The Executive of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, Police Welfare Association was pleased to host the first of a series of learning/educational initiatives titled “Buying and Building Property in the BVI” on Wednesday, May 27th, 2020. The event was aimed at educating and informing officers and civilian staff of the RVIPF on the requirements … Continued
VI Consortium Governor Albert Bryan during his coronavirus response update press briefing on Monday opened with remarks to address the crime problem that has dominated headlines in the USVI for years. He spoke briefly about the protests ongoing on the U.S. mainland, and said the same inequalities that have led to what is now taking … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon. Andrew A. Fahie has announced that two million dollars has been secured from the Social Security Board to assist farmers and fisher folk during his statement on Social Protection and Economic Stimulation in COVID-19 on Thursday, May 28. He said, “COVID-19 has thrown forward a number of problems such … Continued
Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Hon. Kye Rymer witnessed the contract signing by contractors for works to begin on the additional third lane project in the Traffic Enhancement and Improvement Programme within the city of Road Town on May 29th, 2020. This is following the statement made by Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon. … Continued
Tortola Auto Group also known as (TAG) has introduced an anti-microbial treatment to assist vehicle owners minimize exposure to COVID-19. The treatment instantly defeats microbes and applies a durable antimicrobial barrier. The bonding agent adheres to surfaces to ensure vehicles are free and clear of microbes for up to 30 days. Mr. Gordon French, Senior … Continued
NAGICO Insurances is encouraging the public to be vigilant this Hurricane Season and to implement precautionary measures as experts have warned that this year will be ‘an extremely active’ season, with at least eight hurricanes predicted and 17 named storms. An average hurricane season usually has six hurricanes and 12 named storms. Research Scientist Phil … Continued
The BVI Red Cross and BVI Department of Disaster Management on yesterday June 1st, 2020 signed a Memorandum of Understanding to define the areas of cooperation between the agencies, hence strengthening the disaster response. The MOU signing took place on the first day of the 2020 Hurricane Season, at the BVI Red Cross Headquarters. Director … Continued
The third phase of repair works on the Bregado Flax Educational Centre (BFEC), Virgin Gorda, commenced on May 26, just 25 days after the contract was signed to Quality Construction Limited. The $1.7 million dollar project includes the complete restoration of Blocks 2 and 4 of the centre: internal refurbishment and roof replacement for Blocks … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands is inviting Expressions of Interest for the development of an Energy Transition Plan for the British Virgin Islands which will serve as a logical road map that allows the Territory to achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2035 and 100% renewable energy for all uses by 2050. Permanent Secretary in … Continued
A contract was signed today between the Social Security Board and James Todman Construction Limited for the construction of affordable housing in the Territory. Upon completion, the project will result in forty-three (43) housing units available on seven (7) acres of land located in Joe’s Hill. The contract signing was chaired by the Director of … Continued
