Minister of Health and Social Development, Honorable Carvin Malone, in a live press conference announced, that in just forty eight (48) hours the BVI has detected another COVID-19 case. This brings the Territory’s total reported cases of COVID-19 to twelve (12). Honorable Malone explained that the patient arrived at the emergency room with moderate symptoms … Continued
A two-week, free Basketball & Baseball (B & B) youth Summer Camp sanctioned by the BVI Basketball Association and sponsored by the BVI Olympic Committee was launched at Greenland, East End, Tortola on Monday, August 17, 2020. The summer camp is offering coaching in both basketball and baseball to all boys and girls aged 8 … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands recently hosted its first webinar to address psychosocial and mental health support during COVID-19. The online seminar titled “Basic Psychosocial Skills for Shelter Managers” is part of a series coordinated in collaboration with the Mental Health Unit at the Department of Non-communicable Diseases and the Mental Health of the … Continued
The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved Phase 2 of the Restricted Border Re-opening Plan to take effect from September 1. Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie in a statement titled “COVID-19 Update- Phase II” said this phase of the Border Re-opening Plan will accommodate persons in the following categories with requirements for … Continued
The British Virgin Islands has detected two new cases of COVID-19. This was confirmed yesterday August 17th by the Minister of Health, Carvin Malone. Both cases were imported during the repatriation process, however, they were placed in mandatory quarantine upon arrival and tested 14- days after in accordance with health protocols. According to the Minister, … Continued
Mandatory quarantine is now free for all persons returning to the British Virgin Islands until October 1ST, 2020. The announcement was made today by Health Minister, Honorable Carvin Malone who said “persons who return to the BVI and opt to quarantine “ït was deemed to be prudent to look at what amount would be sustainable … Continued
The most recent update from The National Hurricane Centre has shifted its focus to disturbance 1 and 2 as Josephine and Kyle have dissipated. Disturbance 1 is expected to pass to the south of the British Virgin Islands through the Windward Islands based on current information however, disturbance 2 has time to develop and potentially … Continued
One thing that has always remained constant throughout Andy Bickerton’s tenure as President is the importance of encouraging and supporting Footballers with further education as well as all the on-field opportunities the F.A. provides. The latest player to join a long list of those able to benefit from such an important programme provided by the … Continued
The Disabilities Unit within the Social Development Department continues to support their clients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Head of the unit Ms. Lorna Dawson stated that there are challenges adjusting to the new safety measures such as physical distancing and staggered schedules but that the unit continues to function to the best of its ability. … Continued
United Kingdom (UK) ships RFA Argus and HMS Medway will be conducting a hurricane response exercise on Norman Island on Sunday 16 and Monday 17, August. The Governor’s Office announced that the exercise will allow the UK Task Group to practice their response to any damage that a hurricane could cause, which includes delivering humanitarian … Continued
