Governor Albert Bryan had limited his coronavirus response updates to Mondays, but with the recent surge in cases in the territory — six new cases were reported Tuesday by the V.I. Dept. of Health — the territory’s leader will host a press briefing on Thursday at 1:00 p.m., where he will announce a number of … Continued
Maples BVI has donated an additional $12,500 to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture to go towards the Elmore Stoutt High School’s Music Programme. Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley thanked Maples for their contribution which will be used to purchase new … Continued
By Myron V Walwyn Whether you are a shareholder or not you must get together and help to keep LIAT in the Caribbean skies. It is also time for the OECS and CARICOM countries to establish protocols amongst themselves to open their borders regionally. This will do so much for their ailing economies while keeping … Continued
Under the theme, “The March Toward Greater Autonomy: Shaping Collective Pride”, Territory Day focused on self-governance and its history here in the Virgin Islands. Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie said, “The purpose of this day is to reflect on our journey as a Territory, a journey that we are still on. … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Island is partnering with the United Kingdom (UK) charity, the Marine Conservation Society and the University of Exeter who is committed to boosting turtle conservation in Montserrat and the Virgin Islands. Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley, said, “We are delighted to be … Continued
The 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season is upon us, have you begun making preparations to ensure your business is ready for a storm? It is vital that businesses ensure that they are properly prepared for the season in order to lessen the duration of time they are not operational for after the passing of a storm. … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission FSC under Section 4 (1)(l) of the Financial Services Commission Act, 2001 is issuing an Advisory, warning the public to beware of Pyramid Schemes and other related investment scams. While there are some legitimate uses of pyramid structures to sell products or other services, a pyramid structure can … Continued
In an invited comment a spokesperson for the Royal Virgin Islands police force has confirmed that they have received reports of a missing man on Tortola, BVI and are actively investigating. Reports received to our newsroom stated that on Monday, June 29th, 2020, Mr. Junior Peters (Photo’d), a middle age Jamaican national living in BVI, … Continued
The Ministry of Health and Social Development is advising the public not to purchase and use hand sanitisers manufactured by Eskbiochem SA de CV in Mexico. The health advisory is due to the potential presence of methanol which the United States Food Drug Administration (FDA) has warned can be “toxic when absorbed through the skin … Continued
On Thursday, June 25th at approximately 3:30 pm, Police Marine Unit Received a call from a concerned member of the community regarding a white sailing vessel that allegedly dropped off persons with backpacks at Prickly Pear Island. The Joint Task Force made up of RVIPF, Immigration and Customs Officers, responded and intercepted a white sailing vessel on the North … Continued
