Caribbean Update On Monday, a 36-year-old visitor from Holland was the latest person to test positive for COVID-19 in Barbados. The visitor arrived on British Airways on October 30 and was confirmed positive for the viral illness after a second test revealed by the Ministry of Health in Barbados. Prior to that, a 30-year-old Guyanese woman … Continued
GIS The Government of the Virgin Island in partnership with the Marine Conservation Society (MCS), the University of Exeter and the Association of Reef Keepers (ARK) BVI virtually launched a three-year sea turtle conservation project titled “Sustaining Turtles, Environment, Economies, and Livelihoods (STEEL)” on October 26. Project Leader Dr. Peter Richardson, Head of Ocean Recovery … Continued
In anticipation of the December 1st grand reopening, three “Goal Seal” training programs have been designed to prepare local hospitality businesses for the return of international guests. This was detailed in a document released today entitled “BVI Tourism Industry Reopening Guide” According to the protocols outlined, all relevant staff must be trained while businesses will … Continued
GIS Mr. Ian Penn has been confirmed in the position of Chief Immigration Officer, effective September 3, 2020. Mr. Penn’s appointment was made by His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Augustus J.U Jaspert, in accordance with section 92 of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order, and acting in accordance with the advice of the Public Service Commission. … Continued
V.I. Consortium The WICO Board of Directors has taken drastic action to curtail expenses as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on its revenues. The board has instituted what it says is a temporary 24-hour work week for all its employees, effective Nov. 2. “After several cost-saving austerity measures taken by the company to … Continued
It is a US election like no other. Rarely have the stakes for America felt so high after four years of Donald Trump’s chaotic rule and a summer of civil unrest sparked by racial justice protests. And it has played out against the backdrop of a pandemic that has claimed more than 225,000 American lives … Continued
The longstanding East End sewerage issue will be resolved within one year to the tune of $6,142,500 by the Government of the Virgin Islands. During last Friday’s re-commissioning ceremony, Minister of Transportation, Works and Utilities Hon. Kye Rymer said “your government is here today to keep yet another promise made to the people of the … Continued
GIS The Virgin Islands and other Overseas Territories (OTs) are expected to receive any COVID-19 vaccine procured by the United Kingdom. This announcement made by His Excellency the Governor Mr. Augustus J.U. Jaspert was that the United Kingdom Government will ensure the vaccine will be shared with the OTs. According to the Governor, the Minister … Continued
CCT along with BVI Cable TV (d/b/a 284 Media) is ushering in a new era of BVI telecommunications with the launch of CCT LIVE, our new multimedia app which will givecustomers access to all their favorite international television channelsand our growing line up of local programming in the palm of their hand. This innovative new product already includes more than 50+international television channels including: CNN, ESPN, ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, TNT, TBS, Telemundo, Univision, and many more together with … Continued
A man is now in a critical condition at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital following a stabbing incident last evening. While a detailed report is yet to be released by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, many videos have surfaced showing the unfortunate ordeal. Shortly before 10pm last night, an argument was sparked between … Continued
