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The Jost Van Dyke Primary School is expected to reopen today Wednesday September 22 after the majority of the issues identified recently have been rectified. This is according to the Education Minister Dr. Natalio Wheatley who made the announcement while speaking on the VIP Lets Talk radio programme last night. He said the works completed … Continued

The number of active positive COVID-19 cases in the British Virgin Islands continue to be on the decline with the total cases now standing at 30. This is according to the Minister for Health Carvin Malone who made the announcement during a VIP Lets Talk radio programme last night. He said the active numbers had … Continued

A Memorandum of Understanding valued nearly $150,000 has been signed for a capacity building initiative which is being spearheaded by the Governor’s Group to benefit the public service. This is according to a media release from the Office of the Deputy Governor dated Tuesday September 21, which said the agreement will aim to develop highly … Continued

In the count down to its annual Walk for the Cure, CIBC FirstCaribbean in collaboration with Rotary Clubs of Central Tortola and of Road Town will host the Hunt for the Cure – a car rally fund raising treasure hunt on Saturday, September 25, 2021 starting at 10:00am. The cancer fundraiser is part of the Walk for the Cure initiative … Continued

Fully vaccinated persons from overseas entering the British Virgin Islands will no longer be required to apply for entry using the BVI Gateway Portal entry system. The exemption which takes effect from October 1st comes out of executive decisions made earlier today by the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands. Speaking on the relaxed protocols via … Continued

Minister of Health and Social Development, Honorable Carvin Malone recently highlighted that some parents and guardians are reluctant to quarantine when picking up an unaccompanied minor from a BVI port of entry. “During the summer months, a number of unvaccinated or at times, partially vaccinated minors have arrived in the territory. Issues have arisen when … Continued

Secretary General for the BVI National Commission for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, (UNESCO), Dr. Allison Flax-Archer has said the commission will focus on the protection of people, the planet and wildlife as it observes International Day of Peace today. Dr. Flax-Archer said, “Establishing a culture of peace and sustainable development are … Continued

All persons in police custody who are subsequently charged with a criminal offense will now be mandated to take a COVID-19 test prior to being lawfully detained. This is according to the Minister for Health Carvin Malone who made the announcement during a media conference on Monday September 20. According to the minister, he said … Continued

Minister for Health and Social Development Carvin Malone has refuted claims that suggest that his government has been picking on bars within the territory. The claims followed the recent development where two bars on Tortola were recently issued two $1000 fines for breaches of the COVID-19 protocols and ordered to close. He said, “We’ve had … Continued