The British Virgin Islands has shared its perspective on how it intends to safely reopen the economy amid the COVID-19 global pandemic. Special Envoy of the Premier of the British Virgin Islands, Mr. Benito Wheatley in a virtual panel discussion with political leaders, industry executives, civil society representatives and other stakeholders in the Pacific presented … Continued
CIBC FirstCaribbean has a new Country Manager in the British Virgin Islands. Mr. Amory Jervis who joined the regional bank in 2017, arrived in the territory at the start of the year to take up the appointment. Mr. Jervis is a seasoned banker having progressed through positions in both Retail and Corporate Banking prior to … Continued
Four persons are now confirmed to be in police custody pending investigations on the ruthless murder of Catherine Pickering who died on April 19th. The deceased was gunned down in front of her Paraquita Bay home as she ran to the rescue of her daughter who was cornered by gunmen with intent to rob. The … Continued
Members of the House of Assembly have been tested negative for the COVID–19 virus after attending a funeral in March. According to the Ministry of Health, there was a breach of COVID-19 protocols at the funeral and as a result, all persons who attended the event were requested to isolate for 10 days from March … Continued
Supervisor of Elections Ms. Scherrie Griffin represented the Caribbean as part of a virtual observation mission for the Cayman Islands General Elections held April 14. Observers, including an international team of analysts and others invited by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, were tasked with reviewing election processes in accordance with international standards and domestic legislation from … Continued
Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Honourable Vincent Wheatley said the Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD) has had a devastating impact on the Territory’s reefs and has been found at 33 dive sites. Honourable Wheatley said in a statement titled “Update on the Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease” during the Seventh Sitting of … Continued
The Joe’s Hill Housing Development is scheduled to remain on budget and be completed 13 months ahead of schedule. Honourable Wheatley in a statement titled “Joe’s Hill Housing Development” during the Seventh Sitting of the Third Session of the Fourth House of Assembly stated that the development’s contracted time was roughly 3.5 years with an estimated completion … Continued
The old fisherman’s wharf at Baugher’s Bay is slated to be named after the late Omar Wallace Hodge. The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands approved the naming of the Baugher’s Bay Marina Development/Fisherman’s Wharf and Park to the “Omar Wallace Hodge Fishermen’s Wharf and Park” in honour of the former legislator on January 13. Sixth … Continued
Minister for Natural Resources, Labor and Immigration Honorable Vincent Wheatley has addressed what he said is persons who have been misinterpreting the work permit exemption as a permanent status. Honorable Wheatley while delivering a statement titled “Work Permit Exemption” during the Seventh Sitting of the Third Session of the Fourth House of Assembly said the process is … Continued
Mr. Mark Collins QPM formally took up the post of Commissioner of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) on April 19 following a brief swearing in ceremony at Government House. The Commissioner brings to the post more than 30 years of law enforcement experience including leadership posts such as Detective Superintendent in charge of … Continued
