Residents of the Virgin Islands can now be internationally certified in all levels of hospitality training following the launch of the Tourism Certification Training Programme. The programme is collaboration between the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), BVI Tourist Board and the Government of the Virgin Islands. Junior Minister for Tourism, Honourable Sharie B. de … Continued
Twenty-six residents of Jost Van Dyke have received in person training in Restaurant Service under the H. Lavity Stoutt’s Community College (HLSCC) Tourism Certificate Programmme. This follows Junior Minister for Tourism, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro’s announcement that hospitality training was coming to the island. Honourable de Castro told residents at a recent community meeting … Continued
Republic Bank has confirmed that some of its customers have been impacted by recent fraudulent activity on its debit cards. Through its robust monitoring systems, the Bank was able to quickly identify cases where customers’ cards were compromised and effectively minimized the risk to other customers. The Bank’s Managing Director, Marion Blyden said, “Republic Bank … Continued
Loop News The government of Antigua and Barbuda may soon increase fines for breaching COVID-19 protocols. This comes after a woman is said to have returned to work after testing positive for the coronavirus.According to reports, the young woman returned to the bar where she is employed as a waitress after she got her positive … Continued
After many months of the borders being closed to visitors and the Territory’s tourism sector experiencing a tremendous blow, Premier of the Virgin Islands, Hon. Andrew A. Fahie in a live press conference rolled out the protocols for the first phase of the border reopening for Tourism. Thousands of persons including eager visitors, residents and … Continued
Residents and visitors on Virgin Gorda can now use the beach at St. Thomas Bay in Valley, following water quality test results which show that conditions are now suitable. Laboratory Technician in the Environment and Climate Change Unit of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Ms. Atoya George said through a Government Information … Continued
As the proposed December 1st re-entry date quickly approaches, many persons within the BVI and abroad are anxious in the absence of the highly requested re-entry protocols that were scheduled to be rolled out by the Government of the Virgin Islands. By the proposed December 1st date, the BVI borders would have been closed for … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is recording a disturbing rise in the number of serious assaults this past week, two of which were perpetrated against security officers by persons trying to enter premises without face masks. Security at two establishments, a nightclub in Long Bush and the other at a supermarket in East End, … Continued
At a recent Community Meeting held on Jost Van Dyke Tortola BVI, when asked about whether or not residents and businesses will be able to host and celebrate the annual Old Year’s Night events. Leader of Government business and Minister of Finance, Hon. Andrew A Fahie when pressed on a response said that it will … Continued
Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly, Hon. Neville Smith popularly referred to as “Sheep” made an appeal to residents of Jost Van Dyke at a recent community Meeting, pleading for respect from residents in a group chats, while calling for unity. When given the opportunity to speak, along with all other ministers, the Deputy … Continued
