In a dyer plea, The BVI Health Services Authority is urgently inviting trained and experienced health care workers; as well as retired clinicians to join its COVID-19 Clinical Locum Bank. This initiative is aimed at quickly acquiring critically needed medical human resources to better respond to the current COVID 19 outbreak. The recent upsurge of … Continued
At the start of the COI hearing session held this afternoon July 14th, 2021, the Commissioner delivered a statement setting out the COI’s forthcoming work programme. Commissioner’s Statement As you are all aware, in January, I was appointed by the then Governor to conduct a Commission of Inquiry (“COI”) to establish whether there is … Continued
Governor of the Virgin Islands, His Excellency John Rankin just announced his decision to extend the ongoing Commission of Inquiry for another 6 months in spite of calls to discontinue until the current covid-19 surge is brought under control. The COI which was launched by former governor Augustus Jaspert to investigate possible corruption, abuse of … Continued
Following the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in the British Virgin Islands, Opposition Leader Marlon Penn has joined the message in urging residents to become vaccinated. Penn made the plea in a recent statement where he said the recent situation being experienced in the territory is a major cause for concern. He believes that if … Continued
The British Virgin Islands is scheduled to receive some 3040 additional COVID-19 vaccines by Monday July 19, and 15,000 home kits from the United Kingdom Government. Minister for Health Carvin Malone made the disclosure during a recent COVID-19 update to the territory last evening. He said, “As you may be well aware, the current doses … Continued
The Online Work Permit System has been launched in the British Virgin Islands and is expected to streamline the process between the Immigration and the Labour and Workforce Development departments, reducing the need for conducting in-person business. The ceremony was virtually held on Monday July 12, where the public was granted the opportunity to see … Continued
The British Virgin Islands is now mourning the death of another person who tested positive for Covid-19. This brings the territory’s covid-related death toll to five. The deceased was employed at BVI Cable TV for 17 years and renowned for his craft and outstanding personality. The 48-year-old was admitted to the ICU but succumbed to … Continued
SILK Legal has filed documents before the local law courts to deal with the illegality of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) which attorney Richard Rowe has termed to be an inquisition and not an inquiry. According to the literature, an inquisition can be defined as an official investigation, especially one of a political or religious … Continued
The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved the COVID-19: Small Vessel Entry Protocol and the COVID-19: Water Taxi Protocols as part of recent significant changes to ensure the Territory continues to adjust its travel protocols with the aim of returning livelihoods to normalcy and sustainability. Cabinet approved the COVID-19 Small Vessel Entry Protocols to … Continued
Local police officer, Sgt. No 240 Oneal Bakker who was recently called to the Bar of England and Whales on 25th March 2021 by the Honorable Society of Grays Inn was yesterday 12th July 2021 called to the BVI Bar by the Learned Director of Public Prosecution, (‘DPP’) Mrs. Tiffany Scatliffe-Esprit. His call was second … Continued
