The UK Navy ship whose initial offer to strengthen the integrity of our borders was declined by the BVI Government, is now on its way back to the territory. This was confirmed by a press letter released by His Excellency, Governor Augustus J.U. Jaspert that stated “to tackle the immediate threats to our border security, … Continued
GIS – The Virgin Islands will be swearing-in its second local Attorney General (AG) at a Special Sitting of the House of Assembly on October 1. Ms. Dawn J. Smith will be sworn in as Attorney General at the sitting accommodated by Speaker of the House of Assembly, Honourable Julian Willock. Honourable Willock in a … Continued
GIS – The Government of the Virgin Islands has signed a contract for $100,000 with ACS Construction for work on Phase II of the Jeffrey Caines Sports Arena in Virgin Gorda. Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley said that with support from the … Continued
(CNN)- The United Kingdom and France both reported their highest rise in daily coronavirus case numbers Thursday with Europe in the grip of a second wave of infection. It comes amid a flurry of outbreaks at universities across Europe, which has seen students in Scotland told “there must be no parties, and no socialising outside their households. “French health authorities … Continued
The recruitment process for a new Police commissioner is underway as top cop Michael Matthew’s tenure comes to an end in April of 2021. This was confirmed by His Excellency Governor Augustus J.U. Jaspert, who has responsibility for the territory’s constabulary. Governor Jaspert said “the current Commissioner of Police’s contract is due to end … Continued
VI Consortium While the first week of the return of leisure travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands has been “extraordinarily successful”, according to V.I. Department of Tourism representatives, the territory continues to urge compliance with the stringent protocols and guidelines that have been established to help curb the spread of Covid-19 Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte … Continued
During the 14th Sitting Of The Second Session Of The Fourth House Of Assembly, held on September 23rd, 2020, Hon. Vincent Wheatley, Minister of Natural Resources and Immigration reported that more than 60% of approved claims for Unemployment/ Underemployment Benefits have been paid out. Thus far the Government of the Virgin Islands have paid out … Continued
The Government has made steps in their efforts to supplement the NHI programme as they have brought the accounts with medical providers up to date. Payments to providers were 6 months behind. With the provision of the grant funding, providers are now paid up to July 2020. The Premier of the Virgin Islands, Hon. Andrew … Continued
The seventeen million, nine hundred and thirty-nine thousand, one hundred and four dollars and thirty-two cents ($17,939,104.32) Joe’s Hill Housing Project commenced on July 1st 2020 and is on schedule to be completed in the projected 3.5 years despite COVID-19 restrictions and curfew measures. This was confirmed by Minister of Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, … Continued
The US National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has reported a significant increase in lumber prices due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The NAHB reported that due to “insufficient domestic production and tariffs on Canadian sources, the price of lumber has staged a staggering increase in recent months, rising roughly 80% since mid-April to an average … Continued
