The territory of the Virgin Islands has lost a stalwart businessman and philanthropist in the person of Mr. Peter Haycraft OBE. Mr. Haycraft is said to have passed away serenely this morning May 29th, 2021 at his home surrounded by family, he was 88 years old. In an official comment, the family of Mr. Haycraft … Continued
(HIT) System Upgrade Continues The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) is once again informing the general public that the hospital’s electronic communication system that facilitates general contact will be temporarily down on Saturday and Sunday. This interruption of our telephone service on 29th and 30th May, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. … Continued
Public Officers are invited to kick off Public Service Wellness Month with an afternoon of socially distanced praise and thanksgiving at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park. The Praise Party will be held on June 1 at 3:00 p.m. and will include musical performances from The God Movement, Gabrielle Denae, Dylan Penn and others … Continued
Ahead of the beginning of the resumed hearings, the COI team has procured a new specialist document management system called ‘Relativity’. This system is widely used by a number of prominent UK public inquiries when conducting hearings. It is as secure as the current system, with equally robust and safe mechanisms to protect information provided … Continued
As was first and accurately reported by our agency. Mrs. Natalie O Hodge has been appointed as Film Commissioner effective May 17th, 2021 making her the first female film commission in the territory’s history. Ms. Hodge, who most recently served as the Deputy Chief Information Officer with the Government of the Virgin Islands, is responsible … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie is away from the Territory until June 9 on personal leave. Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley is Acting Premier effective Friday, May 28 to Wednesday, June 9. Honourable Wheatley’s appointment is in accordance … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands will be hosting a series of the public meetings to discuss the proposed Act titled Police Act, 2019 from May 31 to June 9. Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie said that the Act seeks to repeal the Police Act Cap. 165 and addresses the constitution … Continued
The Environmental Health Division is reminding food businesses that proper handling of food prevents food borne illnesses as well as acute gastroenteritis following reports of unsafe food handling practices at a local food business. The unit in a statement said that on Wednesday, May 26 at approximately 3:20 p.m., it was alerted of a video … Continued
Police are confirming that the man taken to the hospital yesterday May 28th, following a wounding incident is in stable condition. Initial inquiries suggest that the man was stabbed by his son while at their home in Long Trench just after noon yesterday. His son was taken into custody. Investigations are ongoing.
Press Release The Men’s National Team will be converging on Guatemala from Friday 28th May for the next round of CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying for the FIFA World Cup, Qatar 2022. With the Worldwide pandemic and regional quarantine protocols once again playing havoc with host territories plans and available alternative venues much sought after, the … Continued
