The National Parks Trust of the Virgin Islands (NPTVI) is collaborating with the Gibraltar Botanic Gardens to learn more about the biology and conservation status of Pilosocereus, a genus of cacti found within the Virgin Islands. The research is being led by botanist Andrew Gdaniec, who will be in the Territory from 22nd August until … Continued
The British Virgin Islands has recorded a spike in criminal offences relating to theft of valuables out of motor vehicles and separate instances of predial larceny. This is according to a Monday August 30 media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force. The Force indicated that they continue to receive reports of significant sums … Continued
The Ministry of Transportation Works and Utilities will be holding an emergency meeting for all affiliated persons of the Transportation-for-Hire sector as the territory prepares for the return of cruise vessels. This was announced by the ministry via a government commissioned bulletin on Monday August 30, which said the meeting is to discuss the return … Continued
Some employees of One Mart Supermarket are outraged over what they are calling an unfair dismissal due to their refusal to take the covid-19 vaccine. The persons in questioned received a letter penned by Chief Operations Manager , Judith Vanterpool who stated that the decision to sack employees came as an economic ramification of the … Continued
The British Virgin Islands has welcomed more than 36,000 persons into the territory since the reopening of its borders in December 2020, with over 77 percent being tourists. This is according to Premier Andrew Fahie who is also the minister responsible for tourism, who gave the update during a media conference on Friday August 27. … Continued
Hurricane Ida has strengthened into a Category 4 just hours ahead of landfall in southeast Louisiana, where it will bring life-threatening storm surge, catastrophic winds and dangerous rainfall flooding. Ida had winds of 150 mph as of 7 a.m. CDT on Sunday, making it a strong Category 4 hurricane. Maximum sustained winds in Ida increased … Continued
Educators across the Virgin Islands were encouraged to keep inspiring each other as they move forward into the new academic school year at their annual Teachers Professional Day on August 23. Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie thanked educators for their hard work and commitment to the development of the students and … Continued
Deputy Governor, Mr. David Archer, Jr. will act in the Office of Governor from August 28 to September 7 in the absence of His Excellency the Governor, Mr. John J. Rankin, CMG who will be out of the Territory. Deputy Governor Archer, Jr.’s appointment is in accordance with section 37 (1) (a) of the Virgin … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands will host another ‘Protect Each Other’ Vaccination Drive-Thru from Saturday, August 28 to Tuesday, August 31 to provide easier access to persons getting their second dose at the Festival Grounds in Tortola from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Virgin Islands’ residents who have received their first dose of the … Continued
The BVI Government has made a number of adjustments to its Work Permit Exemption Policy, including the ability to now apply immediately after a marriage. This is according to the latest Cabinet post meeting statement dated August 18, which said the old Work Permit Exemption Policy was revoked and replaced by the revised policy which … Continued
