GIS Businesses on the Sister Islands can expect to receive more visits from officials of the Department of Labour and Workforce Development’s Labour Protection and Labour Relations Units. The visits are part of an initiative by the Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley, where officers from the department are now … Continued
With the territory’s confirmed covid-19 cases now at thirteen, Minister of Health and Social Development, Honorable Carvin Malone has said his Government was strongly advised to cancel group and crowd gatherings for the upcoming Easter weekend to prevent community transmission of the virus. Honorable Malone through a WhatsApp message, stated that an official update will … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) would like to inform the public of the new international ferry passenger schedule at Road Town Jetty and that the seaport option will go live on bvigateway.bviaa.com on 8 April 2021. There will be only one daily round trip ferry service for this initial period. Ferry passengers arriving … Continued
GIS The Territory’s employers are notified that essential employees, who have been assigned to work during the upcoming Good Friday and Easter Monday holidays, are to be paid in accordance with Sections 53 and 54 of the Labour Code. Section 53 of the Labour Code states, “Where an employee does not work for his or … Continued
Since the British Virgin Islands reopened for tourism on December 1, 2020, the Government of the Virgin Islands has paid the cost of Gold Seal certified ground and marine transportation for all arrivals, to their Gold Seal approved accommodations on Day 0 as well as round trip transfers between their accommodations and the designated testing … Continued
Guided by his passion and care for the community, young philanthropist Jaleel F. Cameron through the Jaleel Cameron Foundation has donated 10 food vouchers to the Social Development Department. The $1000 worth of vouchers will be distributed just in time for Easter to assist families who are struggling as a result of the economic fallout … Continued
In a letter to the Methodist Circuit in the British Virgin Islands dated March 29th. Circuit Superintendent Rev. Dr. Keith Lewis informed that as a result of COVID exposure on Saturday March 27th at a recent funeral. The decision has been made by circuit staff to postpone all fellowship events. The letter sent to our … Continued
Earlier this month the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA), announced a June,2021 cruise port reopening with Government’s approval. The announcement stated that cruise vessels with fully vaccinated passengers and crew can visit the territory, providing that they can meet testing, pre-screening embarkation measures upon arrival. However, despite increasing pressure from the cruise industry and its allies in … Continued
Local Educator, Ms. Khalilah Callwood will be launching her first book titled, Math Made Easy: Consumer Arithmetic Series – Book 1 on March 31. ‘Consumer Arithmetic’ is the first printed edition of the compilation of the various subtopic associated with Consumer Math. “Math Made Easy is a study guide with practice problems to help students … Continued
Senior health officials in the Ministry of Health and Social Development have come forward stating that an error was made in the issuing of a Quarantine Clearance letter to a visitor on March 25th after conducting a test the day before on March 24th. Senior Health officials in speaking to our agency stated that upon … Continued
