COVID-19 CASES CLIMB TO 365 IN USVI; SCHNEIDER HOSPITAL RESTRICTS VISITATION TO VIRTUAL ONLY; OMICRON MOST LIKELY THE CAUSE OF SURGE

St. Thomas accounts for 171 active cases, St. Croix 189, and St. John 5. The surge is causing businesses and health facilities to rethink their strategies. The Schneider Regional Medical Center on Friday announced that it would restrict visits to virtual only, citing the rapid growth in cases. “Based on the rapid increase in Covid-19 … Continued

SOCIAL SECURITY AND NHI OFFICES CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE; COVID CASES ALLEGEDLY DETECTED AMONG STAFF; NO COMMENT FROM OFFICIALS

In a recent press advisory, the Social Security and NHI offices issued a statement to clients. The release stated, “The British Virgin Islands Social Security Board and National Health Insurance would like to inform the public that our offices will be closed until further notice.” The advisory further asked the public to “monitor our social … Continued

HOSPITAL PHARMACY TEMPORARILY CLOSED; CLOSURE IS CUSTOMARY AND NOT COVID RELATED SAYS BVIHSA

In a recent public advisory, The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority announced the temporary closure of the Pharmacy at the Dr. Orlando Hospital. The temporary closure begins today December 24th-December 29th, 2021. Marketing and Public Relations Manager of the BVI Health Services Authority, Mr. Damion Grange has confirmed with 284 Media that it is … Continued

DRAKES TRADERS LTD DONATES 5K TO FSN DEDICATED TO COUNSELING

The Family Support Network received its annual seasonal donation from Drakes Traders Ltd, which it typically puts towards an outreach activity that is most in need of funds. This year, the $5000 will be used to provide the counseling that is essential for individuals to move out of the cycle of abuse and on to a trajectory of independence and self sustenance. Speaking with … Continued

DESPITE HAVING VACCINE MANDATES, FLOW BVI OFFICE CLOSED DUE TO DETECTION OF TWO POSITIVE CASES AMONG MANAGEMENT TEAM; VIRTUAL STORE AVAILABLE

Our newsroom has been reliably informed that Flow BVI’s Flagship store in Road Town has been forced to close due to the detection of a positive case by an employee. Earlier this morning Flow issued a statement on its Facebook page to its stakeholders stating, “To our Valued Customers and Stakeholders: We wish to advise … Continued

VIRGIN ISLANDERS DR. PATRICIA TURNBULL AND DR. DOMNICK FRAZER AWARDED BVI UWI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PELICAN AWARDS

Veteran Educator, Writer and Cultural Activist, Dr. Patricia Turnbull and Medical Director of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Dr. Domnick Frazer have been awarded The University of the West Indies Alumni Association (UWIAA) BVI Pelican Award for 2021. The Awards were presented to the two outstanding UWI Alumni on December 16, 2021, at a special … Continued

BARBADOS PM SIGNS NEW UN FRAMEWORK

Caribbean News Online Barbados has signed the new United Nations Multi-Country Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for the English and Dutch-speaking Caribbean, which will cover the period 2022-2026. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley and United Nations Resident Coordinator, Didier Trebucq, signed the document on Friday, during a brief hybrid ceremony at Ilaro Court. And, PM Mottley … Continued