His Excellency the Governor, Mr. John Rankin, acting in accordance with the advice of the Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie, has prorogued the House of Assembly effective Thursday, December 23 until such a time a new session is appointed. To prorogue a legislative body is to discontinue the meetings without dissolving … Continued
Leader of the Opposition and Representative for the Eighth District Honourable Marlon A. Penn, over the Christmas holidays, donated holiday ham and turkey, cases of water and food boxes to families in both the 7th and 8th Districts. “Traditionally during the holiday season families come together at the table to celebrate, socialize and reconnect. I … Continued
The British Virgin Islands has recorded 101 additional COVID-19 cases within a space of 48-hours to take the tally of active coronavirus cases in the territory to 357. This was revealed in an epidemiological summary dated today Thursday December 30 which revealed that some 287 cases are now on Tortola, while 69 are on Virgin … Continued
The Family Support Network assisted approximately 150 families across the British Virgin Islands during the Christmas season with food supplies from their pantry, gifts to children and counseling services to residents in need. FSN’s Treasurer Jasmin D’Aguiar made the disclosure during an invited comment from our newsroom recently, where she said her organization was able … Continued
Bank officials of Banco Popular Road Town Branch have confirmed today December 30th, 2021 the abrupt closer of the bank due to the suspected detection of Covid-19 cases. Clients were abruptly meet with a notice of “closed until further notice” sign. It is unclear how long the closure will last. On December 28th, 2021 Bank … Continued
Long before the onset of Covid-19, BVI residents have always complained of experiencing shipping stress including delayed, lost or stolen packages along with hefty shipping costs to get products to the Virgin Islands. As Covid-19 cases continue to spike worldwide, BVI residents are being warned of shipping delays as international offices are severely impacted by … Continued
Throughout 2021 the Government of the Virgin Islands under the leadership of Premier Andrew Fahie has probably more often than any Government held sessions of pray and praise in the Virgin Islands. All of the events held this year were an opportunity for legislators and residents to pray for the territory amidst a very turbulent … Continued
Chief immigration Officer Mr. Ian Penn has confirmed that the eleven (11) individuals pictured are persons of interest with the immigration department for the period of 2021. The matter was immediately reported to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and is an ongoing and active investigation. The eleven (11) individuals are as follows: Haitian … Continued
In a recently received media release from the BVIHSA, Chairman of the Board of Directors Mr. Moleto Smith has officially issued a statement following the abrupt non-disciplinary dismissal of the Chief Executive Officer Mrs. Cedorene Patricia Malone-Smith and Human Resources Manager Mr. Levor Lettsome. 284 Media delayed reporting on the matter as our newsroom reached … Continued
The BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) will be giving all employees one year of increments and those whose hours were docked last August will be receiving a “one-off” ex-gratia payment to compensate for their loss. This was revealed by Premier and Minister of Finance Andrew Fahie during an issued statement on Wednesday December 29. According to … Continued
