GIS As part of the Government of The Virgin Islands’ plans to achieve its vision to be a leading economy through entrepreneurship, innovation, foreign and local investment by 2025, Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie, in consultation with members of his Cabinet, has made a decision to establish an ad hoc Economic … Continued
A powerful earthquake has struck off Turkey’s Aegean coast, north of the Greek island of Samos. The 7.0 magnitude tremor was centred off Turkey’s Izmir province, the US Geological Survey said. Turkey put the magnitude of the quake at 6.6, saying four people had died and 120 were injured in the city of Izmir. About … Continued
In a Government Information Services release, Chief Fire Officer, Mr. Zebalon McLean said the dangers of backyard and outdoor burning were the main focus of activities to observe this year’s Fire Safety Awareness Week. Chief McLean said backyard and outdoor burning are extremely dangerous as more homes in the Territory are closer in proximity. He … Continued
In a Government issued press release, it was reported that Twenty-six new British Overseas Territories Citizens (BOTC) received Certificates of Naturalisation. The citizens recited the Oath of Allegiance and the Pledge of Loyalty at the ceremony officiated by Registrar General Mrs. Stephanie Benn at Government House. His Excellency the Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert welcomed … Continued
LOOPS (CARIBBEAN) – From tomorrow, an 8 pm to 5 am weekday curfew will be imposed on New Providence, Abaco and Grand Bahama. Prime Minister Hubert Minnis said the decision to impose a curfew on Grand Bahama is to address any community spread cases. Minnis told Bahamians: “Restrictions are not a punishment for the island … Continued
Former Education Minister Myron V Walwyn, in a recent Facebook shared his thoughts on the managing of the pandemic COVID-19. In the post Walwyn said and I quote: “We have got to get into the mindset that we must manage the Covid situation as diligently as we can with all the tools that are available … Continued
Educators across the Territory are engaged in a five-day CARICOM Teacher Standards Review workshop as the Government of the Virgin Islands continues to build resilience in the education system. This announcement came through a Government Information Services release. Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. … Continued
GIS Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie said businesses engaged in tourism activities must be certified to receive visitors as part of Phase Three of the reopening of the tourism industry. Premier Fahie said the criteria for receiving permission include tourism businesses being Gold Seal Certified by the BVI Tourist Board-H. Lavity … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has recently indicated that they are willing to review the highly-criticized 8th day PCR test being proposed under the newly-released reopening protocols. Government’s reopening plan outlined that prior to trvaelling, tourists must submit a negative PCR test result via the BVI Gateway app. Upon arrival in the territory, another … Continued
Residents of the British Virgin Islands are encouraged to wear purple clothing and masks on October 28 in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Gender Affairs Coordinator, Ms. Tara Sue Morgan explained through a Government Information Services release that this year’s theme ‘Do One Thing’, encourages the public to do one thing, whether it is … Continued
