The Office of Gender Affairs is celebrating men this month by promoting health and wellness as part of Men’s Health Week from June 13 to 17. The week of activities will focus on building healthy environments for men and boys by creating physically, mentally and emotionally healthy environments in the home, workplace and social settings. … Continued
The Inland Revenue Department is introducing a new online Tax Receivable System to empower the taxpaying community and enhance tax collections. The upgraded system, Standard Integrated Government Tax Administration System – SIGTAS 3.0, automates the administration of all taxes and licences. Commissioner of Inland Revenue Mrs. Karen Smith-Aaron said SIGTAS 3.0 is scheduled to go … Continued
Opposition Leader Julian Fraser believes there should be no excuses as to why the territory continues to suffer water woes, considering the availability of some $2 million which has been sitting in an approved fund for the Water Network Improvement Plan since 2018. Fraser made the statement in a recent session of the House of … Continued
The United Kingdom (UK) Government and the Governor of the Virgin Islands will be supervising and monitoring the elected arms of the BVI Government over the next two years. This was confirmed in the approved proposal that was submitted to the UK Government by the National Unity Government recently. According to the proposal, enhanced monitoring … Continued
In an official correspondence the Deputy Governor of the Virgin Islands Mr. David D Archer Jr. issued a statement following the announcement by Health Minister on Mask Mandates. The statement by Deputy Governor David D Archer stated, “Following the statement (attached) ‘Adjusting Public Health Measures in the Current Context of COVID-19’ issued by Honourable Marlon … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority’s (BVIHSA) Emergency Management Team is working overtime to prepare the Territory’s main health care service provider for any unforeseen disaster. This preparation is especially urgent, considering the Atlantic hurricane season commenced this month. Therefore, the BVIHSA is pleased to announce that a main feature of its disaster preparedness … Continued
Today June 14th, 2022 Hon. Mark Vanterpool 4th District Representative has issued a statement after rumors began circulating about him resigning as a member of the House of Assembly. Vanterpool said, “I make this statement in light of the false rumors which are circulating. I wish to make it very clear to my constituents of … Continued
Travelers entering the British Virgin Islands for in excess of 24-hours will still be required to present a negative COVID-19 test despite the territory’s move to cease the mandatory isolation of cases, quarantine of contacts of cases, and contact tracing. Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Marlon Penn made the announcements during a COVID-19 … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has renewed its appeal to the public for information on the whereabouts of Pasea Estate resident Erick Rabsatt who is wanted in connection with the murder of the late Jaimez Stoutt. The appeal comes on the six-month anniversary of Stoutt’s tragic murder after he was shot dead while inside … Continued
Effective Wednesday, June 15, residents will no longer be mandated to wear masks in public and day-trippers will no longer be required to provide a negative test upon entry into the British Virgin Islands. This was confirmed by the Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Marlon Penn during a COVID-19 update today Monday, June … Continued
