MAJOR UPDATE TO BVI NOW APP PROMISES TO TREMENDOUSLY INCREASE THE EXPERIENCE OF ALL CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS TO THE BVI

A major software update to the BVI Now application for all cruise ship passengers promises to significantly increase visitors’ experience to the British Virgin Islands with loads of new features and content. This was confirmed in a media release from the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) on Wednesday November 24, which said the updates to the … Continued

TURNBULL SAYS THE VIP ADMINISTRATION HAS PROVEN TO BE A FAILED GOVERNMENT AFTER CONSTANTLY IGNORING THE WISHES OF THE PEOPLE

Opposition Legislator Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull believes that the present Andrew-Fahie led Virgin Islands Party Administration is a failed government, following their recent decision to ignore the people of the territory on a number of topical issues. Turnbull made the comments during the re-enactment of the historical 1949 March on Monday November 22. He said the … Continued

BVI GOVERNMENT TO INTRODUCE “JOB BOARD” TO MATCH BVISLANDERS TO EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Ministry of Natural Resources, Labor and Immigration is set to launch a Job Board which will serve as a recruitment hub aligning BVIslanders with job opportunities in the British Virgin Islands. This was announced by Acting Labor Commissioner Mrs. Michelle McLean during the “Education Labor Connect” initiative … Continued

CABINET DECIDES TO STRONGLY ENCOURAGE ALL RESIDENTS & BUSINESSES ASSOCIATED WITH CRUISE PASSENGERS TO GET VACCINATED OR UNDERGO BI-MONTHLY TESTING FOLLOWING LIFTING OF CRUISE RESTRICTIONS

The government of the Virgin Islands has decided through Cabinet to “strongly encourage” all persons who associate with cruise passengers and crew members to become fully vaccinated or undertake a bimonthly COVID-19 testing, following the removal of previous restrictions to cruise passengers. This is according to a recent publication of a post-Cabinet Meeting statement dated … Continued

RE-OPENING OF VG AIRPORT A VICTORY FOR RESIDENTS ON VIRGIN GORDA AND THE WIDER TERRITORY – STANDS TO BOOST TOURISM AND THE BVI’S ECONOMY

Premier Andrew Fahie has labelled the re-opening of the Taddy Bay International Airport as a victory for the people of Virgin Gorda and the British Virgin Islands, stating that it will significantly boost tourism on the sister island, ultimately impacting the territory’s economy. Premier Fahie made the comments to 284News following the landing of the … Continued

COMMEMORATIVE BOOK LAUNCH OF “THE 1949 MARCH” TO BE HELD VIRTUALLY DUE TO RECENT COVID OUTBREAK

The Commemorative book launch of the 1949 March scheduled for tomorrow Wednesday, November 24th will be held virtually due to the recent Covid exposure in the territory. As announced earlier by officials persons who attended recent events where Covid cases were detected are being asked to monitor and as such organizers made the decision to … Continued

CLIMATE CHANGE A FOCUS FOR THE VIRGIN ISLANDS IN JOINT MINISTERIAL COUNCIL MEETING

Climate change continues to be a primary focus for the Virgin Islands, a sentiment also echoed by other Overseas Territories (OTs) at the Joint Ministerial Council (JMC), according to Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie. On Wednesday, 17 November, the final day of the JMC, Premier represented the Virgin Islands in discussions … Continued

WEST END COMMUNITY TO BENEFIT FROM EMERGENCY SIREN

Residents and visitors in West End, Tortola will be better prepared for emergencies after the installation of a new early warning siren at the West End Community Centre. Nearby residents may hear brief testing of the unit on installation day Tuesday, November 23. Residents should expect the unit to sound for one minute as part … Continued

NEW CASES OF COVID-19 IDENTIFIED AT RECENT PUBLIC EVENTS

GIS The Ministry of Health and Social Development has confirmed that positive cases of COVID-19 attended the: Fish Fete on Saturday, 13th November, 2021 held on the Festival Grounds Phi Theta Kappa Honour Society Induction Ceremony on Monday, 15th November, 2021 at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College The Ministry is asking all persons that attended the … Continued