The territory’s COVID-19 related death total has now risen to 17, following three additional deaths which include three males. This is according to a media release from the Ministry of Health and Social Development on Sunday July 18, which confirmed that the deceased are a 45-year-old male, a 49-year-old male and a 39-year-male who died yesterday … Continued
Grieving the loss of a loved one while coping with the fear and anxiety related to the COVID-19 pandemic can be especially overwhelming. Social distancing, “stay-at home-orders,” and limits on the size of in-person gatherings have changed the way friends and family can gather and grieve, including holding traditional funeral services, regardless of whether or not the person’s … Continued
The Coronavirus death toll has risen to 14 in the British Virgin Islands, with the most recent victim being a 48-year old male who died overnight. Health officials have also confirmed the deaths of an 81-year-old female, a 33-year-old male, a 53-year-old female and a 62-year-old female who died over the past few days while … Continued
The British Virgin Islands welcomed back cruise ship Grandeur of the Seas today Saturday July 17, which is scheduled to be in the territory for some six days for a warm lay-up. This information surrounding the vessel’s visit to the territory was revealed in a media bulletin by the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA), which confirmed … Continued
The motoring public is advised that the westbound lane of James Walter Francis Drive, from the traffic lights at Station Avenue (Red Cross area) to the round-about in Road Town will be closed to vehicular traffic on Saturday, July 17 and Sunday, July 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. This is according to … Continued
Ms. Khadeen Palmer is the British Virgin Islands’ newest Magistrate after taking the Oath of Office which was administered by Governor John Rankin on Thursday, July 15. This is according to a media release from the Office of the Governor which said that Palmer pledged to faithfully carry out her duties during a privately held … Continued
Thirteen persons have now lost their lives in the British Virgin Islands as a result of Covid-19 complications. The latest epidemiological statistics show 12 deaths being recorded within the last two weeks, 5 of which seemed to have occurred today, July 16th. The toll was confirmed by the Premier of the Virgin Islands, Honorable Andrew … Continued
President and CEO of the One Mart Supermarket group, Mark Vanterpool, says unvaccinated staff will keep their jobs respecting their decisions not to accept the COVID-19 vaccine at this time. Vanterpool commented: “Several weeks ago, our Supermarket group adopted a policy of not scheduling unvaccinated employees to work physically at any of our company’s properties. … Continued
Radio talk show host Claude “Skelton” Cline has hinted at the possibility of calling another Gangster Summit in the BVI, following reports that suggest the recent spike in COVID-19 cases is linked to illegal entry. Cline made the statement during his Honestly Speaking radio programme on Tuesday July 13. During the programme, Cline voiced his … Continued
This morning the territory of the Virgin Islands was made aware of yet another COVID-19 related death. The victim, a male in his thirties was admitted to the Dr. D Orlando Smith hospital and later succumbed to complications of COVID late last evening July 15th, 2021. This was confirmed when the father of the young … Continued
