The body uncovered on May 13th in Sea Cows bay has been identified as Kerry Baker, a St. Kitts national who has resided in the BVI for many years. The 52-year-old who was notably ill for some time, was discovered dead in his home after neighbors noticed a strong stench coming from the victim’s home. … Continued
After a very successful tenure (8years) as Director of Tourism/Head of the BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission, Sharon Flax-Brutus has decided it is time to hang up her shoes on November 15th, 2020. Flax-Brutus took BVI tourism to levels it had never achieved before. The territory attained the recognition as an award-winning tourism destination, … Continued
GIS The Immigration Department will commence renewals of work permit for all companies on Monday, May 18 by appointments only. Government Agencies and Statutory Bodies are asked to submit renewal applications in a sealed envelope including the name of the department, ministry or statutory body together with contact details for a Human Resource liaison officer. … Continued
The Minister of Health, Honorable Carvin Malone confirmed the territory’s 8th victim to test positive for the novel Coronavirus. He said “since our last report and over the course of this week, 22 samples from the British Virgin Islands was sent to the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) for testing. Of the new samples, 21 … Continued
A lot of things have changed amid the COVID-19 pandemic but some things are still business as usual. Countries are scheduled for general elections and not even COVID-19 could put a stop to it. As of Tuesday, the National Assembly of St. Kitts and Nevis has been dissolved. The dissolution of the National Assembly means … Continued
The global travel and tourism industry will inevitably contract and decline significantly, as the Corona Virus Pandemic continues its devastating journey through the world economy. For the Caribbean, a region wholly dependent upon tourism for its economic existence, this will be no easy time. Social distancing on airplanes; testing and quarantine of travelers upon arrival; the shutdown of the cruise industry; … Continued
A flight carrying vital laboratory equipment, testing kits, five ventilators, six inflatable isolation wards and hospital beds arrived in the Territory on May 12. This latest batch of supplies from the United Kingdom Government will help the Territory to introduce a more rigorous testing strategy to identify infected persons; isolation units will increase the capacity … Continued
The Territory’s residents are encouraged to ramp up their preparations now in light of the forecast “above average” tropical storm activity for the region, and in keeping with the BVI’s on-going response to COVID-19 as well as the possibility of other hazards. Department of Disaster Management’s Acting Director Dr. Evangeline Inniss-Springer explained that throughout the … Continued
Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone has said that nurses must be honoured and respected for their contributions to the Territory. Honourable Malone made the call while the BVI Health Services Authority and private medical facilities joined in solidarity yesterday to re-affirm their Nursing Oath and to send positive messages as they … Continued
Police are now investigating the death of a St. Kitts national who was found dead tonight. The body was discovered around 8pm in the area of Sea Cow’s Bay. Our newsroom is in receipt of the person’s name but will respectfully withhold until a formal release is made by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force. … Continued
