7 of the 9 community centres in the British Virgin Islands are still undergoing rehabilitation works even in the midst of the most active Atlantic Hurricane Season. This was revealed by the Minister of Health and Social Development Carvin Malone during a recent Sitting of the House of Assembly. According to Malone, the only two … Continued
The Ministry of Education has announced collection dates and times for Chromebook devices which were loaned to students from the sister islands of Virgin Gorda and Anegada during the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school years. The ministry made the announcement via two separate bulletins, both dated on Tuesday August 17. “The public is notified that officers … Continued
The British Virgin Islands continues to see a decline in active positive COVID-19 cases with the total now down to 31. This is according to an August 18 COVID-19 dashboard report which also confirmed a decline in hospitalisations with the total now at 4, of whom are all unvaccinated. Of the 31 active cases, 18 … Continued
The US National Hurricane Centre (NHC) has upgraded Tropical Storm Grace to a category one hurricane. In the 11 am update, the NHC said Grace has maximum sustained winds that are near 75 mph (120 km/h) with higher gusts. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from the centre of Hurricane Grace … Continued
Speaker of the House of Assembly Julian Willock has taken the three attorneys of the Commission of Inquiry to Court on the premise of practicing in the BVI without being admitted to the local Bar. This was revealed during a media conference held on Wednesday August 18, by the Speaker. He said, “On the tenth … Continued
A total of 413 persons were kicked off the National Health Insurance (NHI) system and denied benefits after being either laid-off or terminated from their place of employment. This is according to the Minister of Labour and Immigration Vincent Wheatley who made the disclosure during a recent Sitting of the House of Assembly. Minister Wheatley … Continued
Some 31 teachers will be leaving the education system ahead of the upcoming 2021-2022 academic school year, leaving a total of 47 vacancies to be filled. This was revealed by the Education Minister Dr. Natalio Wheatley, during a recent session of the House of Assembly. He was responding to questions posed by the Second District … Continued
In an effort to accommodate the entire body, students will utilize a two-shift system when face-to-face classes resume at the Elmore Stoutt High School on September 6th. As a result, parents are now being guided on the reopening protocols. The junior students (grades 7-9) will be housed at the Lower Estate campus and while seniors … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has introduced an innovative personalized Quick Response Code (QR), which allows for persons requiring COVID-19 testing to register and receive their test results faster. This initiative is being piloted at the Althea Scatliffe Primary School and is expected to be rolled out Territory wide soon. The pilot … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority presently owes central government more than $9 million for taxes collected since 2016 and for the balance of a loan issued to assist with works at the Cyril B Romney Tortola Pier Park. This information was revealed by Premier Andrew Fahie during a recent sitting in the House of … Continued
