GIS The Government’s physical re-opening today included the launch of its Customer Service Care Centre. The centre is a joint initiative between the Office of the Deputy Governor and the Ministry of Transportation, Works and Utilities. It seeks to enhance the customer service relationship between the Government and its clients by utilising Customer Service Specialists … Continued
The British Virgin Islands has been classified as having Sporadic Cases of COVID-19 transmission by the Ministry of Health and Social Development. The World Health Organization (WHO) in its March 16 Interim Guidance defines the Sporadic Cases of COVID-19 transmission scenario as a country that has one (1) or more cases, imported or locally detected. … Continued
Manager of the Expanded Programme on Immunisation, Mrs. Marina Fleming Bedeau is reminding residents of the importance of being vaccinated in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and as the Territory observes Vaccination Week in the Americas (VWA) 2020. Mrs. Fleming Bedeau said despite the ongoing activities to create awareness about the importance of vaccination, … Continued
Today the British Virgin Islands received unwelcomed news; another person has tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total to 7 confirmed cases. The announcement was made today by Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Social Development, Honorable Carvin Malone who said “over the course of the past week, as per the protocol established, twenty-one … Continued
Today parents took to social media to voice their disgust on indecent messages being sent by students via the newly-implemented, virtual education system. The students were greeted by a stream of expletives in their inbox from other students. In an invited comment, Minister of Education, Dr. the Honorable Natalio Wheatley said the matter is being … Continued
The BVI community continues to see private-public partnerships during the global pandemic. Quality Constructions pledge to the Minister of Education, Hon. Natalio Wheatley, a donation of 6 laptops. These laptops will be used in the Ministry’s virtual learning efforts. Mr. Roy Garraway, Owner of Quality Construction explained as the spouse of a local educator and … Continued
Yesterday, in a LIVE Press Conference, Minister for Natural Resources, Labor and Immigration, Hon. Vincent Wheatley revealed some alarming statistics in relations to the work force in the BVI. According to the Minister responsible for Labour, to date: Approximately 77 Businesses have contacted the Department of Labour and Workforce Development. Approximately 33 companies these have … Continued
Yesterday, during a live press conference, Minister for Natural Resources, Labor and Immigration, Hon. Vincent Wheatley gave statistics in relations to lay-offs and terminations in the BVI. According to the Labour Minister, to date, approximately 77 businesses have contacted the Department of Labour and Workforce Development. Approximately 33 companies have reported closure, and approximately 683 persons have been reported laid … Continued
Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Hon. Kye Rymer, was pleased with the response from the public in the historic traffic simulation exercise that took place in the Territory’s capital of Road Town on Friday, May 1. “The simulation exercise is a part of a phased approach in making the capital more pedestrian friendly as … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie, has told Caribbean Heads of Government and Ministers of Finance that COVID-19 is placing significant pressure on the Virgin Islands economy as the society combats the spread of the coronavirus. Premier Fahie’s remarks were part of a prepared statement made at a virtual meeting of Caribbean … Continued
