GIS Yesterday, the Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie raised concerns during the Overseas Territories Joint Minister Council (JMC) meeting regarding language of the communiqué relating to a section on the Constitutional Relationship. In making his final intervention during the JMC, Premier Fahie said the following: “I am aware that the OTs … Continued
In a Government Information Services release, through the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture it has been reported that the Ministry’s campaign on positive behavioural management has reached more than 20,000 residents through digital advertisements and billboards. The national campaign held in conjunction with the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) … Continued
In a Government Information Services release it was announced that Junior Minister for Tourism Honourable Sharie B. deCastro is leading a delegation at the Seventh Ministerial Conference on the Information Society in Latin America and the Caribbean from November 23 to 26. Honourable DeCastro is leading the delegation to the three-day virtual conference on behalf … Continued
Members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force have confirmed reports of a body found floating in the vicinity of Fat Hogs bay. RVIPF Information Officer Dianne Drayton said “Police can confirm that a decomposing body was found in the Fat Hog’s Bay area. There are no other details available at the time. The identity … Continued
The highly anticipated “BVI Gateway App” which gives incoming tourists authorization to enter the British Virgin Islands was launched yesterday, November 23rd by Government of the Virgin Islands. The mobile application will be used by visitors to upload their travel documents prior to their arrival from December 1st, onwards. The portal details the application process … Continued
Press release The Wolues WFC made it two wins from two in the FA’s Women’s Futsal League as they overcame an early deficit against the Panthers WFC to record a 1-5 victory on Saturday at Cedar School. The Wolues, many who have played together with the Manatees Football Program since an early age, were able … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands continues with its road rehabilitation projects which are being executed in collaboration with the Recovery and Development Agency. The latest project involves the restoration of the section of roadway in the vicinity of Qwomar Trading and above Bob’s Gas station which was undermined following the floods of 2017. Motorists … Continued
In a Government Information Services release, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon. Andrew A. Fahie is leading a delegation to the annual Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) being held from November 23 to 26. This year’s JMC meeting is being held virtually in light of restrictions due to the on-going Covid-19 pandemic. The response … Continued
In a Government Information Services release, The Ministry of Health and Social Development has issued a health alert as a result of an increased level of gastroenteritis reported in the Territory. According to the Public Health officials, Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the lining of the stomach and small and large intestines. The condition is … Continued
Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley has encouraged graduates of the Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) programme to start their own businesses with the skills they have acquired. In his address to the graduates of the second and third cohort of students from the Virgin Islands School … Continued
