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Select frontline government workers will now be tested bi-weekly for the COVID-19 virus while inbound vaccinated travelers will be subject to a rapid antigen test upon entry to the BVI. Minister for Health Carvin Malone made the announcement on Tuesday July 5 during a live COVID-19 press conference on social media. These latest announcements follow … Continued

A number of essential businesses across the territory of the Virgin Islands have begun closing due to the present spike being experienced in the BVI. In a July 5th announcement by Health Officials, the present active number of COVID-19 cases stand at 480, with the number expected to rise. Prior to the announcement many essential … Continued

The British Virgin Islands will be reinstating a night time curfew from today July 6 for the next 14 days, as bars, gyms and nightclubs face closure, following the surge of positive COVID-19 cases in the territory. These were among some of the latest decisions made by Cabinet to help the territory battle the recent … Continued

Active positive COVID-19 cases have risen to an all time high in the British Virgin Islands from 13 just last week to now 480 cases to date. These alarming numbers were revealed by the Minister for Health Carvin Malone during a late-night press conference on Monday July 5. He said, “Since the onset of this … Continued

Good day and God’s blessings to the people of the Virgin Islands.  On Monday, July 5th 2020, we will be celebrating for the very first time Virgin Islands Day.  Following the advice of the BVI Public Holidays Review Committee, Cabinet decided on 2nd December 2020 that Territory Day would be replaced by Virgin Islands Day. … Continued

On the 26 June 2021, Lions, Leo’s and guests gathered at Village Cafe and Restaurant to host the annual installation Ceremony. Ms. LoriJean Stevens was installed as the 30th President of the well-established Club, along with the executive board. The installation ceremony was conducted by Lion Carvin Malone, MJF of the Tortola Lions Club. In … Continued

Officials at the Ministry of Health and Social Development are calling for the postponement of all summer camps and programmes until further notice. This call to action is due to an increase in positive COVID-19 cases within the Territory. The Territory’s epidemiological summary as of July 2 reports that there are 155 active cases. Ten … Continued

July 3rd statistics deriving from the BVI Health Services Authority has confirmed 273 active cases of covid-19 in the British Virgin Islands. Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ronald Georges confirmed that a total of 752 tests were run on the 2nd of July 2021 which amassed an additional 118 positives. Dr. Georges said ” Of these 273 cases, … Continued

Following major speculations on the cause of the most recent covid-related death, Minister of Health, Honorable Carvin Malone has clarified that the victim died “with” covid-19 and not from it. Minister Malone in speaking with our newsroom today said “It is our duty and our undertaking as a Government to make sure that the public … Continued

Speaker of the House of Assembly Julian Willock has said that he has new information regarding his Register of Interest applications which clears his name from previously announced breaches. Willock brought the documents to a media briefing on Wednesday June 30th after he said he made several requests through his attorney to the Commissioner of Inquiry … Continued