In line with the Commissioner’s intention that the COI should operate in as flexible a manner as possible and given the need to maintain its progress, the Commissioner intends to begin hearings in Road Town in the week commencing 3 May 2021. Over recent weeks, the COI has sent out letters of request seeking information … Continued
Virgin Atlantic has launched the first live trials of the IATA Travel Pass by a UK airline. Customers on flight VS131, travelling for permitted reasons from London Heathrow to Barbados, were invited to download the free smartphone app and participate in the successful first trial flight, which departed just ahead of schedule at 10.24 am today … Continued
Fully vaccinated travelers coming into the British Virgin Islands will only be required to quarantine for 12-24 hours, according to new Cabinet decisions. This timeframe will allow for the day-0 test results to be returned. This was confirmed by Minister of Health and Social Development, Honorable Carvin Malone who said “effective 15th May 2021, fully … Continued
Caribbean news now The National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO) of St. Vincent and the Grenadines is on a vigorous monitoring after another explosive eruption of the La Soufriere volcano happened Thursday. According to a shared post by the NEMO SVG Facebook page, the gigantic plume of ash from the explosion reached an 8-kilometer mark into … Continued
Leader of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition along with Opposition member Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool received their second doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine today, April 22. The Leader of the Opposition expressed that, “It is critical to receive the second dose of the vaccine to ensure its effectiveness.” Getting both doses of the vaccine maximises your … Continued
In an open letter to the Territory of the Virgin Islands, the BVI Christian Council penned a letter denouncing the recent acts of violence, stating that The BVI Christian Council stands strong upon the word of God which tells us in John 15:12 … “Love one another…” The letter read, “Quite recently, there has been … Continued
In a Government information services release, Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley, has emphasised that Famers and Fishers’ Week 2021 will be centred around honouring local fishers and farmers. Honourable Wheatley said, “This year, we celebrate farmers and fishers collectively as food producers … Continued
Twenty-four-year-old Shemar Richardson of Gene Hill was charged for his involvement in the robbery turn murder of Catherine Pickering. According to reports, Richardson was employed by the Big Brothers Gas Station in Baugher’s Bay owned and operated by the family of the deceased. The charge was confirmed by newly appointed Police Commissioner, Mark Collins who expressed … Continued
VI CONSORITUM The V.I. Department of Tourism’s Division of Festivals will be offering residents and visitors what D.O.T. described as “one night to fête” safely during the 69th edition of Carnival Virgin Islands in St. Thomas, which kicks off on April 26 and ends on April 30, 2021. D.O.T. said as the territory continues … Continued
In response to a question in the House of Assembly, Premier Andrew A Fahie gave details of the scale of response from the Government of the Virgin Islands to the Commission of Inquiry (COI) which was launched on 19th January. In an overview of activity undertaken to date, Premier Fahie said that the manner in … Continued
