The British Virgin Islands is now beyond the worst of Tropical Storm Laura based on a statement sent out by His Excellency, Governor J.U. Jaspert. The Governor’s release said “the centre of Tropical Storm Laura passed the Territory early this morning, and we can be grateful for the news that there are no reports of … Continued
After a week free from curfew conditions, the BVI has been put under curfew conditions once again. After the confirmation of nine (9) new COVID-19 cases in the Territory, Cabinet has decided to impose a night time curfew. As of August 22nd, the curfew will be imposed from 7:00p.m. to 5:00a.m. daily, for the next … Continued
Hon. Carvin Malone, the Minister responsible for Health and Social Development, confirmed that the Territory has recorded 9 additional COVID-19 cases. This brings the Territory’s total to 21. After the confirmation of case #12 earlier this week, the BVI Health Services Authority began aggressive contact tracing and investigations into the orgin of case #12. The … Continued
Data from a NOAA Hurricane Hunter aircraft indicates that Tropical Depression Thirteen has strengthened and is now Tropical Storm Laura with maximum sustained winds of around 45 mph (75 km/h). The aircraft also found that the center of Laura is located south of the previously estimated position. As a result, a tropical storm watch is still … Continued
Minister of Health and Social Development, Honorable Carvin Malone, in a live press conference announced, that in just forty eight (48) hours the BVI has detected another COVID-19 case. This brings the Territory’s total reported cases of COVID-19 to twelve (12). Honorable Malone explained that the patient arrived at the emergency room with moderate symptoms … Continued
A two-week, free Basketball & Baseball (B & B) youth Summer Camp sanctioned by the BVI Basketball Association and sponsored by the BVI Olympic Committee was launched at Greenland, East End, Tortola on Monday, August 17, 2020. The summer camp is offering coaching in both basketball and baseball to all boys and girls aged 8 … Continued
AP Apple is the first U.S. company to boast a market value of $2 trillion, just two years after it became the first to reach $1 trillion. Apple shares have gained nearly 60% this year as the company overcame the shutdown of factories in China that produce the iPhone and the closure of its retail … Continued
VI Consortium St. Croix residents as far as The Meadows just north of Strawberry Hill reported hearing endless gunshots ringing from afar on Monday night. One person, rattled by the gunfire, declared it was World War III. Multiple residents said well over a hundred rounds were fired. The gunfire was coming from Sion Farm near … Continued
The British Virgin Islands has detected two new cases of COVID-19. This was confirmed yesterday August 17th by the Minister of Health, Carvin Malone. Both cases were imported during the repatriation process, however, they were placed in mandatory quarantine upon arrival and tested 14- days after in accordance with health protocols. According to the Minister, … Continued
Mandatory quarantine is now free for all persons returning to the British Virgin Islands until October 1ST, 2020. The announcement was made today by Health Minister, Honorable Carvin Malone who said “persons who return to the BVI and opt to quarantine “ït was deemed to be prudent to look at what amount would be sustainable … Continued
