Today Saturday, February 27th members of the Royal Virgin Islands police force in responding to a noise nuisance report, were forced to disperse a gathering at Sebastian’s BVI on the western end of Tortola after an event held at that venue drew a crowd that well exceeded the 175-person legal limit. Both the event coordinator … Continued
GIS The British Virgin Islands (BVI) has welcomed CARICOM interest in the Commission of Inquiry (COI) currently taking place in the Territory, highlighted in the communiqué of the recently concluded 32nd Intersessional Meeting of the Conference of the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community on February 24 and 25. According to the communiqué, “The Heads … Continued
The Commissioner of Inquiry Gary Hickinbottom has revealed that he has the authority to summon the production of information and documents from Government or anyone who refuse to volunteer same, during the inquiry. This was captured in a statement published today by the COI’S office. See statement below: MAKING REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION: UPDATE … Continued
Press Release Minister of Health and Social Development Hon. Carvin Malone has hailed women’s contribution to the health and social response to COVID-19 in the British Virgin Islands at UN ECLAC’s 60thMeeting of the Presiding Officers of the Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean that began on 23rdFebruary 2021. In his presentation to … Continued
The reopening of seaports been delayed to April 15th according to a statement released by the BVI Ports Authority, sending outrage throughout the marine community. The BVIPA listed these four reasons to substantiate the delay; i. that islands within the region have reported increased numbers of COVID-19 cases; ii. the increased possibility of the introduction … Continued
GIS Virgin Islands residents are invited to improve their readiness for earthquake and tsunami events by joining the regional Caribe Wave exercise taking place on Thursday March 11. Occurring on the 10-year anniversary of the devastating earthquake and tsunami off the coast of Fukushima, Japan, this year’s exercise is a somber reminder of the dangers … Continued
His Excellency the Governor Mr. John J. Rankin has said that all BVI residents will be offered both doses of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine by July 31st, in accordance with the UK’s intent to speed up the vaccination rollout. Governor Rankin said “the UK has been leading the way on the rollout of vaccines and … Continued
A massive fire that broke out in Paraquita Bay shortly after 7pm last night, completely engulfing an area filled with bales of plastic bottles and aluminum. According to Green VI, the fire was “mysteriously started in dry bush that was being stored for chipping into mulch for farmers” and simultaneously used to organize 98 bales … Continued
Written by Richard Branson When it comes to ending the so-called war on drugs, the pace of change has been slow. Many parts of the world still pursue the same failed policies of the last six decades, wasting billions on tough law enforcement, criminalisation, and mass incarceration, without having any impact on supply or demand … Continued
Despite going a goal down early in their Super 6 encounter with Islanders FC, the Wolues FC recovered to grab a 2-1 victory on Sunday 21st February at the FA’s new stadium venue in East End / Long Look. Knru Charles latched onto a diagonal pass over the top in the 6th minute to catch … Continued
