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Churches now have to limit gatherings to 30 persons max
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Effective today Thursday, March 19, 2020, churches and other religious organisations in the Virgin Islands (VI) will now have to limit their gatherings to no more than 30 persons.
Cabinet approves over $1.75M for Centre for Applied Marine Studies
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has decided to subsidise the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) as Government thrusts towards a blue economy.
Cabinet gives green light to lifting restrictions on large motorcycles
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Cabinet has approved that restrictions on the importation of motorcycles above 125cc can be lifted by the Minister of Finance, providing that a number of conditions are met.
Swifter processing & approvals with new Planning Authority Board- Hon Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says the development of infrastructure and commercial property in the Virgin Islands (VI) post-Irma and Maria of 2017, has been progressing well, so much so that government recognised the need to enhance the process and expedite the projects.
Toad Hall Estate on VG acquired as a National Park
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has recently approved the purchase of 5.5 acres of prime real estate, which was built in the 1970s and is located within The Greater Baths National Park, Toad Hall Estate.
AG instructed to draft Witness Anonymity Legislation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Witnesses who take the stand in high profile criminal court cases in the Virgin Islands (VI) could soon be protected under upcoming legislation that puts witness anonymity on the forefront and protects those people from being identified during and after the case.
Elections staff receive $19k honorarium for overtime
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With the February 25, 2019, General Elections in the Virgin Islands long gone, Cabinet has made moves to officially reward elections staff for extra hours put in to make the day a success.
Landowners can now get 75% relief on property tax interest
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Property owners in the Virgin Islands (VI) will now get a short period of relief on interest accrued on Property tax for 2018 and previous years under the condition that they pay their outstanding principal tax plus a percentage of the accrued interest.
'My expanded immigration powers not new'- Hon Wheatley
HUNTUMS GHUT, Tortola, VI – According to a May 1, 2019, Cabinet Release, Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) will soon have the power to permit any person to land and remain in the territory at his discretion, via an amendment to the Immigration Act.
Trefor A. Grant Out! Carnel D. Clyne In! as BVIF&FC Chairman
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands (VI) Cabinet has announced sweeping changes to the administration of the BVI Festival and Fairs Committee (BVIF&FC) starting with the official ousting of its National Democratic Party (NDP) aligned Chairman, Mr Trefor A. Grant and the appointment of Virgin Islands Party (VIP) District 2 candidate for 2019, Mr Carnel D. Clyne as his replacement.
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