The House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands is ensuring a smooth process for the passing of the Territory’s 2022 budget. Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie presented the Appropriation Bill or the Appropriation (2022) Act, 2021 at the Thirteenth Sitting of the Third Session of the Fourth House of Assembly on … Continued
Director of Culture, Dr. Katherine Smith said the Department of Culture will be launching the book, “The 1949 Great March” with a special kind of pride and excitement on the 71st anniversary of the commemorative day. The book about the 1949 March will be launched on Wednesday, November 24 by the collaborative efforts of the Ministry … Continued
An American teenager who shot and killed two men during racial justice protests in the United States has been cleared of homicide after claiming self-defense. Kyle Rittenhouse, 18, killed the men and wounded a third on the streets of Kenosha, Wisconsin, on August 25, 2020. During the high profile and politically divisive trial, his defense … Continued
Motorists are being strongly advised by the Ministry of Transportation, Works and Utilities to avoid the Long Trench/Johnson’s Ghut Road as major works continue on that road rehabilitation project. The ministry made the appeal on Friday November 19 as they expressed their concerns with motorists who persist in using the area which is under heavy … Continued
Residents are being asked to exercise caution when approaching near the territory’s two sister island airports as the BVI Airports Authority will be conducting emergency simulation exercises over the next few days. The warning came in media release from the Office of the Premier which said these exercises will be conducted at the Auguste George … Continued
Guyana is open to the use of the Pfizer COVID-19 pill Paxlovid, once it receives approval, and private sector pharmaceutical companies could possibly manufacture it here. Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony said Pfizer has signed an agreement with the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) patent production office allowing countries to use its technology to manufacture … Continued
Representative for the Sixth District, Honourable Alvera Maduro-Caines will sponsor 60 young people between the ages of 5-18 for a fun day at Cappoons Bay. The fun day will feature the largest water slide in the Leeward Islands and other activities. Maduro-Caines’ sponsorship will enable registrants an unlimited number of slides for the duration of … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie said that 32.73 percent of the development budget has been allocated to the Ministry of Transportation, Works and Utilities as Government focusses on major construction projects to stimulate economic activity and create jobs during this COVID-19 period. The Premier while delivering the 2022 Budget Address added that a … Continued
The Ministry of Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration is reminding residents of the British Virgin Islands that the Labour Arbitration Tribunal is currently accepting applications from qualified persons to supplement its current Roster of Accredited Labour Arbitrators. The ministry made the appeal in a bulletin which was published on the government’s official webpage on Thursday … Continued
Pioneer of the BVI Financial Services Industry Dr. Robert Mathavious OBE says he believes the future of the industry is in great hands as he expressed great confidence in the ability of the current stakeholders to transition the sector to the next level. Dr. Mathavious made the comments while speaking at the Meet the Regulator … Continued
