Word reaching our newsroom from senior sources within the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College is that former Virgin Islands Party Candidate Dr. Arlene Smith Thompson has been appointed as the new Vice President of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College. Her appointment took effect October 1st, 2020 for a period of 3 years. Dr. Smith … Continued
Press Release The British Virgin Islands Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association’s (BVICCHA) President of Hospitality and CEO of the Incline Business Group (IBG), Chaunci Cline, worked with a small task force to create the BVI HI 5 Assurance Programme Guidelines. These guidelines included the recommended steps for a soft reopening with a safe haven … Continued
GIS The West End community will soon have a modern centre equipped with resources that will be used as an emergency shelter. Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie said that he is pleased that works have commenced on this project. “The centre is a valuable resource to members of the community. Additionally, … Continued
Chief Planner, Mr. Gregory Adams will be discussing new protocols for conducting business with the Town and Country Planning Department inclusive of all COVID-19 guidelines next week. This was announced in a Government Information Services release. Mr. Adams will also update the Territory on the new services to be offered by the department on the … Continued
The Inland Revenue Department through a Government Information Services release, is reminding property owners in the Virgin Islands that in accordance with the Property Tax Ordinance, Cap 207 (as amended), Property Tax for the year 2020 is due and payable September 1st to November 30th. The Property Tax list includes the name(s) of proprietor(s) and … Continued
GIS – His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Augustus J. U. Jaspert, acting in accordance with the advice of Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie, has prorogued the House of Assembly effective Thursday, October 1 until such a time a new session is appointed. To prorogue a legislative body is to discontinue the … Continued
Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Marlon Penn, is calling for the Premier of the Virgin Islands to explain the contents of the Public Register Agreement with the United Kingdom Government, to the people of the Virgin Islands. On Tuesday 22nd September, in a government press release, it was reported that the Premier of the Virgin … Continued
GIS Chair of the Joint Taskforce, Commissioner of Customs, Mr. Wade Smith clarified an inaccuracy reported by BVI Platinum News article tilted, Twin-Engine Fast Boat In High Sea Pursuit With Joint Patrol Team Reportedly Released. Mr. Smith said that the vessel is detained by Her Majesty’s Customs and the matter is still under investigation. The vessel … Continued
The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has advised the National Security Council to extend the current restricted curfew for a period of seven (7) days from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. daily beginning October 1st. Bars, cinemas, public pools, night clubs and other entertainment services are to remain closed. The order states “for the purposes … Continued
GIS Senior Medical Officer Dr. Shaun Ramroop has said that according to statistics from the National Health Insurance, there are between 5,000 and 10,000 people being treated locally for hypertension which is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Dr. Ramroop while commenting on the Territory’s observance of World Heart Day today is encouraging residents … Continued
