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February 4, 2023

Hospital launches new lab

The BVI Health Services Authority’s watchword for the year is “change,” and a new and expanded laboratory launched last week embodies that goal, according to acting BVIHSA CEO Dr. June …

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by The BVI Beacon
February 3, 2023

Court declines to toss case linked to fatal boat wreck

Emotions flared last week in Magistrates’ Court when a defence lawyer requested the dismissal of the case against a man allegedly involved in the boat crash that killed Frandy Martin …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
February 2, 2023

College gets multi-purpose court

As part of efforts to improve the lives of students at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, a new multi-purpose court was built on the “slab” that has long stood …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
February 2, 2023

15 of 50 Commission of Inquiry reforms complete

The National Unity Government has made steady progress on the reforms promised following the Commission of Inquiry, but amid various challenges it is now asking the United Kingdom to extend …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
January 30, 2023

Oil spill training under way again

Twenty senior public officers participated in a recent training session designed to improve the coordination, management and planning of oil spill responses, according to Government Information Services. More sessions are …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
January 30, 2023

Premier hosts financial services ‘roundtable’

Public company registers, sanctions and ongoing legislative reforms in the Virgin Islands were among the topics discussed when Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley hosted a financial services roundtable during his …

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by The BVI Beacon
January 30, 2023

Online tax system promised in March

Starting in March, a new online tax system will allow residents to pay their taxes via the government’s e-payment gateway, according to the Inland Revenue Department. The Standard Integrated Government …

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by BVI Beacon
January 27, 2023

Cabinet Briefs (Dec. 14, 15 & 20, 2022)

Governor John Rankin chaired Cabinet meetings on Dec. 14 and 15, and then-acting Governor David Archer Jr. chaired another on Dec. 20. All members were present at all meetings except …

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by Dana Kampa
January 27, 2023

14 graduate from home care programme

Graduates of a three-month intensive course in home care facilitated by the BVI Red Cross accepted their certificates, joined in a song, and revelled in the camaraderie of their shared …

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by Dana Kampa
January 27, 2023

Premier reports progress on medical pot

Upon returning from his trip to the United Kingdom last week, Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley reported progress toward his administration’s goal of legalising medical marijuana. However, two related laws …

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by Dana Kampa
January 27, 2023

Throne speech promises wide-ranging reforms

Reforms to governance, education, environmental protection, health care and other areas are among the government’s legislative priorities for a new House of Assembly session that started Tuesday, Governor John Rankin …

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by Dana Kampa
January 27, 2023

Virgin Islands rings in the New Year

At its annual celebration of the end of one year and start of another, Foxy’s Tamarind Bar on Jost Van Dyke welcomed sizable crowds to ring in 2023. Partygoers packed …

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by Dana Kampa
January 26, 2023

Wheatley meets with Overseas Territories minister in London

The day after returning from a trip to the United Kingdom to meet with the newly appointed minister for overseas territories, Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley said he wasn’t able …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
January 26, 2023

Christmas bird count turns up rare finds

The strikingly bright scarlet ibis is not a common sight in the Virgin Islands, but it has occasionally been spotted around the territory since its 2010 introduction to Necker Island. …

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by Dana Kampa
January 21, 2023

Trade struggles with understaffing, mould

Applying for a trade licence may get easier next month if government is able to launch an online “gateway” designed to help ad- dress longstanding challenges faced by the Department …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
January 21, 2023

Government to relaunch online work permit system

Work permit delays may soon be minimised by an online system that officials hope to relaunch by the end of March, but staffing constraints and other issues continue to pose …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
January 21, 2023

Dogs put down following ‘vicious attacks’

Police ordered four dogs to be euthanised over the weekend following several “vicious attacks” that injured people or livestock, they said. In the latest incident, a dog entered a property …

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by Alva Solomon
January 21, 2023

DPP reviews year in Standing Finance Committee meeting

Through Nov. 15, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions had secured 152 convictions and seen 94 acquittals in the Magistrates’ Court in 2022, DPP Tiffany Scatliffe-Esprit told legislators …

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by Alva Solomon
January 21, 2023

Police stations under fire in Standing Finance Committee

Officers at the Virgin Gorda Police Station came in for sharp criticism last month when Police Commissioner Mark Collins appeared before the House of Assembly’s Standing Finance Committee, according to …

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by Alva Solomon
January 21, 2023

11,000 kilos of coke, 68 firearms seized last year

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force seized at least 11,000 kilograms of cocaine from January through November of last year, along with at least 68 firearms and 2,064 rounds of …

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by Alva Solomon
January 21, 2023

Overseas Territories likely ineligible for UN climate fund

During the final days of the annual United Nations Climate Change Conference last November in Egypt, negotiators from some 200 countries forged an agreement to create a “loss-and -damage” fund …

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by Alva Solomon
January 20, 2023

20 migrants detained on Virgin Gorda

Twenty Haitian migrants were detained on Virgin Gorda on Monday morning after illegally entering the territory, according to the Immigration Department and the Police Information Office. The migrants were found …

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by Alva Solomon
January 20, 2023

Police hand out gas vouchers

More than 20 motorists received complimentary gas vouchers during Christmas week through a collaboration organised by the Community Policing Unit and Bob’s Gas Station, the Police Information Office announced last …

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by Alva Solomon
January 20, 2023

Early arrival numbers up 42%

Tourist arrivals during November and December totalled 40,950, up about 42 percent from 28,857 in the same period in 2021, Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley announced Friday in apparent reference …

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by Alva Solomon
January 20, 2023

Ground broken for Anegada solar grid

The BVI Electricity Corporation broke ground on a major Anegada solar plant last month after more than two years of delays, but no planning application has been submitted for the …

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by Dana Kampa

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