BVICCHA Press Release 19 August 2020 – Today, we would like to share the tireless work the BVICCHA has been proactively doing on behalf of the business community from the onset of this pandemic, recognizing the perceived economic fallout that would result and the predicted recession that would follow. We pause here to thank the … Continued
The most recent updated from The National Hurricane Centre continues to monitor several tropical systems in the Atlantic however; the focus is on Tropical Depression 13. The depression was upgraded at the 11 pm advisory and during that period no major change has occurred. Current forecast models are projecting Tropical Depression 13 to be a … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands recently hosted its first webinar to address psychosocial and mental health support during COVID-19. The online seminar titled “Basic Psychosocial Skills for Shelter Managers” is part of a series coordinated in collaboration with the Mental Health Unit at the Department of Non-communicable Diseases and the Mental Health of the … Continued
The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved Phase 2 of the Restricted Border Re-opening Plan to take effect from September 1. Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie in a statement titled “COVID-19 Update- Phase II” said this phase of the Border Re-opening Plan will accommodate persons in the following categories with requirements for … Continued
VI Consortium The V.I. Department of Health reported 36 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Monday night, with 26 of those cases being confirmed on St. Thomas, while St. Croix accounted for 10. No new cases were reported on St. John. Community spread and close contact continue to be the main driver of cases … Continued
VI Consortium Senator Kenneth Gittens on Monday announced that he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The senator said he began experiencing some of the symptoms associated with the deadly pathogen early last week and decided to get tested. “Once I started feeling some of the symptoms like the coughing, headache, joint pain and … Continued
The most recent update from The National Hurricane Centre has shifted its focus to disturbance 1 and 2 as Josephine and Kyle have dissipated. Disturbance 1 is expected to pass to the south of the British Virgin Islands through the Windward Islands based on current information however, disturbance 2 has time to develop and potentially … Continued
One thing that has always remained constant throughout Andy Bickerton’s tenure as President is the importance of encouraging and supporting Footballers with further education as well as all the on-field opportunities the F.A. provides. The latest player to join a long list of those able to benefit from such an important programme provided by the … Continued
The Disabilities Unit within the Social Development Department continues to support their clients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Head of the unit Ms. Lorna Dawson stated that there are challenges adjusting to the new safety measures such as physical distancing and staggered schedules but that the unit continues to function to the best of its ability. … Continued
United Kingdom (UK) ships RFA Argus and HMS Medway will be conducting a hurricane response exercise on Norman Island on Sunday 16 and Monday 17, August. The Governor’s Office announced that the exercise will allow the UK Task Group to practice their response to any damage that a hurricane could cause, which includes delivering humanitarian … Continued
