The staff at the Social Security Board and NHI offices are said to be presently operating on a shift team system until further notice due to the limited number of staff brought on by Covid-19 cases. The shift team system has been implemented by the agency to better manage staff and any possible Coivd-19 exposure … Continued
The government is questioning the recent three-month extension given to the Commission of Inquiry (COI) to produce their final report, labeling the main reason cited for the delay as puzzling. This is according to a statement issued by the Premier’s Office on Wednesday January 5, which said the statement was a response on behalf of … Continued
The United Kingdom has reported over 400,000 new COVID-19 cases within the last 48 hours and approximately 334 deaths within the past 24 hours. This was confirmed by several UK-based media sites which reported on Tuesday January 4 that a total 218,724 new infections were registered in the UK, while on Wednesday January 5, some … Continued
A COVID-19 testing regime will soon be implemented across schools within the British Virgin Islands as part of the Ministry of Education’s overall plan to safely resume face-to-face learning during the pandemic. Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Dr. Natalio Wheatley made the disclosure during an interview with 284News last night. Following the recent spike … Continued
Virgin Gorda Police Officers are asking for assistance from the community in identifying the dogs that attacked and injured a female resident near the Taddy Bay International Airport in Virgin Gorda on New Year’s morning. A search by officers for the dogs or a possible owner proved futile after the attack that left the victim … Continued
The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) has shortened the operational hours of the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport after experiencing a reduction in staff due to the present COVID-19 spike in the BVI. This is according to a media release published by the BVIAA on Tuesday January 4, which said the new directive comes into effect … Continued
A new COVID-19 variant has been detected in France which has been named IHU. According to international media the new variant was found to have infected 12 people living in an area near Marseille, a port city in southern France. Health officials in France found that IHU has 46 mutations which they say is even more mutations … Continued
The Commission of Inquiry (COI) has been granted a further extension of three months which means the final report of its investigations must now be submitted by April this year. Governor John Rankin made the disclosure in a statement issued on Tuesday January 4. He said the extension was necessary since the large volume of … Continued
The Ministry of Health has expressed concerns regarding some residents and business establishments who continue to ignore their advice to restrict movement and large social gatherings. This was revealed by the Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ronald Georges in a recent statement following the rise of active COVID-19 cases in the BVI to 601. He … Continued
Both the Immigration and Trade departments are reportedly closed to physical operations today January 4 and will be operating remotely. This is according to two separate media bulletins from the Immigration Department and the Department of Trade which were issued today. The Immigration Department said their closure will be short-lived as physical services will resume … Continued
