“Why is it that we are waiting normally in excess of 36 hours to get test results. Folks in quarantine now are still waiting, still hoping, dinner reservations lost, boat trips lost, vehicle rentals lost, taxis lost. If we can’t turn around in the 24-36 hours stated – then the hospitable thing to do is … Continued
Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) suffered more health and economic damage from the COVID-19 pandemic than any other region, although there is potential for significant transformation in key sectors as the region begins to rebound, according to a new World Bank Report. Because of the pandemic, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the Latin America … Continued
After five months, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released its long-awaited technical guidelines for cruise ships to sail again in the United States. They are available to view here. The seven pages of regulations were released on Friday afternoon, April 2, and represent a pathway for cruise lines to operate again in … Continued
According to TMZ and other sources, DMX suffered a drug overdose Friday night and is currently in the hospital. The prognosis is not good. Sources close to the rapper told TMZ, the OD occurred at his home at around 11 PM. Sources say the overdose triggered a heart attack. DMX was rushed to a hospital … Continued
CNN The UK’s medicines regulator has said that at least 30 people in the United Kingdom have experienced rare types of blood clots after receiving the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, but warned it was too early to know whether the shot itself triggered the clots. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) said in a statement … Continued
People who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 can travel freely in the U.S., as long as they remain masked on planes, buses and trains, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday. It is unclear how much impact the new guidance will have. People are already traveling and making decisions on their own. American … Continued
GIS Restorative works continue on the Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Complex as the Government of the Virgin Islands works to maintain its public infrastructure. Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Honourable Kye Rymer said the Government has developed a comprehensive, four pronged approach to the renovation of the Administration Complex. This, he said, includes the … Continued
Only a strong social democracy; not a trickledown capitalist model, will deliver for the BVI OK. It was small business and the working man that kept the BVI economy alive Post IRMA and will do the same Post COVID 19. Small business and strong consumer spending will drive economic growth and prosperity, when the pandemic … Continued
The “Go Live” of the BVI Health Services Authority’s new health information system is causing delays in persons receiving their COVID-19 test results. Acting Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Cedorene Malone-Smith said that persons can now expect their results in 36-48 hours instead of 24-36 hours. According to the CEO, the Authority is currently in the … Continued
In line with FSI’s mission to support the development of local talent in the Territory’s financial services industry, the Financial Services Institute at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (FSI) launched the inaugural First Step Scholarship in February 2021. The First Step Scholarship is a fully funded scholarship for study of the ACCA Level 2 Diploma … Continued
