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Taxi operators to undergo regular vehicle inspection and sanitization following cruise passenger trips and will also have to undergo bi-weekly testing as part of the protocols to safeguard residents who utilise these services. This is according to the Junior Minister for Tourism Sharie de Castro who said these recent stipulations were administered following concerns raised … Continued

On Thursday 7 October, Mr. Glenroy Forbes was welcomed to the Social Security Board as the newly appointed Chairman. In his premiere address to the Board, Mr. Forbes shared his goals for growth and unity. Forbes said: “My only desire is that the Social Security Board grows from strength to strength […] I know there … Continued

Today October 11th, 2021, officials will gather to commemorate the official return of cruising to the British Virgin Islands. This event celebrates the Safe and Healthy Return to Cruise Tourism for the Territory. The BVI will welcome the first cruise ship for the official start to the 2021/2022 Cruise Season on Wednesday, 13th October 2021. … Continued

More samples of the Mu and Delta variants of the COVID-19 virus continue to be recorded in the territory with 6 recent samples testing positive for the Mu variant and 7 for the Delta strain. This is according to a media release from the Ministry of Health on Friday October 8, which confirmed that the … Continued

All roads lead to the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex on Tortola this evening as the finals of the BVI Basketball Federation’s 2021 District League Competition continue where both the men’s and junior Virgin Gorda teams will be aiming to win their respective divisions. VG Bayside Blazers who presently lead the five-match series against District Four’s A’s … Continued

Through the directive of the Agricultural Advisory Committee, will soon offer quality education and training within the agriculture industry this Fall. Chairman for the Agricultural Advisory Committee, Mr. William Georges has said that the committee has been working feverishly in the discharge of the mandate by the Government of the Virgin Islands. Mr. Georges said, … Continued

Work on the long awaited modern tertiary sewerage treatment project for the Cane Garden Bay community is said to be underway. Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Honourable Kye M. Rymer said the construction phase of the project is expected to last nine (9) months, or until June 2022.  “I would like to thank the … Continued

Ephraim Penn secured a fourth consecutive term as President of the BVI Olympic Committee on Thursday night, defeating challenger Cleave Farrington for the pivotal post. The elections were conducted at the BVIOC office at Road Reef Plaza and were overseen by an independent election committee comprising Mrs. Kisheba Sprauve, Gareth Thomas and Kayron Todman. Also … Continued

Virgin Islands residents are invited to join the annual BVI ShakeOut, a drill to practise the best way to stay safe during an earthquake.  The BVI ShakeOut is part of International ShakeOut Day, held annually on the third Thursday in October that attracts millions of participants globally. According to DDM Training Manager, Carishma Hicks, drills … Continued