Construction works have commenced on the additional third lane project in the Traffic Enhancement and Improvement programme in Road Town following the signing of a contract on June 29. Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Honourable Kye Rymer said the project which begins on July 7 is being undertaken by contractors Accurate Construction and Jason … Continued
Healthcare professionals across the Territory will be engaged in a series of virtual workshops as they continue their professional development. The office of Chief of Drugs and Pharmaceutical Services in the Ministry of Health and Social Development will be hosting the four sessions in the months of July, August, September and October in collaboration with … Continued
The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services has indicated that there is a high probability later tonight and continuing into Wednesday morning, a fairly active tropical wave entering the region with deep moisture will heighten the chances of showers and thunderstorms. Possible rainfall total for the forecast period is 6 to 13 mm or 0.25 to … Continued
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture is the recipient of 15 laptops courtesy of the accounting and auditing firm Deloitte. The laptops will go to students in need of devices for blended learning in the new academic school year. Minister, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley said that the ministry is … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands (GOVI) has received financing from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) in an amount equivalent to US$65,291,000 towards the cost of CDB No. 12/SRF-OR-BVI: Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Loan – Hurricane Irma Project and intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of this financing to eligible payments under a contract … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands invites tenders for the Construction of a Social Home in Sea Cow’s Bay, Tortola, British Virgin Islands. Procurement Coordinator, Mrs. Ishma Rhymer said eligible tenderers are required to submit Certificates of Good Standing in respect of Social Security, National Health Insurance, Inland Revenue, the Commercial Registry and a valid … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands is inviting tenders for the Construction of a new Social Home in Fresh Water Pond, West End, Tortola. The proposed works comprise of furnishing all plant, labor, equipment and materials and performing all operations in connection with the construction of the new Social Home in accordance with the drawings … Continued
The United Kingdom Government announced that 73 countries will be allowed to travel, quarantine-free to England, United Kingdom, commencing 10th July 2020. The British Virgin Islands was on the list of the countries and territories to be exempted from the UK’s mandatory 14 day-quarantine period upon arrival into England. The following countries were listed on … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) will now be offering COVID-19 testing to more persons in the community. Director of Primary Health Care, Dr. Natasha Frett said over the past months COVID-19 testing focused on identifying those persons that were infected with the disease, their close contacts and persons at risk. “Identifying these … Continued
On Friday July 3rd, 2020 the Government of the Virgin Islands received a check from the Social Security Board for $40 million dollars. The monies are expected to be directly used towards Phase two of the Economic Stimulus package as a result of COVID-19, in which the territory has seen hundreds of persons apply through … Continued
