In these turbulent times of COVID-19, many persons are trying to boost their immune systems, cleanse their bodies and generally consume healthier foods which can give them a fighting chance to ward off not just the deadly coronavirus but any other health condition that can slow the body down. One well known food provided by … Continued
Following the most recent Cabinet meeting held today, Thursday 9th April, the Minister of Health, Honorable Carvin Malone, announced that two of the three confirmed cases of COVID-19 have tested negative and are deemed recovered. They were among the most recent tests conducted by the Health Services Authority, of which all returned negative. As a … Continued
Thursday, April 9 – The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has launched a new way of making contact during the COVID-19 24 hour lock down. The phone number 368-9112 is to be used only to send texts or photographs via whatsapp of person/(s) Breaching the Curfew. The initiative was officially rolled out on Wednesday, April 8th, 2020 and is mainly to free up the main access … Continued
Employers in the Territory are notified that essential employees who have been assigned to work during the upcoming holidays, Good Friday and Easter Monday, are to be paid in accordance with Sections 53 and 54 of the Labour Code. Section 53 of the Labour Code states, “Where an employee does not work for his or … Continued
By Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway A promising 19-year old football goalkeeper died in Santo Domingo 10 days after attempting suicide on Virgin Gorda by dousing in gas, then lighting himself on fire. Collaged images of Diego Jimenez appeared on the BVI Football Association’s social media page on April 1 with the caption, ‘Diego Jimenez…with great … Continued
The Matter of COP v. Frett and Boland despite COVID-19, matters of the court must be dealt with. Court sessions have been meeting remotely. Yesterday April 8th, 2020, the matter of the Commissioner of Police Versus Frett and Boland was heard by live video link before Senior Magistrate, Ms. Tamia Richards on 6th and 7th … Continued
The Criminal Court has heard two matters over three sittings while the Magistrate’s Court has dealt with one matter despite the 14-day, 24-hour lockdown. The courts continue to utilise audio-video links to hear matters, conduct online searches and probate decisions remotely. From March 27 until April 7, the Supreme Court continued its function of hearing … Continued
Director of Youth Affairs and Sports Mrs, Brenda Lettsomme-Tye is encouraging young people in the Territory to find innovative ways to utilise their time during the 24-hour curfew. Mrs. Lettsome-Tye said that this is the time for young people to strive and show their skills as everything is now reliant on the internet and social … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has said that the proactive implementation of preventative measures resulted in a low COVID-19 positive rate in the Virgin Islands. Premier Fahie said that scientific predictions indicated that if the measures were not implemented, the Virgin Islands would have had over 3,700 persons infected with COVID-19. The … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has announced that the first phase of the Economic Stimulus Package for the Virgin Islands as a result of COVID-19 will be submitted to Cabinet this week. The Premier in his announcement yesterday said that as Minister of Finance, he will be addressing the Territory on … Continued
