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The BVI Red Cross is accepting donations to replenish its food bank.  Individuals and businesses that would like to donate to the BVI Red Cross food bank should email Dennis Ver-soza at dversoza@rtwbvi.com with the subject line: BVI Red Cross – BVIR001. In the email, persons are asked to state the total of the donation … Continued

Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone has announced that two of the three persons in the British Virgin Islands who tested positive for COVID-19 have recovered. Honourable Malone said the Territory now has one confirmed positive case of COVID-19 which is currently being re-tested. He said there is still … Continued

UPDATED STORY In wake of COVID-19 two inmates will be housed at a local Hotel Paradise Hotel in Road Town for 14 days. This is a direct attempt to protect inmates from possible exposure to COVID-19. On April 9th, 2020 Governor of the Virgin Islands in a declaration received by our newsroom stated that space … Continued

Acting Commissioner at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Mr. Gregory Skelton has stated that practicing proper procedures when cleaning and disinfecting vehicles are crucial in stopping the spread of diseases. Mr. Skelton said vehicles can be considered highly trafficked areas and that it is important that they do not become places where bacteria and … Continued

Minister of Health and Social Development, Hon. Carvin Malone, has announced that Virgin Islanders residing overseas will be able to return in one month’s time in a staggered approach. The Minister said that, post-lockdown, the borders will remain closed to incoming passengers; however, BVI Citizens will have the opportunity to return after. He said “after … Continued

Monday, April 13th- Police received a report of a burglary at Pusser’s Restaurant & Bar, located on Main Street at approximately 11:45 am, April 12th. Inquiries indicate that the Restaurant was discovered burglarized after being checked on by an employee on the morning of the report. Anyone with pertinent information about this incident is asked … Continued

(ASSOCIATED PRESS) — Christians around the world celebrated Easter Sunday isolated in their homes by the coronavirus while pastors preached the faith’s joyous news of Christ’s resurrection to empty pews. One Florida church drew a large turnout for a drive-in service in a parking lot. In Britain, Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the first major world … Continued

Health Officials continue to urge the importance of keeping the immune system as strong as possible by getting adequate sleep, exercise and a nutritious diet to fight against the COVID-19 virus. Coordinator of Health Promotion Services in the Ministry of Health and Social Development, Ms. Ivy George says that the body can be compared to … Continued

Shocking reports circulating suggests that medical supplies in transit to the BVI may have been confiscated by US Authorities in Miami. More to follow on this story.