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A leaked document bearing Premier Andrew Fahie’s apparent signature has revealed that the premier was directly at the helm of the recent sacking of two senior BVI Health Services Authority staff members following serious allegations of fraud and gross misconduct. The discovery of the leaked document which also bears the official logo of the Office … Continued

In response to the Minister of Health Hon. Carvin Malones recent declaration that the long awaited scrubber device for the Pockwood Pond incinerator will be arriving shortly; third District Representative Julian Fraser has insisted that scrubber device is not coming and should not be expected to get fixed. This was stated in the oppositions most … Continued

In an official comment the Royal Virgin Islands police confirmed that a male tourist was found unresponsive at Devil’s Bay, Virgin Gorda. The statement said, “Police confirmed that 66-year-old male was found unresponsive in the waters off Devil’s Bay this morning. He was later pronounced dead.” Officials further said the cause of death is unknown. … Continued

Opposition leader Marlon Penn has said that some businesses in the territory are waiting sometimes more than six months to get work permits approved Penn’s comments came at a press conference held by Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition yesterday February 2, where he addressed the issue of delayed work permits in the territory. He said businesses … Continued

Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) made regional headlines after adding several additional Caribbean countries to their list of countries to avoid traveling to amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. As of today, the British Virgin Islands is still on the list of countries that are considered to be at the highest … Continued

Reports are being made that Prince William and Kate Middleton are planning a visit to the Caribbean this spring on a tour reportedly focused ‘ on ecological issues’ that will mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this year. Sources are alleging that the primary stop on this tour will be the nation of Belize where—like the … Continued

The present work permit issue being faced by the Department of Labour and Workforce Development is being labeled as unacceptable and needs to be fixed urgently. This was the sentiment shared by local talk show host Claude ‘Skelton’ Cline during a recent airing of his Honestly Speaking radio programme. Cline called on the government to … Continued

Social Security Board (SSB) customers will now have the option of making online payments through the SSB’s new secure digital portal which was launched on Tuesday February 1. This was confirmed in a media release from the SSB which said the new online payment portal is called ‘SSB Pay’. According to the Board, the introduction … Continued

The newly renovated Flax Administration Building on Virgin Gorda has officially been commissioned on the sister island of Virgin Gorda with an official ceremony and ribbon cutting. The event was attended by legislators, senior government officials, and residents from across the territory. In his remarks Premier of the Virgin Islands Hon. Andrew A Fahie said, … Continued

In an official statement the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) has notified the public that effective immediately the Authority will no longer be publishing international ferry schedules. It has been customary for the Authority to issue international ferry schedules to the general public. The statement added, “The BVIPA will only be making announcements on … Continued