In response to an urgent need by the Family Support Network for funds to purchase food, the Social Security Board and the Rotary Family of the British Virgin Islands have agreed to collaborate to raise $50,000.00 in the first instance. Many BVI families are experiencing unemployment as a result of COVID-19 which has made it … Continued
On Wednesday 1st April, 2020 the Premier of the Virgin Islands, Hon. Andrew A. Fahie announced via a LIVE press conference the way forward as Cabinet decided to extend the territory-wide curfew by an additional 14 days to curb the spread of the Coronavirus. Premier Fahie announced a shift system that would operate from April … Continued
As a segment of the general population of the BVI prepares for the 14-day extended curfew, tensions are running high. Multiple reports along with footage reaching our news room confirmed shoppers fighting in supermarkets. If the spread of the Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 wasn’t enough to deal with, the territory is now dealing with the rise … Continued
Governor J.U. Jaspert just announced that the territory-wide curfew will now be extended to 9pm for “Supermarkets” only. This is effective immediately and runs until Saturday April 4th, 2020! All other essential businesses will open from 6:00 a.m.to 6:00 p.m. On Friday only persons with surnames beginning from J through R are allowed to access … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has put measures in place for accommodations to be made for persons who are in the Territory visiting and may need assistance in extending their stay until the all clear is given. All affected persons or those who require services from the Immigration Department should contact the Acting Chief … Continued
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is notifying the public that COVID-19 results are immediately sent to the Chief Medical Officers at the Ministries of Health, who are responsible for the dissemination. An official Press Release issued by the agency states that the agency’s Medical Microbiology Laboratory is the regional reference laboratory which tests suspected … Continued
Territory leader Andrew Fahie just announced a new curfew order that will see the BVI under a mandatory 24-hour lockdown until April 16th; this is with the exception of three days. Residents across the territory will now have an opportunity to utilize essential services from Thursday April 2nd to Saturday April 4th, 2020 in a … Continued
RVIPF Press Letter As our Territory continues to experience the closing of our schools due to the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, most of our children will find more time to be online accessing the various social media platforms. According to the Global Threat Assessment (2019),one-third of the world’s population inclusive of 800 million children are connected … Continued
It’s April 1st and many residents across the territory are questioning whether they should pay bills in light of the coronavirus and the unpredictability that lies ahead. As it stands many residents are trying to hold on to their monies due to the uncertainty and the crippling imprint the virus promises to leave on the … Continued
Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone has declared the National Action Plan Against the COVID-19 Pandemic. Honourable Malone made the announcement on March 31 as part of Cabinet Decisions. He said the Territory was at Level ‘Operation Action: Stamp it Out Red Alert’ of the plan since the first positive laboratory case … Continued
