BERLIN (Associated Press) Desperate travelers choked European border crossings Wednesday after countries implemented strict controls to try to slow the spread of the coronavirus, which has now infected more than 200,000 people worldwide and killed more than 8,000. In releasing the new figures, Johns Hopkins University also said more than 82,000 people recovered from the … Continued
Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant tested positive for the coronavirus but said he’s “feeling fine,” according to Shams Charania of Stadium and The Athletic. “Everyone be careful, take care of yourself and quarantine,” Durant said. “We’re going to get through this.” The World Health Organization has confirmed more than 184,000 cases of COVID-19 worldwide, leading … Continued
Multiple sources have confirmed that the world’s largest social media platform Facebook, has taken a tangible approach towards the severe economic impact of the Coronavirus. Facebooks response to the coronavirus outbreak has focused on fighting the spread of misinformation — by offering free WHO ads and banning ads that promote false ‘cures.’ Now, Facebook plans … Continued
The BVI National Commission for UNESCO will be observing World Poetry Day on March 21 with the hosting of a poetry competition. The competition will be held under the theme “Celebrating the forefathers of our nation who set the path for 70 years of Legislation” and is one of the many activities that will be … Continued
Director for the Water and Sewerage Department Mrs. Perline Scatliffe Leonard has said her team is working diligently to have the Diamond pump station resume operations. Mrs. Scatliffe-Leonard said the pump station’s motor burned out on Tuesday March 10 and a decision has been made to fast track the installation of a new pump equipped … Continued
Students from Cedar International School are the first place winners of the 2020 Inter Secondary School Debates. The winning team of Amalia Adamson, Hailey Chomiak and Ali Tarabay debated against the Elmore Stoutt High School on the moot, “Blacklisting Caribbean Financial Centres Is A Modern Form Of Colonialism”. The overall best speaker for the debate … Continued
Effective Monday, 16th March the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) has announced heightened security measures for the Port Purcell cargo facility in Tortola. The public is reminded that this is a restricted area and entrance into the facility are for legitimate reasons related only to the clearance and or collection of cargo. Persons requiring … Continued
On March 14th, citing the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring COVID-19 a pandemic, the Government of the Virgin Islands announced the immediate closure of the Tortola cruise port, allowing no cruise ships to call on the territory for a 30 day period in an effort to protect the Territory from potential contamination. At present there … Continued
The Government of the British Virgin Islands is advising the general and travelling public of the following border control and quarantine measures for travelers entering the Territory, in light of the public health risk posed by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Passengers and crew members who have travelled to, from or through COVID-19 affected … Continued
The Government of the British Virgin Islands has announced that it will halt cruise ship operations for an initial period of 30 days amid Coronovirus outbreak, citing the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring Covid-19 a pandemic. All cruise line partners and the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) have been verbally notified of this development. The … Continued
