Residents of the Virgin Islands are advised to be vigilant against counterfeit hand sanitisers that are being sold on the market. This was announced through a Government Information Services release. The Ministry of Health and Social Development is alerting the public to the counterfeit hand sanitisers as they appear as genuine products but contain the … Continued
A press release from the RVIPF is informing the public that the Administration Unit of the RVIPF will resume their services to the public on Tuesday, September 8. During the new curfew order, office hours will be between 8:30 and 11:00 am. Those who wish to acquire services are reminded of the No mask, no … Continued
The Governor’s Office through a Government Information Services release has confirmed that a shipment container consisting of medical supplies from the United Kingdom (UK) arrived in the British Virgin Islands on the week of September 4. The 40-foot container holds 55,000 items including personal protective equipment (PPE) such as face masks, gowns and gloves, which … Continued
Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone through a Government Information Services released has reported no new COVID-19 cases as 111 additional samples tested negative for the COVID-19 virus. This comes after the last COVID-19 Update by the Health Minister on Friday, September 4. The 111 additional samples were collected on September 5 … Continued
Recently the Rotary Club Sunrise of Road Town, Tortola BVI made a donation to WINBVI to support their pantry drive project to aid the Family Support Network. The Family Support Network is the main organization in the BVI that provides food, clothing and counseling to women, men and children in the BVI. This partnership demonstrates … Continued
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida reported 1,838 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, the lowest single-day number of new infections reported by state health officials since June 15. But health officials across the state were waiting to see if the Labor Day weekend might produce an uptick in the number of coronavirus cases, as might … Continued
BY THE LEADER OF OUR MAJESTY’S LOYAL OPPOSITION AND DISTRICT 8 REPRESENTATIVE One of the greatest impacts of Covid 19 on our Territory, has been its impact on Small Businesses and our Economy. This in no way diminishes its impact to the now dozens of Covid positive Virgin Islanders and residents, the passing of our … Continued
Reports reaching our newsroom stated that, in the early hours of the morning, a Joint Task Force conducted a raid of the Bettito Frett Building in Road Town. This Joint Task Force is comprised of officers from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Immigration Department and the Customs Department. These reports were subsequently confirmed … Continued
Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone has reported that there are sixteen (16) new positive COVID-19 cases and ten (10) recoveries in the British Virgin Islands. This brings the total confirmed cases of COVID-19 to sixty-three (63) with fifty-two (52) active cases, two (2) hospitalised and 1 death recorded. In an official … Continued
Environmental organisations in the British Virgin Islands are invited to submit bids for the Darwin Plus Funding scheme. This initiative was recently shared announced via a Government Information Services release. The release stated: This initiative was established in the United Kingdom (UK) to protect and enhance biodiversity in the Virgin Islands and other Overseas Territories. … Continued
