LIONS CLUB OF TORTOLA LIGHTS UP ROAD TOWN FOR CHRISTMAS

The Lions Club of Tortola officially kicked off the Christmas season in the Territory with their annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Concert on Saturday, November 27 at the Sir Oilva Georges Plaza. President of the Lions Club of Tortola, Kevin S. Fahie said this is an important tradition that the Club has upheld for the … Continued

BVIHSA STAFF SALARIES DELAYED DUE TO “MISSED DEADLINE”, STAFF AWAITING UPDATE; HR MANAGER SAYS SALARIES SHOULD BE RECEIVED BY TODAY AND TOMORROW

In an email sent to some 731 members of staff on Monday November 29th, 2021. Staff of the BVIHSA were made aware of an issue regarding the agencies payroll. The email stated, “Please note that due to a combination of various issues beyond our control, the salaries of employees who bank with the undernoted institutions … Continued

CIBC FIRST CARIBBEAN REOPENS FOLLOWING TEMPORARY CLOSURE DUE TO A POSITIVE COVID-19 CASE – LIMITED SERVICES EXPECTED UNTIL FRIDAY

CIBC FirstCaribbean has resumed limited services from today Wednesday December 1, following a brief closure due to a positive COVID-19 case. This was confirmed in a media release from the Road Town Tortola branch, which said it will resume most services, with the exception of in-branch deposits and withdrawals, and the opening of new accounts. … Continued

THE BVI SPARED IN THE 2021 ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON WHICH FINISHED WITH 21 NAMED STORMS INCLUDING FOUR MAJOR HURRICANES

The British Virgin Islands was spared in the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season which concluded with a total of 21 named storms, with four major hurricanes. Acting Director at the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) Jasen Penn said that while the Virgin Islands was fortunate not to see major impacts from storms this year, others in … Continued

GARVIN ‘G-MONEY’ RICHARDS REMEMBERED FOR HIS POSITIVE PERSONALITY AND SELFLESSNESS

The sudden passing of Long-Look resident Garvin ‘G-Money’ Richards has left the 7th and 8th Districts in a state of mourning, following an alleged tragic accident which occurred sometime on the day of November 23. According to reports, 38-year-old Richards fell from an apartment porch and sustained critical injuries before being rushed to the Dr. D Orlando … Continued

GOV’T HAS SO FAR SPENT AN ESTIMATED $500,000 TO EXPATRIATE ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS – PREMIER IN DISCUSSIONS TO ESTABLISH A LOCAL COAST GUARD

The government of the Virgin Islands has spent approximately $500,000 in the year 2021 so far to expatriate illegal immigrants back to their countries of origin. This according to Minister of Labour and Immigration Vincent Wheatley, who made the disclosure during a press conference on Friday November 26. The minister said that the issue of … Continued

AN ESTIMATED 115 RVIPF OFFICERS AND CIVILIAN STAFF RECOGNISED AT RECENT GENERAL MEETING FOR DUTIES EXECUTED IN 2020-2021 WORK YEAR

Approximately 115 officers and civilian staff of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force were recognised for their work beyond the call of duty during the 2020 – 2021 work year. This was revealed in a media release from the RVIPF which said the meeting the was the first in-person general force meeting since Commissioner of … Continued

SAME-SEX MARRIAGE NOT ON THE AGENDA OF THE VIP ADMINISTRATION FOLLOWING ONGOING COURT CASE WITH A LOCAL SAME-SEX COUPLE

Premier Andrew Fahie has made it abundantly clear that same sex marriage is not on his government’s agenda and will not be at least for the time being. The premier issued a comment on the subject following a question which was posed by local media during last Friday’s press conference. The question stemmed from a … Continued