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Attorney General (AG) Dawn Smith has expressed her discontent with the manner of which Minister for Labour and Immigration Vincent Wheatley was treated in a recent Commission of Inquiry (COI) hearing. The Attorney General’s concerns were raised in a letter penned to the Commissioner of Inquiry Sir Gary Hickinbottom dated today September 30. The letter … Continued

Since learning of Cabinet’s “compassionate” consideration to approve belongership for two criminals, one being a convicted rapist, residents have been openly speaking out against what they are calling an “abuse of privilege” by legislators. The situation was once again brought to the forefront when examined during the Commission of Inquiry’s September 28th hearing. Minister of … Continued

For one day only, the Recovery and Development Agency will host a procurement workshop aimed at improving contractors and supplier’s capacity to effectively respond to general bidding opportunities as well as for projects financed by the Government of the Virgin Islands, and the Caribbean Development Bank. Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Recovery and Development … Continued

Residents of the British Virgin Islands are asked to remain vigilant and adhere to the COVID-19 protocols as the Mu and Delta variants continue to circulate in the territory. Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ronald Georges said genetic typing on samples collected between August 27 and 31 which met the criteria for sequencing by Caribbean … Continued

The Government of the Virgin Islands is advising residents and travellers to take note of the updated arrival protocols effective October 1, 2021. Please be advised that there will be further updates, and the information will be shared, as provided.  Are you a Fully Vaccinated Traveller? ·       You do not have to apply to enter on … Continued

Two prison officers and one police officer are among the latest persons charged in relation to the recent murder of Nichail Chambers and attempted murder of another inmate. This is according to a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force dated Wednesday September 29, which said the three officers were all arrested and … Continued

Sixty-two Senior Public Officers have received first-level training in Psychological First Aid as an essential learning course through the Department of Human Resources’ Essential Learning and Develoment Programme (ELDP). The two-part psychological training sessions was an essential learning session geared towards Senior Managers, Heads of Departments and their deputies, Human Resources Managers and Unit Team … Continued

The territory of the Virgin Islands is mourning the loss of stalwart businessman and founder of the BVI Day of Prayer Mr. Linton M. Wheatley. Mr. Wheatley passed away on September 28th in the BVI, this was confirmed by family in an official post. Mr. Wheatley among other things was a member of the Church … Continued

The Ministry of Health will be launching a digital vaccination database system with QR code technology that will be accepted in many international countries such as the United Kingdom when vaccinated residents travel inbound to these destinations. This was revealed by the Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ronald Georges during a recent COVID-19 panel discussion on … Continued