GIS Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Carvin Malone said the new Curfew (No. 35) Order, 2020 calls for the restriction of vessels in the Territory’s waters. Honourable Malone said during the a live COVID-19 update on October 7 that Cabinet decided to continue the restriction of the movement of vessels in Territorial waters … Continued
Residents of the British Virgin Islands are now permitted to conduct business until 12am daily following the imposition of a new curfew order that permits the reopening of all business as the territory sees a full recovery of all positive covid-19 cases. The announcement was made by Minister of Health, Honorable Carvin Malone who said … Continued
This afternoon, the BVI recorded a 5.17 magnitude earthquake. The tremor lasted for approximately 2 minutes. The Department of Disaster Management has reported that there is no tsunami warning, advisory or watch in effect for Puerto Rico and the British Virgin Islands.
Premier of the Virgin Islands, Honorable Andrew Fahie revealed last night that come December 1st, 2020 incoming tourists may be required to provide test results prior and upon arrival in the BVI, before quarantining for four days. This revelation which is still subject to Cabinet’s approval was made by the Territory’s leader during the Government’s … Continued
Several serious traffic-related offences and unlawful drug possession charges were laid by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force during stop/searches within the last two months. The Force reported the results of several operations conducted during the months of September and October. During the month of September, one male was charged with reckless driving and unlawful … Continued
Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone reported that the Territory continues to prepare to reopen borders as no new COVID-19 cases are detected. Minister Malone further reported that most of the COVID-19 cases have recovered and only one (1) case remains active. Minister Malone said “These low to no active … Continued
GIS Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie said that it is critical that Government meets with stakeholders in the service industry at this juncture as it actions its reopening plans for the Territory. Premier Fahie said, “As I have said on many occasions, we are in this together, Government officials, Government agencies … Continued
Confirmed Caribbean coronavirus cases as of October 4: Dominican Republic- 113,926 cases, 2128 deaths, 89,635 recovered Puerto Rico- 25,034 cases, 686 deaths French Guiana- 10,029 cases, 67 deaths, 9665 recovered Haiti- 8811 cases, 229 deaths, 6949 recovered Jamaica- 6795 cases, 119 deaths, 2345 recovered Cuba- 5809 cases, 122 deaths, 5145 recovered Guadeloupe- 5528 cases, 57 deaths, 2199 recovered Suriname- 4924 cases, 106 deaths, 4723 recovered Trinidad and Tobago- 4741 cases, 81 deaths, 2843 recovered Bahamas- 4409 cases, 96 deaths, 2375 recovered Aruba- 4074 cases, 30 deaths, 3474 recovered Guyana- 3005 cases, 85 deaths, 1907 recovered Belize- 2131 cases, 29 deaths, 1346 recovered Martinique- 1543 cases, 21 deaths, 98 recovered US Virgin Islands- 1327 cases, 20 deaths, 1265 recovered Turks and Caicos- 695 cases, 6 deaths, 651 recovered Sint Maarten- 678 cases, 22 deaths, 572 recovered … Continued
ST. THOMAS — Fire broke out overnight Sunday at the Fort Mylner shopping center on St. Thomas and has apparently engulfed a significant portion of the strip mall. Located across the parking lot from the Pizza Hut and Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurants and to the southeast of Banco Popular, the series of businesses which included … Continued
Outraged members of the business community have filed a petition against the Government of the Virgin Islands demanding that a comprehensive reopening plan be presented immediately. Among the detailed request, was also a direct call on Government to pay all stimulus funds to small businesses by October 9th. The petition openly condemns the government’s effort … Continued
