GIS The Joint Task Force will be receiving a donation of critical maritime security equipment today from the Governor’s Office in support of its work to protect the Territory’s borders. The first package arrived in the Territory and contains maritime binoculars and life preservers. This will be shortly followed by shipments which contain state of … Continued
The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has announced the appointment of Ms. Patlian Johnson as the Community Liaison Officer (CLO) for a period of one year effective August 17. Ms Johnson’s responsibilities will include engaging stakeholders at the project planning, design, implementation and evaluation stages, ensuring that the community is engaged during all … Continued
In an official press release from the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) and the Ministry of National Security out of Kingston, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, it has been announced that St. Vincent and the Grenadines on Friday September 11th, 2020 reported two new Covid-19 cases from the BVI. The detailed release, received by our … Continued
The Ministry of Health and Social Development received a donation of 3000 children and adult face masks from the Lion’s Club of Tortola. In a Government Information Services release it was announced that the face masks were formally gifted by the Lion’s Club Hong Kong, International Finance Centre (IFC) and presented by the Lion’s Club … Continued
In a world that was already awash with debt,before the Covid 19 Pandemic, it appears debt remains the one tool for keeping the global economy alive, until the pandemic ends OK. The good news is that the Covid 19 Pandemic may well be over by December 2021. A vaccine is expected to be approved and widely distributed in 2021. There is also the development of swift testing using a basic … Continued
Since the Health Minister’s last address on Thursday evening, the Territory has recorded additional recoveries. Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone has reported that the total active COVID-19 cases in the Territory have decreased to twenty eight (28). Honourable Malone explained that as of September 11th, 2020, a total of 34 additional … Continued
The FA along with the rest of the football community across the Territory is united in passing on condolences to the Family and Friends of Matthew Daly, an avid player, vociferous fan and active supporter of the gameespecially when it involved his Old Madid F.C team orthe BVI Masters. “It is with great shock and sadness that the Old Madrid Football Club received the news of … Continued
According to FA President, Mr. Andy Bickerton, the decision taken jointly by Concacaf and FIFA to delay the World Cup Qualifiers will prove to be beneficial to the National team. Following discussions, Concacaf and FIFA agreed that the Concacaf Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will not be played in the match windows … Continued
Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force responded to a report, received after 1:30pm on September 10th, of a shooting in Spring Ghut. On arrival one male was found unresponsive with what appeared to be gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. The deceased is confirmed to be Matthew Daly, a 55 … Continued
The Territory of the Virgin Islands records one additional case of COVID-19. This was confirmed by Minister of Health, Hon. Carvin Malone, just moments ago in a live press conference. This new development brings the Territory’s total number of COVID-19 cases to sixty four (64). The newest patient affected by the virus is a young … Continued
