r for Transportation, Work and Utilities, Honourable Kye Rymer continues to share his vision for first-class roads in the Territory with the signing of a contract to supply Asphaltic Concrete Works across six road project sites on Tortola. The Government of the Virgin Islands in collaboration with the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) signed the … Continued
The British Virgin Islands has turned a major corner in its coronavirus outbreak with a daily decrease in positive cases and record recoveries. This brings the territories’ tally of active covid-19 cases to 1,109. The updated epidemiological records were announced by the Minister of Health and Social Development, Honorable Carvin Malone during a press update … Continued
Member of her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition and second district Representative Hon. Melvin Mitch Turnbull in an invited comment shared with our newsroom his frustration with the recent cabinet decisions which makes provisions for seven members to have political advisors at a cost of $120,000.00 per annum, per contractor of their choice. All cabinet members and … Continued
Nealy $600,000 have been approved by the government of the Virgin Islands to complete demolition works to the Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Complex (RTOAC). This was revealed in the latest Cabinet Decisions statement which stated that Cabinet met on July 8th and approved a number of allocations for rehabilitation works to the Administration Complex. According to … Continued
In recent cabinet decision dated July 5th and 8th, the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has considered and approved along with waving the tender process for Government Ministers including junior ministers a political advisor at a cap of ($120,000.00) per annum. The Premier of the Virgin Islands Hon Andrew A. Fahie will have up to … Continued
Through a Government Information Services release, BVI Post has announced the launch of a new commemorative stamp collection featuring the Territory’s athletes; Chantel Malone, Kyron McMaster, Eldred Henry and Elinah Phillip. This collection was launched today and is said to be significant as it is the first time four athletes have qualified for any Olympic … Continued
Twenty-eight-year old Shaun Massicott of East End was slapped with two charges in the police confiscation of over 200 kilos of cocaine. The accused had initially made good his escape during the drug bust earlier this year. According to official reports, Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force while on mobile patrol noticed a … Continued
The British Virgin Islands will soon have provisions in place which will allow cruise ship vessels to commence their trips from the territory. This was revealed by Premier Andrew Fahie who recently moved the motion to have the Cruising and Home Port Permit Act 2021 passed in the House of Assembly. According to the Premier, … Continued
Residents are waiting far too long to report their COVID-19 symptoms to the relevant local healthcare professionals and as a result are arriving in the Emergency Room at the Dr. D Orlando Smith Hospital too late. This was the sentiments shared by the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), … Continued
The Lions Club of Tortola has elected a new president in the person of Mr. Kevin Fahie, General Manager of Caribbean Cellars Limited. The transition of leadership took place this week after former president Nichola Dunkley was not able to complete her tenure as president due to unforeseen circumstances. In an official statement the club … Continued
