(CNN) – Time to hit rewind. The first ever YouTube video was uploaded on April 23, 2005 — exactly 15 years ago, today. YouTube co-founder Jawed Karim posted the 18-second video, titled “Me at the zoo.” It has since garnered over 90 million views. To this day, it is the only video on Karim’s channel. Upon clicking … Continued
According to GIS, the following list of grocery stores are allowed to serve the approved groups of uniformed emergency essential workers with Government issued ID’s, from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. starting on Wednesday, April 22. All other essential workers are to access grocery stores through online and deliveries services. The approved list of uniformed … Continued
An official bulletin published by the B.V.I government informs the public that all licensed commercial fishers with approval from the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries are permitted to fish and do deliveries to customers during the extended curfew. Residents are reminded to adhere to all health safety and social distancing measures while conducting all business … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has detailed the special arrangements for the new seven (7) day curfew period, April 19 to 26. Premier Fahie during a live COVID-19 update on April 19 said deliveries were approved for bakeries, commercial farmers, and water production. Approval was also granted for persons in legal … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance said that the Government of the Virgin Islands has made provision for basic food packages to be delivered to all residents who need food. The Government allocated $2 million dollars to the Health Emergency Operations Centre from the consolidated funds to the COVID-19 fund for the purpose of purchasing and … Continued
Chief Education Officer, Mrs. Connie George is encouraging teachers to push through with perseverance during the 24 hour curfew. Mrs. George said, “As this experience is new to most, I encourage you to continue with patience and practice what you have learnt.” Since the closure of schools in March, teachers have been receiving training on … Continued
GIS International Tax Authority (ITA) via a Press Release activated its Business Continuity Plan (BCP) considering the Global Pandemic. As the ITA is still obliged to comply with its International obligations, by the required deadlines; the deadlines for enrolment and filing with regards to FATCA and CRS were not adjusted (i.e. May 31st – FACTA/CRS Filings, April … Continued
The Ministry of Health and Social Development is alerting the public to be aware of falsified, counterfeit, substandard products that are being sold on the Internet to prevent, diagnose and treat COVID-19. Chief of Drugs and Pharmaceuticals in the Ministry of Health and Social Development, Mrs. Gracia Wheatley-Smith warned that to date, no in-home test … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has offered his condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased suspected case of COVID-19. The Premier’s words of comfort came following the announcement of the death of a 52 year old female resident who succumbed to the symptoms of her illness on the … Continued
The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has implemented a new seven days “24-hour” curfew in light of the recent confirmed case of COVID-19 in the British Virgin Islands. The new lockdown will run from Sunday April 19th at 6am to Saturday April 25th, 2020. This is in a strict effort to contain any possible spread … Continued
