BVI HEALTH MINISTRY ALERTS PUBLIC TO COUNTERFEIT HAND SANITISERS

Residents of the Virgin Islands are advised to be vigilant against counterfeit hand sanitisers that are being sold on the market. This was announced through a Government Information Services release. The Ministry of Health and Social Development is alerting the public to the counterfeit hand sanitisers as they appear as genuine products but contain the … Continued

RVIPF ADMINISTRATION RESUMES SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC

A press release from the RVIPF is informing the public that the Administration Unit of the RVIPF will resume their services to the public on Tuesday, September 8. During the new curfew order, office hours will be between 8:30 and 11:00 am. Those who wish to acquire services are reminded of the No mask, no … Continued

BVI RECEIVES 55,000 MEDICAL SUPPLIES FROM THE UK

The Governor’s Office through a Government Information Services release has confirmed that a shipment container consisting of medical supplies from the United Kingdom (UK) arrived in the British Virgin Islands on the week of September 4. The 40-foot container holds 55,000 items including personal protective equipment (PPE) such as face masks, gowns and gloves, which … Continued

111 ADDITIONAL SAMPLES TESTED NEGATIVE FOR COVID-19 IN THE BVI

Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone through a Government Information Services released has reported no new COVID-19 cases as 111 additional samples tested negative for the COVID-19 virus. This comes after the last COVID-19 Update by the Health Minister on Friday, September 4. The 111 additional samples were collected on September 5 … Continued

ROTARY CLUB SUNRISE BVI MAKES DONATION TOWARDS FSN PANTRY

Recently the Rotary Club Sunrise of Road Town, Tortola BVI made a donation to WINBVI to support their pantry drive project to aid the Family Support Network.  The Family Support Network is the main organization in the BVI that provides food, clothing and counseling to women, men and children in the BVI.  This partnership demonstrates … Continued

STATEMENT ON BUSINESS AND ECONOMY BY HON. MARLON A PENN

BY THE LEADER OF OUR MAJESTY’S LOYAL OPPOSITION AND DISTRICT 8 REPRESENTATIVE One of the greatest impacts of Covid 19 on our Territory, has been its impact on Small Businesses and our Economy.  This in no way diminishes its impact to the now dozens of Covid positive Virgin Islanders and residents, the passing of our … Continued

USVI DEPT. OF HEALTH RECEIVES 800 VIALS OF COVID-19 TREATMENT DRUG REMDESIVIR, A MAJOR BOOST TO TERRITORY’S BATTLE AGAINST VIRUS

The VI Consortium The V.I. Department of Health said Friday it received a donation of 800 vials of the Covid-19 treatment Remdesivir from the New Jersey Government. “The generous donation of the antiviral drug can potentially treat 100-200 patients depending on the severity of the virus and will be split between the Juan F. Luis … Continued

17TH COVID-19 DEATH IN U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS ANNOUNCED

VI Consortium The V.I. Department of Health on Saturday confirmed the 17th Covid-19 related death in USVI, with the latest fatality occurring in St. Thomas. D.O.H. revealed the deceased to be a 93-year-old male. The department told the Consortium this morning that the death occurred on Friday, and that the deceased was previously on a … Continued

BVI REPORTS 16 NEW COVID-19 CASES AND 10 RECOVERIES

Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone has reported that there are sixteen (16) new positive COVID-19 cases and ten (10) recoveries in the British Virgin Islands.  This brings the total confirmed cases of COVID-19 to sixty-three (63) with fifty-two (52) active cases, two (2) hospitalised and 1 death recorded. In an official … Continued

DARWIN PLUS SUPPORTS ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS IN THE TERRITORY

Environmental organisations in the British Virgin Islands are invited to submit bids for the Darwin Plus Funding scheme. This initiative was recently shared announced via a Government Information Services release. The release stated: This initiative was established in the United Kingdom (UK) to protect and enhance biodiversity in the Virgin Islands and other Overseas Territories. … Continued