Several law enforcement officers within the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force have tested positive for COVID-19 while standing on the frontline to protect residents of the Virgin Islands. This was confirmed by a joint statement released by His Excellency the Governor Augustus Jaspert and Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Carvin Malone who said … Continued
The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has now approved the reopening of additional businesses under the current 5pm to 5am curfew. The new Curfew Order No. 29 will now include the following businesses to operate from 29th August, 2020, in addition to those listed in section 4 under Curfew Order No. 28: Hardware and building … Continued
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) BVI, has donated 56 electronic tablets to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture to be used for virtual learning in this new era of COVID-19. Newly appointed Director of ADRA BVI John Williamson and Island Coordinator of the BVI Constituency of Seventh-day Adventist Churches … Continued
There seems to be some ambiguity regarding the cost attached to Coronavirus testing in the territory as many persons allege that they were mandated to pay $135 for the test to be administered. Some outraged residents took to social media to post receipts that reflected the implied amount but upon inquiry by our newsroom, Honorable … Continued
In a Government Information Services COVID-19 Press briefing held this morning August 28th, 2020. Minister of Health and Social Development, Hon. Carvin Malone informed residents of the British Virgin Islands that a total of 529 Test were conducted between the period of August 25th-27th, 2020. These included persons from primary and secondary contacts of recently … Continued
A limited listing of approved businesses and establishments are allowed to operate under the Curfew Act, 2017, Imposition of a Curfew (No.28) Order, 2020 in the British Virgin Islands. They are as follows: Supermarkets/minimarts; Approved delivery services; Pharmacies/drug stores; Bakeries; Banks; Commercial farming and fishing; Fuel and LPG Stations; Private healthcare providers; and Burial services … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) is informing the public of the implementation of health and safety protocols at our cargo ports. In keeping with the Government of the Virgin Islands’ COVID-19 protocols and with the safety of our team, customers and stakeholders in mind, effective August 26th 2020 the following procedures will be … Continued
The most recent weather updates show Forecasters are monitoring two areas of disturbed weather; a tropical wave midway between the Atlantic and the Lesser Antilles and the second just off the coast of Africa. Disturbance 1 is located along 20W, or about 300 miles east of the Cabo Verde Islands. The system is moving to … Continued
Searchlight Online The suspension preventing One Caribbean Airlines’ flights to the Virgin Islands has been lifted following the conclusion that there was no intent on the airline’s part to break COVID-19 protocols. Chief Executive Officer of the OCL Barbados Ltd/One Caribbean Ltd Airlines, Reginald Adams, told SEARCHLIGHT that he received a letter on the morning … Continued
Due to the recent rise in COVID-19 case in the Territory, all students will be returning to online learning for the rest of the year. This was confirmed by Minister of Education, Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley, in a live press conference held this afternoon. He said “Therefore, we will return to online learning for … Continued
