Director of the Taxi and Livery Commission (TLC) Mr. Jevaughn Parsons, held two administrative hearings since taking office, to resolve complaints filed against taxi operators. Mr. Parsons said the hearings were held in keeping with the mission of the TLC to ensure that Virgin Islanders, residents and visitors have access to safe, efficient and reliable … Continued
Presentations were made to 8th Grade female students at the Elmore Stoutt High School as the Office of Gender Affairs celebrated women in male dominated careers in observance of International Women’s Day. Gender Affairs Coordinator Ms. Tara Sue Morgan said the female presenters were invited to share their personal experiences with the students on engaging … Continued
The BVI Airports Authority is advising the travelling public that as mandated by the Government of the Virgin Islands, airports in the Territory will remain operational with several restrictions, until further notice. According to the Acting Managing Director, Mr. Clive Smith, “the directives issued by the Premier, Hon. Andrew A. Fahie on 17th March 2020 … Continued
The International Tax Authority (“ITA”) following the announcement made by the Government is activating its business continuity plan during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. As a result, the ITA expects to maintain its operational frameworks and meet its international obligations. Confidentiality and data safeguards remain critical for the ITA’s functioning and strict security measures will continue … Continued
Minister for the Overseas Territories Baroness Elizabeth Sugg held a teleconference earlier today with the Premiers and Chief Ministers of the Overseas Territories (OTs) to discuss the response to COVID-19, and how the United Kingdom (UK) can support the OTs response to this crisis. Baroness Sugg said COVID-19 is having a global impact and notably … Continued
Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Honourable Vincent Wheatley has commended the Department of Labour and Workforce Development for its reform process which he said has dramatically improved services offered to the public. Honourable Wheatley was addressing the first employer orientation session which saw six (6) representatives from the public and private sector receiving … Continued
Tuesday, March 17th, 2020 – Caribbean Cellular Telephone (CCT BVI) continues to closely monitor developments related to the current outbreak of the Coronavirus known as COVID-19. Here’s how we’re responding: 1. Our focus today is the same as every day. We are committed to ensuring that our customers have access to the most reliable telecommunications … Continued
TEHRAN (Associated Press) Iran reported its single biggest jump in deaths from the new coronavirus on Wednesday as another 147 people died, raising the country’s overall death toll to 1,135. The nearly 15% spike in deaths amid a total of 17,361 confirmed cases in Iran — marks the biggest 24-hour rise in fatalities since officials … Continued
WASHINGTON (Associated Press) — No one knows how long it will last or how much it will hurt. But the U.S. economy is either sliding into a recession for the first time since 2009 or is already in one — a sudden victim of the coronavirus outbreak. The vast changes deemed necessary to defeat the … Continued
WASHINGTON (Associated Press) — Joe Biden swept to victory in Florida, Illinois and Arizona, increasingly pulling away with a Democratic presidential primary upended by the coronavirus and building pressure on Bernie Sanders to abandon his campaign. On Wednesday, Sanders’ campaign manager said Sanders “is going to be having conversations with supporters to assess his campaign.” … Continued
