The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) BVI, has donated 56 electronic tablets to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture to be used for virtual learning in this new era of COVID-19. Newly appointed Director of ADRA BVI John Williamson and Island Coordinator of the BVI Constituency of Seventh-day Adventist Churches … Continued
There seems to be some ambiguity regarding the cost attached to Coronavirus testing in the territory as many persons allege that they were mandated to pay $135 for the test to be administered. Some outraged residents took to social media to post receipts that reflected the implied amount but upon inquiry by our newsroom, Honorable … Continued
Espn The Milwaukee Bucks have decided to boycott Game 5 on Wednesday with the Orlando Magic to protest the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin. “We’re tired of the killings and the injustice,” Bucks guard George Hill told The Undefeated’s Marc J. Spears. The Bucks did not come onto the court before the 4 p.m. … Continued
Due to the recent rise in COVID-19 case in the Territory, all students will be returning to online learning for the rest of the year. This was confirmed by Minister of Education, Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley, in a live press conference held this afternoon. He said “Therefore, we will return to online learning for … Continued
Loop Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has confirmed that retired sprinter Usain Bolt returned a positive test for the coronavirus (COVID-19). Tufton made the announcement at a virtual press conference at Jamaica House Monday evening, telling journalists that Bolt “has been formally notified” of the positive result. Reports of Bolt’s positive test emerged Monday morning. … Continued
Loop Officers deployed tear gas early Monday to disperse hundreds of people who took to the streets following a police shooting in Kenosha that also drew a harsh rebuke from the governor after a video posted on social media appeared to show officers shoot at a Black man’s back seven times as he leaned into … Continued
Following the confirmation of (5) new cases amidst the recent spike of Coronavirus within the territory, the Government of the Virgin Islands announced the imposition of a new curfew order from 5:01pm to 4:59am daily. The proposed imposition which begins on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 will run for 14 consecutive days. The announcement made by … Continued
GIS Officers of Her Majesty’s Customs continue to further intensify protection of the sea borders of the British Virgin Islands amidst the ongoing battle against the COVID-19 global pandemic. Officers of the Immigration Department have also teamed up with Customs Officers under the theme: “BVILOVE: Partnering and Protecting our Sea Borders in The New Regular.” … Continued
Both the Government of the Virgin Islands and the Department of Environmental Health has denied allegations of Inland Revenue being forced to close due to a possible COVID-19 exposure. Following the abrupt closure of Inland Revenue on Friday August 21st, many reports have surfaced alleging that a staff was infected with the novel Coronavirus. However, … Continued
On August 4, 2020, OCL Barbados doing business as One Caribbean arrived at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport, while being in violation of entry protocols put in place by the Government of the Virgin Islands to eliminate the spread of Covid-19. According to Managing Director, Mr. Clive Smith “as a result of the occurrence, … Continued
