The British Virgin Islands will soon have provisions in place which will allow cruise ship vessels to commence their trips from the territory. This was revealed by Premier Andrew Fahie who recently moved the motion to have the Cruising and Home Port Permit Act 2021 passed in the House of Assembly. According to the Premier, … Continued
Residents are waiting far too long to report their COVID-19 symptoms to the relevant local healthcare professionals and as a result are arriving in the Emergency Room at the Dr. D Orlando Smith Hospital too late. This was the sentiments shared by the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), … Continued
The Lions Club of Tortola has elected a new president in the person of Mr. Kevin Fahie, General Manager of Caribbean Cellars Limited. The transition of leadership took place this week after former president Nichola Dunkley was not able to complete her tenure as president due to unforeseen circumstances. In an official statement the club … Continued
Secretary General of the BVI National Commission of UNESCO Dr. Allison Flax-Archer has said the commission will be accepting videos as part of the visual piece in observance of International Literacy Day. Dr. Allison Flax-Archer said the COVID-19 pandemic has forced a new way of learning at an extraordinary degree and is a stark reminder … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon. Andrew A. Fahie, and newly appointed UNDP Resident Representative for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, Ms. Valerie Cliff, have discussed continued collaboration between the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and UNDP on COVID-19 response, sustainable development, resilience of Small Island Developing States (SIDS), and support to Micro, Small and Medium … Continued
Due to the territory’s current spike in COVID-19 cases, coupled with many outstanding important documents, the Commission of Inquiry (COI) will be breaking for hearings until late August as the team prepares to make a brief return to the United Kingdom. This is according to a media release from the COI’s Secretary Steven Chandler who … Continued
Deputy Governor David Archer Jr has said that the vaccination rate among public officers and law enforcement agencies in the British Virgin Islands is far too low. The deputy governor made that disclosure during a statement which was issued on social media on Tuesday July 20, as he urged more public service officers and the … Continued
The Department of Labour and Workforce Development is urging all employers and employees in the British Virgin Islands to get acquainted with the new Online Work Permit System to commence online submissions. This plea was issued in a media release from the Ministry of Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration on Tuesday July 20. Deputy Labour … Continued
The government through the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has signed a contract valuing nearly $84,000 with Sunleaf Construction to repair the perimeter fence at the Anegada Recreation Ground. This was revealed in a government commissioned media release which confirmed that the contact’s total is $83,491.95. According to the release the contract will allow for … Continued
Twenty three persons have succumbed to Coronavirus in the British Virgin Islands according to official reports. The July 20th press release sent out by the Ministry of Health stated that 5 of the victims died at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital while 1 passed away at home. “The deceased are a 50-year-old female who … Continued
