In fulfilling its purpose to bring together people and resources for community benefit the Unite BVI Foundation, facilitated a 25k GBP donation made by guests of Necker Island for the benefit of the Bregado Flax Educational Centre on Virgin Gorda. The donation by the Maxwell/ Beamish family and friends was presented to BFEC in early … Continued
The new Marine Estate Administration Policy has now been updated and published. The Marine Estate Administration Policy updates the guidance used by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration since 1996 for the issuance of licences, permits and leases for the use of the seabed. Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Honourable Vincent … Continued
The Department of Culture is preparing to celebrate the second annual Culture and Tourism Month in November under the theme “Our Heritage, our People, our Cultural Arts! When Culture meets Tourism, we Capture all Hearts.” The Month is an important collaboration with several partners including the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, the Virgin Islands Communal … Continued
A search is underway for Mr. Sem Duverval of Haiti who escaped detention between the late hours of Saturday, October 23 and early Sunday, October 24. The Chief Immigration Officer, Mr. Ian Penn explained that four immigrants who were detained by the Immigration Department, escaped from detention at Castle Maria Hotel. Three of these individuals … Continued
Fully vaccinated residents with a negative pre-flight COVID-19 PCR test who intend to travel to Barbados as of yesterday October 24 will no longer be required to be tested for COVID-19 or quarantine once arriving in that country. This was announced by Barbados’ Minister of Health and Wellness Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Bostic, who said that … Continued
Seatbelt violations topped the number of ticketed offenses recorded during an operation executed by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) on the sister island of Virgin Gorda, accounting for 44 of a total 70 tickets issued. This is according to a media release from the RVIPF dated Monday October 25 which revealed that the … Continued
The Antigua and Barbuda Hotels and Tourism Association (ABHTA) has confirmed that some of its workers have forfeited their jobs, even as almost 100 per cent of them have been vaccinated against the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. ABHTA executive chairman Vernon Jeffers acknowledged that letters had been sent to those workers who had not been vaccinated … Continued
Government is aiming to have the commencement of night flights to the Auguste George Airport in Anegada by November 1. Premier and Minister of Tourism Andrew Fahie made that comment during a recent radio broadcast, where he also disclosed plans to reopen the Anegada airport for international flights. He said this goal will be achieved … Continued
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) says regional countries have initiated the process to implement the Plan for Self-Sufficiency in Health Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean, approved unanimously by the Heads of State and Government of the 32 countries of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC). … Continued
A once-rare flesh-eating sexually transmitted disease that causes “beefy red” ulcers is spreading across the UK, according to a report Friday. Cases of donovanosis — which causes thick sores that damage genital tissue — have been steadily growing in the region since 2016, and cases are expected to rise, according to data and experts cited by Birmingham Live. “Figures suggest that … Continued
