The British Virgin Islands has recorded five additional COVID-related deaths as active COVID-19 cases in the territory continues to be on the decline with 510 recoveries also reported. This was confirmed in an epidemiological report from the Ministry of Health dated Monday January 17 which stated that the total COVID-related deaths in the BVI now … Continued
The legal fraternity celebrated the opening of the 2022 Law Year of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) on January 11. The start of the year began with a church service at the New Testament Church of God International Worship Centre, before transitioning to a virtual ceremony under the theme: “The ECSC: Re-imagining the justice system … Continued
Territorial At-Large Representative and junior minister for Trade and Economic Development Hon. Shereen Flax Charles recently represented the BVI at a virtual multisector meeting by the OECS on Omicron. Recognising the need for “All Hands on Deck”, in light of the unprecedented increase in COVID-19 cases related to the arrival of the Omicron variant in … Continued
Face-to-face learning is set to resume across public schools within the territory over the next two weeks, starting with select categories, then all students from January 31. This was the announcement made by the Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Dr. Natalio Wheatley during an interview on Tola Radio on Monday January 17. He said … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed the sudden death of a male in his early 30’s which occurred on the afternoon of Sunday January 16. This was confirmed in an invited statement from the RVIPF which said that so far, the death of the East End resident has not revealed any suspicions. … Continued
Peg Legs and Mambo Night Club and Bar were both fined $1000 each and ordered to close for breaching COVID-19 protocols on Friday. This was confirmed by the Chief Environmental Health Officer (CEHO) Lionel Michael who told 284News that the work was executed by the Social Distancing Task Force. He said Peg Legs which is … Continued
Active positive COVID-19 cases are seemingly on the decline in the British Virgin Islands after some 473 recoveries were reported today Friday January 14, to reduce the total active cases down to 1,220. This is according to information presented in the latest COVID-19 epidemiological summary from the Ministry of Health. On Wednesday January 12, 1,387 … Continued
Updating one’s business continuity and disaster plans is the advice from the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) to assist with minimal disruptions stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. This was the message shared during Thursday’s stakeholder meeting by DDM’s Acting Director Jasen Penn. He said in addition to ensuring the safety of customers, businesses should likewise … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) will be aiming this year to solve more cold cases dating back some 2 decades, following the creation of a Historical Case Review Team. This was revealed by the Commissioner of Police Mark Collins during a recent media conference. He said the aim of the RVIPF is to … Continued
A team of Virgin Islanders now lead the recently established Salt Island Lands Advisory committee. They are Mr. Wallace Leonard and Mr. Paul Leonard; Ms. Lydia Durante and Mr. Sean Durrant of the Smith Family; Mr. Roosevelt Smith and Mr. Arnold C. Smith from the Abbott family; Dr. Charles Wheatley OBE and Mr. Melvin Stoutt … Continued
