284 Media has been reliably informed that another patient at the Dr. D. Orlando who tested positive for Covid-19 has died. Based on information, the deceased is the sister of another patient who died recently from the virus. Both patients were being monitored in the Intensive Care Unit and later succumbed to complications. On 18 … Continued
Researchers continue to forecast an active 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season and have updated the list of named storms from 18 to a total of 20 expected storms. The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) confirmed these latest developments in a media release on Monday, July 12. “Researchers at the Colorado State University increased the number of … Continued
The spike in recent COVID-19 cases continues to negatively impact the territory’s economy, with the most recent instance being the cancellation of cruise ship Celebrity Summit which was set to berth in the BVI on Thursday. The cancellation was confirmed by the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) on Monday July 12, via a media release. The … Continued
Akrisa Eristee and Palesa Caesar created history for the BVI when they became the first athletes to secure medals in their respective age disciplines, in the just concluded 2021 NACAC U18 to U23 Championships in Costa Rica over the weekend. Competing in the Under 20, 400-meter event on Saturday July 10, Eristee running out of … Continued
The recovery process of Premier Andrew Fahie’s elderly mother following a positive COVID-19 diagnosis is testament that the vaccine is effective. This was the sentiment shared by the premier during his statement on Friday July 9, as he pleaded with the population to get vaccinated as the territory continues to see a spike in positive … Continued
The British Virgin Islands has been declared to be at an advanced stage of community spread following the latest published statistics which revealed that a total of 1296 active cases are in the territory. This is according to the Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ronald Georges who made the statement during a July 11 COVID-19 … Continued
The online work permit system that will enhance the way that work permits are processed will be launched virtually today Monday, July 12 at 2:00 p.m. Employers, employees and all respective public servants that are normally involved in the work permit processing system will now have a platform that will streamline the process as well … Continued
Four maintenance technicians of JOMA Properties Ltd., received certificates from H. Lavity Stoutt Community College’s Centre for Professional Development and Community Education in English as a Second Language – Level 1 on June 30th. Manager for the Centre for Professional Development and Community Education, Mrs. Veronique Forbes-King stated that the course’s participants Jose Faulkner, Victor … Continued
The people of the Virgin Islands are asked to join their hearts and hands in unity in 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting for their safety and protection and that of the economy. This announcement was made during a live statement by Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie on July 9, 2021, … Continued
The Government of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and University of Southampton are strengthening engagement through policy dialogue, academic discourse and discussions around cooperation in the lead up to the COP26 climate change talks. Following exchanges with officials at the university in June, Special Envoy of the Premier Mr. Benito Wheatley reaffirmed the BVI Government’s … Continued
