The Government of the Virgin Islands has moved to further relax COVID-19 protocol in the territory, removing the previous 100-person crowd limit and reducing the quarantine period for unvaccinated travelers. Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone broke the news during a press conference on Wednesday March 2. He said that the decisions … Continued
An early morning police operation has resulted in the arrest of five persons, including three on suspicion of murder of the late Jaquan Thomas. This was confirmed by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) today Wednesday March 2. The RVIPF said the operation was conducted on Tuesday and occurred in the western end of … Continued
Active positive COVID-19 cases in the British Virgin Islands are now under 25 for the first time in months. This was confirmed in the latest epidemiological summary from the Ministry of Health dated March 2. According to the report, the active cases in the BVI now stand at 23, following 87 recoveries and 41 new … Continued
The territory’s first road fatality for 2022 has been identified as a 55-year-old South African male. He is Henrique David Dos Santos who was a resident of Belmont Estate, West End. Dos Santos was found unresponsive at the scene of the fatal accident after his motor scooter collided into a SUV in the area of … Continued
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is expected to join in the global movement of imposing sanctions against Russia following their recent invasion of Ukraine. The BVI is well known for its booming financial services sector which has thousands of businesses registered in the territory, with beneficiaries all across the globe. Speaking on the Russia-Ukraine conflict … Continued
The man who is said to be responsible for the mass damaging of 26 vehicles in Road Town has been subsequently charged following mental evaluations at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital. This was confirmed by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force in a press statement, which revealed the name of the accused as Glenford … Continued
The Virgin Islands is joining organisations from across the Caribbean to share scientific best practices and techniques for mangrove restoration in a virtual Regional Mangrove Symposium from March 1 to 3. Minister of Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Honourable Vincent Wheatley said he looks forward to the ideas that will be shared and the potential … Continued
Visual arts workshops hosted by the Department of Culture in the Virgin Islands, will be staged with support from the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) and are geared towards: visual artists (inclusive of painters, sculptors, photographers, printmakers, and art teachers) as well art enthusiasts. The sessions will be facilitated by visiting retired professor in … Continued
British Virgin Islander D’Moi Hodge has been awarded as the Defensive Player of the Year and a member of the all-league first team in the Horizon League. Hodge averaged 2.3 steals per game for his Cleveland State men’s basketball team which led the Horizon League standings. That average also saw Hodge ranking 13th in the United … Continued
In a recent email sent to some 731 staff members of the BVIHSA last evening February 28th at 9:41pm. The CEO of one of the largest organizations in the BVI, Mrs. Angeline John notified the staff of yet another salary deadline due to missed deadlines, a situation that has happened repeatedly within the organization. … Continued
