Mr. Coy Levons has been appointed Director of Civil Aviation in the Ministry of Transportation, Works, and Utilities effective 6th September 2021. Mr. Levons’ appointment comes following the approval of His Excellency the Governor, Mr. John Rankin, CMG in accordance with section 92 of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order, 2007 and the advice of the Public … Continued
The Ministry of Health and Social Development is advising residents wishes to inform the public that the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is out of stock in the British Virgin Islands. This is according to Health Minister, Honorable Carvin Malone, who via a WhatsApp blast said “All AstraZeneca vaccines received from the UK on 28th August 2021 … Continued
Speaker of the House of Assembly Julian Willock has been ordered by the Eastern Caribbean Supreme High Court to pay the legal fees of the defendants in his discontinued injunction case which was filed against the the Commissioner of Inquiry and his three attorneys. This judgement was handed down by Justice Adrian Jack on Thursday … Continued
Attorney General (AG) Dawn Smith has expressed her discontent with the manner of which Minister for Labour and Immigration Vincent Wheatley was treated in a recent Commission of Inquiry (COI) hearing. The Attorney General’s concerns were raised in a letter penned to the Commissioner of Inquiry Sir Gary Hickinbottom dated today September 30. The letter … Continued
As police continue their search to find missing college student Miya Marcano, family members say they found signs of a struggle in her bedroom after she vanished. Miya Marcano has relational ties to the BVI and USVI. According to WFLA, a cousin of Marcano’s said they found her room in “disarray” with jewelry on the floor and … Continued
Since learning of Cabinet’s “compassionate” consideration to approve belongership for two criminals, one being a convicted rapist, residents have been openly speaking out against what they are calling an “abuse of privilege” by legislators. The situation was once again brought to the forefront when examined during the Commission of Inquiry’s September 28th hearing. Minister of … Continued
For one day only, the Recovery and Development Agency will host a procurement workshop aimed at improving contractors and supplier’s capacity to effectively respond to general bidding opportunities as well as for projects financed by the Government of the Virgin Islands, and the Caribbean Development Bank. Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Recovery and Development … Continued
Residents of the British Virgin Islands are asked to remain vigilant and adhere to the COVID-19 protocols as the Mu and Delta variants continue to circulate in the territory. Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ronald Georges said genetic typing on samples collected between August 27 and 31 which met the criteria for sequencing by Caribbean … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands is advising residents and travellers to take note of the updated arrival protocols effective October 1, 2021. Please be advised that there will be further updates, and the information will be shared, as provided. Are you a Fully Vaccinated Traveller? · You do not have to apply to enter on … Continued
Two prison officers and one police officer are among the latest persons charged in relation to the recent murder of Nichail Chambers and attempted murder of another inmate. This is according to a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force dated Wednesday September 29, which said the three officers were all arrested and … Continued
