Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley has declared Farmers and Fishers Week 2021 officially open. Honourable Wheatley said, “This year, we celebrate farmers and fishers collectively as food producers with an emphasis on public awareness and education as we reflect on the accomplishments … Continued
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The burned body of a 24-year-old tourist from Delaware was identified on Tuesday, three days after he and a friend were attacked following a drug purchase in a seaside San Juan district popular with visitors, Puerto Rico police said. Police Commissioner Antonio López Figueroa said Tariq Quadir Loat and … Continued
Fully Vaccinated Visitors Free To Roam The Destination after Negative COVID-19 Ariival Test Beginning 15th May, 2021, fully vaccinated passengers arriving in the British Virgin Islands will be free to explore the destination after returning a negative Arrival (Day 0) test result. This news was announced by Minister for Health & Social Development, Honourable Carvin … Continued
The Foreign Secretary has announced the UK’s first sanctions under the new Global Anti-Corruption regime. Sanctions target 22 individuals involved in notorious corruption cases in Russia, South Africa, South Sudan and throughout Latin America Foreign Secretary vows to stop corrupt individuals using the UK as a safe haven for dirty money New sanctions regime stops … Continued
Writers across the Territory are being offered another opportunity to finesse their skills with the hosting of another writing workshop series titled: “The Speculative and the Real: Writing Across Genre” a Prose Fiction Masterclass. Literary Arts Officer at the Department of Culture, Ms. Anika Christopher said that the upcoming workshop will give writers the opportunity … Continued
Officials at the Ministry of Health and Social Development are alerting residents of an increase in the level of gastroenteritis also known as gastro in the British Virgin Islands. The Public Health Unit and the Environmental Health Division are currently investigating the cause in order to limit the spread. Gastro is an inflammation of the … Continued
The Government’s Inquiry Response Unit (IRU) is preparing for the next stage of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) this week with the arrival in the Virgin Islands of the Right Honourable Sir Geoffrey Cox QC. The Attorney General, on behalf of the Virgin Islands Government, has asked Sir Geoffrey Cox QC to carry out an … Continued
The Governor has announced that the COVID-19 vaccine will be mandatory for residents of the Turks and Caicos on work permits. Persons who (by choice) elect not to receive a COVID-19 vaccine will not have annual work permits renewed and will be required to leave the islands. All resident adults in the Turks and Caicos … Continued
Ms. Lorie A. Freeman, the Chief Financial Officer of the Social Security Board has been appointed Deputy Director of the Social Security Board. Freemans appointment as Deputy Director took effect from December 31st, 2020, to June 30th, 2021, in the first instance with the option to extend the said appointment to December 31st, 2021, if … Continued
The BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association (BVICCHA) is deeply concerned about the increase in criminal activity in our community, particularly those targeting businesses in the past few months. The Chamber extends condolences to the family of the business owner who recently loss their life and extends support to all other owners who have … Continued
