The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) is informing the public that the Iris Penn Smith Clinic was closed on 12th December and will remain closed until 31st January, 2022. During this closure all services in the eastern area will be offered at the Rosalind Penn Health Center in Long Look. BVIHSA has closed … Continued
On Friday, December 10, 2021, there was an exposure by a House of Assembly (HoA) Staff to Covid 19 which is being handled by the Ministry of Health. In keeping with the Ministry of Health’s protocol on contact tracing the officer advised that he was in direct contact with two Honuorable Members and a HoA … Continued
The Panthers FC took full advantage of both the Islanders FC and Sugar Boys FC dropping points to climb into top spot of the National League, beating Old Madrid FC 4-1 on Sunday in East End / Long Look. The Sugar Boys were held to a 1-1 draw by the resurgent Rebels FC after Terrence … Continued
VI Consortium D.O.H. said in a release, “After further investigating cause of death and ensuring notification of next of kin, the Virgin Islands Department of Health is saddened to confirm the territory’s eighty-eighth death related to COVID-19. The deceased is a 57-year-old female on St. Croix.” Speaking during the Bryan administration’s weekly press briefing, Dept. … Continued
AP News – Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned Sunday that Britain faces a “tidal wave” of infections from the omicron coronavirus variant, and announced a huge increase in booster vaccinations to strengthen defences against it. In a televised statement, Johnson said everyone age 18 and older will be offered a third shot of vaccine by … Continued
The public is invited to ‘The Premier’s Christmas Extravaganza with a Cultural Twist – The Sequel’ on Saturday, December 18, at the Festival Village Grounds from 3:00 p.m. According to Premier and Minister of Finance, the extravaganza is a time for the entire family. The Children’s party starts at 3:00 p.m. with games, singing and … Continued
The Virgin Islands Daily News, Dean Greenaway The British Virgin Islands has recorded its 39th COVID-19-related death since the pandemic began, but neither Health Minister Carvin Malone or any other BVI Health Services official has made a public announcement. The change was quietly noted on the Dec. 10 COVID-19 Dashboard, which shows the territory currently … Continued
As of December 10, there are currently 40 confirmed active cases of COVID-19. Persons who have tested positive and are having moderate symptoms of COVID-19 should know how to take care of themselves while at home. If you are feeling breathless, it can help to keep your room cool, turn on the air-conditioned unit or … Continued
The Ministry of Health and Social Development is inviting persons over the age of 65, essential workers, and immunocompromised individuals to pre-register for COVID-19 vaccine boosters. Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ronald Georges said that at this time the Pfizer vaccine is being prioritised for use as a third dose or booster. Persons seeking a … Continued
In a recent Facebook post, leader of the opposition Hon. Marlon A Penn has called for an end to gun violence following the death of Jaimez’ Stoutt. Penn said, “My heart aches to wake up to the news of yet another young man losing his life to gun crime in our beloved Virgin Islands. As … Continued
