Following territory-wide outcry, Premier of the Virgin Islands, Honorable Andrew A. Fahie has announced that majority of the recently increased fees at the BVI Ports Authority will be postponed to 2022. During a live update the Premier said “After having discussions with many stakeholders as well as with members of the Board and Management of … Continued
Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II’s husband, has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace has announced. The prince married Princess Elizabeth in 1947, five years before she became Queen, and was the longest-serving royal consort in British history. A statement from Buckingham Palace said: “It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the … Continued
The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has lifted its mandatory territory-wide land curfew after a year of bi-weekly extensions The curfew was first issued on March 25, 2020 after the announcement of two confirmed positive imported cases of COVID-19 in the Territory in an effort to control, suppress or prevent the spread of COVID-19. With … Continued
St. Kitts and Nevis is hoping to join Grenada on it’s recent decision to make the Covid-19 vaccine mandatory as citizens refuse inoculations. While some have labeled it a draconian move, Prime Minister of St. Kitts & Nevis, Honorable Timothy Harris said they will soon create a mandate for vaccinations. “We need every employer not … Continued
La Soufriere, which has been erupting effusively since December, can erupt explosively in hours or days, Professor Richard Robertson, the lead scientist monitoring the volcano, said on Thursday. Robertson noted at an emergency press conference hosted by Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves, that the heightened volcanic-tectonic (VT) earthquakes in March had suggested that fresh magma was … Continued
All staff working in the Tourism industry in Grenada is now required by law to take the Covid-19 if they are to remain employed. According to Leo Garbatt, head of Grenada’s Hotel & Tourism Association said it is now law. “It has been designated by the Prime Minister. It’s now policy. Therefore, anybody who works … Continued
Word from official sources reaching our newsroom has confirmed that Covid-19 test results will now be received sooner than the projected 36-48 hour timeline presented recently by the BVI Health Services Authority. The delayed turnover has attracted major public criticism from current and potential tourists who are frustrated at the possibility of being stuck in … Continued
The Ministry of Health and Social Development and BVI Health Services Authority will be conducting COVID-19 testing for persons who attended the funeral at Sea Cow’s Bay Methodist Church that took place on March 27, 2021. Testing will take place at the Ebenezer Thomas Primary School from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Persons are reminded … Continued
One in three COVID-19 survivors in a study of more than 230,000 mostly American patients were diagnosed with a brain or psychiatric disorder within six months, suggesting the pandemic could lead to a wave of mental and neurological problems, scientists said on Tuesday. Researchers who conducted the analysis said it was not clear how the … Continued
According to an official Government update, the BVI’s toll of Covid-19 cases has increased to 18. This was confirmed by Minister of Health and Social Development, Honorable Carvin Malone who said “as of today April 5th, of the 178 positive cases diagnosed there was 1 untimely death, 159 cases have recovered and the number of … Continued
