One male has been arrested and charged after officers of the RVIPF was alerted to his alleged Illegal Entry into the Territory by a concerned member of the public on August 31st at about 8:00 am. BVIslander Aubrey Daniel, 59 of Duffs Bottom has been charged with Illegal Entry. He remains in Police Custody pending … Continued

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is advising the public that both the Road Town and East End Police Stations have been reopened to the public. However, persons are encouraged where possible, to call in reports and avoid visiting any of the stations unless the situation is an emergency. In order to protect yourself, loved … Continued

In a Government Information Services COVID-19 Press briefing held this morning August 28th, 2020. Minister of Health and Social Development, Hon. Carvin Malone informed residents of the British Virgin Islands that a total of 529 Test were conducted between the period of August 25th-27th, 2020. These included persons from primary and secondary contacts of recently … Continued

A limited listing of approved businesses and establishments are allowed to operate under the Curfew Act, 2017, Imposition of a Curfew (No.28) Order, 2020 in the British Virgin Islands. They are as follows: Supermarkets/minimarts; Approved delivery services; Pharmacies/drug stores; Bakeries; Banks; Commercial farming and fishing; Fuel and LPG Stations; Private healthcare providers; and Burial services … Continued

The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) is informing the public of the implementation of health and safety protocols at our cargo ports. In keeping with the Government of the Virgin Islands’ COVID-19 protocols and with the safety of our team, customers and stakeholders in mind, effective August 26th 2020 the following procedures will be … Continued

The most recent weather updates show Forecasters are monitoring two areas of disturbed weather; a tropical wave midway between the Atlantic and the Lesser Antilles and the second just off the coast of Africa. Disturbance 1 is located along 20W, or about 300 miles east of the Cabo Verde Islands. The system is moving to … Continued

Searchlight Online The suspension preventing One Caribbean Airlines’ flights to the Virgin Islands has been lifted following the conclusion that there was no intent on the airline’s part to break COVID-19 protocols. Chief Executive Officer of the OCL Barbados Ltd/One Caribbean Ltd Airlines, Reginald Adams, told SEARCHLIGHT that he received a letter on the morning … Continued

Today August, 25th 2020, staff of the BVI National Parks Trust received notice that they will not be paid during the recently announced curfew/silent lock down. The correspondence stated:   “I am writing to you regarding the curfew/silent lock down that has been imposed by the Government last night.  As NPT is not on the … Continued