1000 JOBS IN 1000 DAYS COMPENSATION FOR EMPLOYERS

GIS The Government of the Virgin Islands is reminding employers to submit detailed information on persons they employed under the 1000 Jobs in 1000 Days Programme to be eligible for the 10 percent compensation of the total salaries paid. Information is required for each employee hired following the August 21, 2019 launch and includes: 1. … Continued

BVI AND UN WIDEN COOPERATION AS BREXIT ENDS EU AID

The British Virgin Islands has strengthened cooperation with the United Nations ahead of losing future European Union support for sustainable development at the end of 2020 when the Brexittransition period expires. To advance the sustainable development of the islands, the British Virgin Islands Government has secured technical assistance from the UN Economic Commission for Latin America and … Continued

OFFICIALS RESPOND TO ERRONEOUS ARTICLE REGARDING FOUR PERSONS ENTERING THE BVI ILLEGALLY

In a Government Information Service release dated November 29, 2020. Government and Law enforcement officials have responded to claims regarding four persons entering the territory illegal. The release stated: There is an erroneous news article titled: “Virginia woman worried about safety of sister detained in British Virgin Islands” by Scott Taylor, ABC7 WJLA, November 26th, … Continued

AVENGERS FALL TO A 10- 2 DEFEAT BY THE WOLUES

Press Release Despite a strong early defensive performance, the shorthanded Avengers WFC were first overwhelmed and then steam rollered by the marauding Wolues WFC, falling to a 10-2 defeat in Saturday’s Futsal League encounter at Cedar School to a team that are quickly becoming irresistible to watch and seemingly impossible to beat. The Avengers strategy, … Continued

VIRGIN GORDA SHOOTING LEAVES TWO HURT

Confirmed reports from sources within the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force have confirmed that two individuals have been hurt in a shooting incident on Virgin Gorda today, Sunday November 29th, 2020.  The victims have been taken to the Nurse Iris O’Neal Clinic on Virgin Gorda and are expected to be transferred to the Dr. D. … Continued

ONE NEW CASE OF COVID-19 CONFIRMED IN THE BVI

Based on new epidemiological records, another case of COVID-19 has been recorded in the British Virgin Islands. Minister of Health, Hon. Carvin Malone told 284 news today that the new case was someone who repatriated back to the BVI. Honorable Malone said it was a “returning resident, tested while in quarantine”. To date the territory … Continued

CARNIVAL CANCELS US CRUISES FOR JANUARY, 2021

Carnival Cruise Line has cancelled additional cruises from the United States for the first month of 2021. This, following an advisory against cruise travel from the US-based Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Carnival said in a press release that their decision will affect all embarkations from US homeports from January 1-31 and all embarkations on … Continued

RACISM HAS DRIVEN AMERICA INTO DECLINE- EDITORIAL BY DICKSON IGWE

People all over the world view the USA today alarmingly.  Outsiders – non Americans- are at a loss for the downward trajectory of the supposedly most powerful country on earth.  The USA is no longer a draw for world travelers and migrants. The greatly valued Green Card is only attractive to desperate people from war torn and economically depressed lands.  In fact … Continued

OUTSTANDING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO BE HONORED

GIS Members of the Territory’s law enforcement, security and protection forces will soon be awarded the Governor’s Medal for Meritorious Service. The initiative launched by His Excellency the Governor Augustus Jaspert will see up to 10 persons receiving awards. Governor Jaspert said he is pleased to launch the initiative, which will hereafter be awarded annually … Continued

RVIPF RECEIVES FOUR NEW VEHICLES

GIS The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force will add four new law enforcement vehicles to their fleet as the Government of the Virgin Islands continues to invest in law enforcement. Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie said the vehicles have just arrived to the Territory and that he is pleased that the … Continued