FUNDS ALLOCATED FOR TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN 2022 BUDGET

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has stated that two-hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) is allocated for Tourism Infrastructure Development as he emphasised the Government’s commitment to developing the Territory’s tourism product in the 2022 Budget Address.  The Premier said several projects will be undertaken including the construction of bathroom facilities at Brewer’s Bay … Continued

RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS OUTLINED IN 2022 BUDGET

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has announced that the Government of the Virgin Islands remains committed to strengthening the Territory’s energy supply and reducing its carbon footprint. The Premier, while delivering the 2022 Budget Address, referenced the contract signed between the Anegada Hybrid Renewable Energy and Battery Energy Storage System Project … Continued

COMMEMORATIVE BOOK “THE 1949 MARCH” LAUNCHES ON WEDNESDAY

Director of Culture, Dr. Katherine Smith said the Department of Culture will be launching the book, “The 1949 Great March” with a special kind of pride and excitement on the 71st anniversary of the commemorative day. The book about the 1949 March will be launched on Wednesday, November 24 by the collaborative efforts of the Ministry … Continued

MOTORISTS STRONGLY ADVISED TO REFRAIN FROM USING THE LONG TRENCH/JOHNSON’S GHUT ROADS AS MAJOR REPAIRS CONTINUE

Motorists are being strongly advised by the Ministry of Transportation, Works and Utilities to avoid the Long Trench/Johnson’s Ghut Road as major works continue on that road rehabilitation project. The ministry made the appeal on Friday November 19 as they expressed their concerns with motorists who persist in using the area which is under heavy … Continued

RESIDENTS URGED TO EXERCISE CAUTION AROUND THE TERRITORY’S SISTER ISLAND AIRPORTS AS BVIAA CONDUCTS SIMULATION EXERCISES

Residents are being asked to exercise caution when approaching near the territory’s two sister island airports as the BVI Airports Authority will be conducting emergency simulation exercises over the next few days. The warning came in media release from the Office of the Premier which said these exercises will be conducted at the Auguste George … Continued

MAJOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS ADDRESSED IN 2022 BUDGET

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie said that 32.73 percent of the development budget has been allocated to the Ministry of Transportation, Works and Utilities as Government focusses on major construction projects to stimulate economic activity and create jobs during this COVID-19 period. The Premier while delivering the 2022 Budget Address added that a … Continued

LABOUR ARBITRATION TRIBUNAL SEEKING QUALIFIED PERSONS TO FILL ROSTER OF ACCREDITED LABOUR ARBITRATORS

The Ministry of Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration is reminding residents of the British Virgin Islands that the Labour Arbitration Tribunal is currently accepting applications from qualified persons to supplement its current Roster of Accredited Labour Arbitrators. The ministry made the appeal in a bulletin which was published on the government’s official webpage on Thursday … Continued

DR MATHAVIOUS BELIEVES THE BVI FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY IS IN GREAT HANDS AS HE EXPRESSED CONFIDENCE IN THE PRESENT LEADERS TO FURTHER TRANSITION THE SECTOR

Pioneer of the BVI Financial Services Industry Dr. Robert Mathavious OBE says he believes the future of the industry is in great hands as he expressed great confidence in the ability of the current stakeholders to transition the sector to the next level. Dr. Mathavious made the comments while speaking at the Meet the Regulator … Continued