As of the 30th July 2020, the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has issued a new curfew order, Curfew (No. 25) Order, 2020, which basically extends the previous curfew conditions. This curfew order imposes the following curfew on the Territory between hours 12:00 midnight to 5:00a.m. daily. No person shall be on the street during … Continued
The fire Station in the East End/Long Look community is now functional. Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities Honourable Kye Rymer said the Government of the Virgin Islands remains committed to upgrading and outfitting fire stations throughout the Territory. He said that the Government welcomes the partnership with the Rotary Club of Tortola in completing … Continued
A Jamaican man was charged today for burglarizing Sunrise Bakery on July 6th and Riteway Supermarket on July 18th and 26th. This was confirmed by AG. Information officer Akia Thomas of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force who said “Oshane Daley, a 20 year old Jamaican National , residing in Purcell Estate, has been charged … Continued
Persons being repatriated to the BVI who opt to quarantine at their private residence will be required to pay $6,048. This was revealed to us by an outraged BVIslander who was given what he calls, an “exorbitant” quote by the Ministry of Health. Upon investigation by our newsroom, Permanent Secretary at the MOH and head … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM – Governor Albert Bryan announced during a 7:30 a.m. press briefing that he lifted the curfew imposed at midnight last night at 6:00 a.m. this morning, proclaiming, “The good news is it’s a bright sun-shinning day in the Virgin Islands.” Mr. Bryan also said government employees should report to work — whether in-person … Continued
According to DDM, the National Hurricane Centre has upgraded Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine to Tropical Storm Isaias making it the ninth tropical storm of the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season. At 11pm the centre of Tropical Storm Isaias was located 15.8 degrees north, 67.0 degrees west, or approximately 242 miles southwest of the Virgin Islands. The … Continued
The Public Service will close at 1:00 p.m. today, July 29 as the Territory prepares to experience the effects of Tropical Cyclone Nine. Deputy Governor, Mr. David Archer, Jr. made the announcement to public officers through a Circular on July 28. The Deputy Governor said, “The National Hurricane Centre and Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services … Continued
According to DDM, the National Hurricane Centre continues to monitor Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine (PTC-9). This system may be upgraded to a Tropical Storm today. Potential Tropical Cyclone means a disturbance that is not yet a tropical cyclone but which poses the threat of bringing tropical storm or hurricane conditions to land areas within 48 … Continued
Labour Minister Honorable Vincent Wheatley has stated that the push for self-governance through constitutional reform is not an attempt to seek independence. This was reiterated yesterday during the debate on the Constitutional review in the House of Assembly. He said “We should not confuse self-governing with independence. They are two very different things because independence … Continued
Local entrepreneur, Henry Creque is strongly contesting claims made by General Manager of BVI Electricity, Leroy Abraham that stated local companies showed no interest in the bidding process for Anegada’s Hybrid Renewable Energy & Battery Energy Storage System project. A detailed statement released to the press by the former Deputy General Manager, Mr Creque stated … Continued
