PREMIER FAHIE RAISES CONCERNS TO JMC REGARDING CONSTITUTIONAL RELATIONSHIP

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

NATIONAL BEHAVIOURAL CAMPAIGN REACHES OVER 20,000 PERSONS

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

HONOURABLE DECASTRO LEADS DELEGATION TO MINISTERIAL CONFERENCE

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

BODY FOUND FLOATING IN FAT HOG’S BAY AREA

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

HIGHLY ANTICIPATED BVI GATEWAY APP LAUNCHED TO WELCOME TRAVELERS!

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

TRAFFIC DISRUPTIONS ADVISORY NOTICE – BAUGHER’S BAY AREA

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

BVI HEALTH ADVISORY ISSUED ON GASTROENTERITIS

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

GRADUATES URGED TO START BUSINESSES WITH SKILLS FROM VOCATIONAL PROGRAMME

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