CAYMAN COMPASS — Cayman’s borders could remain closed beyond 1 Sept., Premier Alden McLaughlin said on Tuesday. Earlier this month, Cabinet agreed that Cayman’s borders will remain closed until 30 Aug. But, at Tuesday’s COVID-19 press briefing, the premier warned, “Given what I and everybody else is seeing in the United States, the September 1st … Continued
A woman was discovered dead today in Sea Cow’s Bay. According to reports, the female was found unresponsive at her Pleasant Valley residence and transported to the Dr. D. Orlando Smith hospital Investigations are ongoing. More details to follow on this story.
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake was recorded in the region a few minutes ago with tremors being felt in the British Virgin Islands. According to a DDM release no watch, advisory or warning was issued. A more detailed report is forthcoming.
A press release reaching our newsroom from the BVI Tourist Board is advising the public that as of 3pm today May 20th, 2020, Mrs Sharon Flax Brutus is no longer the territory’s Director of Tourism. Mrs. Flax Brutus, submitted her resignation to the Board on Friday May 15th, 2020 to become effective 15th November, 2020. … Continued
Several sources within the BVI Tourist Board have confirmed that this afternoon May 20th, the present Director of the BVI Tourist Board Sharon Flax-Brutus was allegedly escorted out of office by members of the RVIPF. The presence of the RVIPF was enough to raise alarm amongst members of staff, questioning what had taken place whether … Continued
Premier of the Virgin Islands and Minister of Finance Hon. Andrew Fahie has made it clear that the government will not be heavy-handed when dipping into the Territory’s Reserve Fund at this time. During the live press conference stated Premier Fahie stated that there are “persons” who are pushing his regime to dip into the … Continued
Reports received by our newsroom have confirmed the burglary of the CCT Virgin Gorda store, located at Crab Hill Road at approximately 4:46am today May 20th, 2020. Bandits took off with an undisclosed amount of inventory, along with the store safe. The property also sustained severe damages. It was also reported that another business within … Continued
Cargo runs to and from the Road Town Ferry Terminal has resumed effective today, May 19th. This was confirmed by Minister of Health and Social Development, Honorable Carvin Malone who said that the process was approved by the HEOC. Two weeks ago Premier of the Virgin Islands Hon. Fahie had advised that in light of … Continued
Virgin Islander Mr. Kelvin E. Hodge of West End Tortola BVI is the new Chairman of the BVI Ports Authority. His appointment comes just after Mr. Nathaniel Issacs Sr. resigned from the post of Chairman on May 4th. Issacs Sr was appointed in May 2019. Mr. Hodge a well know businessman and civil servant, has … Continued
Residents can now access primary care services at the BVIHSA community clinics around the Territory including prescription drop offs and pickups. The Primary healthcare facilities were closed following the institution of curfews by the Government in response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Director of Primary Health Care, Dr. Natasha Frett said the clinics are providing … Continued
