The World Health Organization has said that keeping borders closed to halt the spread of COVID-19 is unsustainable. They are now urging countries to adopt comprehensive strategies based on local knowledge of where the virus is spreading. WHO Emergencies Director Michael Ryan said “it is going to be almost impossible for individual countries to keep … Continued
Source: VI Consortium The V.I. Bureau of Corrections (B.O.C.) has placed the St. Thomas prison facility, named the Alexander A. Farrelly Criminal Complex, on lockdown after 20 people — including inmates and staff members — tested positive for the coronavirus. According to a release from the bureau, the first time B.O.C. officials learned of the … Continued
The V.I. Department of Health reported 63 new cases of the coronavirus on Tuesday, the highest single-day number of infections reported since the pandemic began. Of the 63 new cases, St. Thomas — representing a surging outbreak — saw 57 of those cases, according to the Dept. of Health data. The Dept. of Health listed almost all … Continued
Former Vice President Joe Biden named his former campaign trail rival, Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., as his running mate. Biden announced the decision in an email to supporters. I know a thing or two about being Vice President. More than anything, I know it can’t be a political decision. It has to be a governing … Continued
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Tuesday that authorities have found four cases of the coronavirus in one Auckland household from an unknown source, the first reported cases of local transmission in the country in 102 days. Ardern said Auckland, the nation’s largest city, will be moved to Alert Level 3 from midday Wednesday … Continued
GIS The team of medical professionals from the Republic of Cuba have commenced their mission having tested negative for COVID-19. The medical team of professionals who arrived in the Territory on Saturday, July 25 to assist with providing medical services was quarantined for 14 days as is the protocol for persons entering the Virgin Islands. … Continued
As residents drive the roads of Road Town they will realize a change in the capital’s appearance. The Government of the Virgin Islands, as they move forward with their endeavors to develop a pedestrian friendly city, have commence the planting of over one hundred (100) tree in the Road Town area. The palm trees are … Continued
Lebanese health minister says the Cabinet has resigned over Beirut’s deadly explosion last week. The Cabinet was scheduled to convene later Monday, amid speculation that the government could resign en masse. Or, if four more ministers resign, the Cabinet would collapse, consigning it to caretaker status until a new one is formed. The massive blast … Continued
A number of local contractors have found it difficult to secure contracts for major projects in the BVI. Local contractors on many occasions have faced challenges that seem to deprive them of the opportunity to even be considered for projects despite their capabilities to deliver quality work. During a live press conference, Premier of the … Continued
Premier of the Virgin Islands and Minister of Finance, Hon. Andrew A. Fahie, outlined the Government’s plans to boost the Virgin Islands Economy through the Construction industry. A significant project that will contribute to the government’s plans is the East End/ Long Look Sewerage Project. The resuming of the sewerage project was first announced by … Continued
