andrew Fahie during a media conference on Friday September 3, to update the public on a number of decisions made by Cabinet on the Cruise … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has extended the deadline for the completion of the mandatory COVID-19 Stimulus Feedback form to Sunday, October 17. Permanent Secretary of the Premier’s Office, Dr. Carolyn O’Neal-Morton explained that the extension of the deadline is necessary to ensure that the Government can properly assess the impact of the COVID-19 … Continued
Former Commissioner of Police Michael Matthews joined Commissioner Mark Collins and other officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force in paying tribute to Deputy Commissioner of Police Alwin James following his recently announced retirement. Deputy Commissioner of Police Alwin James submitted his retirement letter from the Force which will come into effect at the … Continued
Senior Opposition legislator Mark Vanterpool has announced that he will be bowing out of politics after completing his term, and contends that this time he is indeed serious about his decision. Vanterpool made the announcement during the 11th Sitting of the Third Session of the House of Assembly on Thursday September 2nd. He said, “The Honourable … Continued
Territorial At Large Representative Neville Smith has said he believes the sensitive nature of the two contracts which were recently awarded to his security company, should have resulted in the contracts being laid before the National Security Council as opposed to the House of Assembly. Smith made the comment during Thursday’s Sitting of the House … Continued
The British Virgin Islands has recorded an increase in ‘hit and run’ accidents with 17 recorded over the last two months. This is according to Police Inspector George Mason of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, who made the disclosure during an interview with our news station yesterday. Inspector Mason who is responsible for the … Continued
