His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh passed away on the morning of 09 April after 70 years of loyal public service. He was a friend to the British Virgin Islands, first visiting in 1966 and then in 1977 and 1993. The funeral will take place at Windsor Castle on Saturday 17 April, … Continued
On Thursday 15th April,2021, the Rotary Family of the BVI will mount a telethon with the objective of raising at least $50,000 to purchase urgent amenities needed to assist persons affected by the Soufriere Volcanic eruption in St Vincent and the Grenadines. Through a combination of Rotary International and the Pan American Health Organization, it … Continued
A Hannah’s Estate man has been charged following the territory’s most recent drug bust at a street value of $40 million. According to an official Royal Virgin Islands Police Force report, Olicity Lans, 24, of Hannah Estate has been charged with “importation of drugs, being concerned in the supply of drugs and possession of a … Continued
In an interview with 284 Media on March 18th, 2021, Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Dr. Hon. Natalio Wheatley revealed his plans to propose a change in legislation to the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands to allow for three (3) feet distancing instead of six (6) feet, with hopes of maybe reopening schools to … Continued
The BVI Ports Authority has announced that domestic ferry travel will now be moved to the excursion dock at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park. According to the Port, the adjustment was necessary in order separate international and domestic ferry operations temporarily. This will allow for the safe resumption of International ferry passenger operations … Continued
“It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle. Further announcements will made in due course. The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning … Continued
Following territory-wide outcry, Premier of the Virgin Islands, Honorable Andrew A. Fahie has announced that majority of the recently increased fees at the BVI Ports Authority will be postponed to 2022. During a live update the Premier said “After having discussions with many stakeholders as well as with members of the Board and Management of … Continued
The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has lifted its mandatory territory-wide land curfew after a year of bi-weekly extensions The curfew was first issued on March 25, 2020 after the announcement of two confirmed positive imported cases of COVID-19 in the Territory in an effort to control, suppress or prevent the spread of COVID-19. With … Continued
St. Kitts and Nevis is hoping to join Grenada on it’s recent decision to make the Covid-19 vaccine mandatory as citizens refuse inoculations. While some have labeled it a draconian move, Prime Minister of St. Kitts & Nevis, Honorable Timothy Harris said they will soon create a mandate for vaccinations. “We need every employer not … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM After extensive testimony and grueling questions by the members of the V.I. Board of Land Use Appeals, The Bebop Floating Lounge was granted its request for a major permit, a recently issued release makes known. The permit had been originally denied last September by the St. John Coastal Zone Management Committee. “While there … Continued
