Four maintenance technicians of JOMA Properties Ltd., received certificates from H. Lavity Stoutt Community College’s Centre for Professional Development and Community Education in English as a Second Language – Level 1 on June 30th. Manager for the Centre for Professional Development and Community Education, Mrs. Veronique Forbes-King stated that the course’s participants Jose Faulkner, Victor … Continued
The people of the Virgin Islands are asked to join their hearts and hands in unity in 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting for their safety and protection and that of the economy. This announcement was made during a live statement by Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie on July 9, 2021, … Continued
The Government of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and University of Southampton are strengthening engagement through policy dialogue, academic discourse and discussions around cooperation in the lead up to the COP26 climate change talks. Following exchanges with officials at the university in June, Special Envoy of the Premier Mr. Benito Wheatley reaffirmed the BVI Government’s … Continued
Her Majesty’s Prison received a new Superintendent with the appointment of Mr. Guy-Michel Hill. The appointment was made by His Excellency the Governor John Rankin, CMG with consideration by the Public Service Commission on a contractual appointment for a period of two years that took effect on July 3. Mr. Hill has more than 20 … Continued
Recent BVI High Court listings dated Monday July 12th, 2021 before her ladyship the Hon. Madam Justice Vicki Ellis show that three of the key Solicitors in the ongoing Commission of Inquiry are rushing to seek to be admitted to the British Virgin Islands Bar. The trio Bilal Mahmad Rawat, Andrew Ian James King and … Continued
Former Governor of the British Virgin Islands Augustus JU Jaspert, was recently named as one of the Queen’s Birthday Honours 2021 after calling for a COI in the territory of Virgin Islands. The Queen’s Birthday Honours for 2021 are appointments by some of the 16 Commonwealth realms of Queen Elizabeth II to various orders and … Continued
During a local radio programme this evening July 10th, 2021. Minister for Health and Social Development Hon. Carvin Malone announced the British Virgin Islands most recent Covid-19 active cases. At present the total number of active cases in the territory of the BVI stands at 1100. Testing and vaccination continues across the territory. More details … Continued
The public is being reminded that there is a minimum 72 hours wait period for COVID 19 results. Given the current increase in COVID testing due to contact tracing, results may be delayed. Therefore, travelers are asked to present for testing at a reasonable time to allow for the 72 hour (3 days) processing window. It should be noted that in … Continued
After dogging the fact that an incident happened resulting in the escaping of a detainee. Officials have finally come forward seeking the public’s assistance. The Chief Immigration Officer, Mr. Ian Penn explained that Mr. Sanchez Tejeda, an immigrant who was detained, escaped with help from an unknown person. This incident occurred days ago at Castle … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is alerting residents that all persons found to be in breach of the recent COVID-19 Public Health Order issued by the government will be arrested and charged. This was revealed in a media release from the RVIPF which said the force will be enforcing the reimplemented measures as they … Continued
