Active COVID-19 cases in the British Virgin Islands continues to gradually decline with cases now down to 63. This is according to an epidemiological summary dated Monday February 21, which said that the BVI recorded 24 new cases and 30 recoveries on Sunday February 20. Of the now active 63 cases, 49 are on Tortola, … Continued
National Epidemiologist Harmonie Massiah has said that the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the impact that Non Communicable Diseases continue to have on persons across and globe and in the territory. She said this has resulted in the Ministry of Health ramping up their campaigns to spread awareness of the various NCDs and to promote the … Continued
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission which is the statutory body responsible for regulating the telecommunications sector of the Virgin Islands. Including protecting the interests of users of telecommunications services, ensuring fair competition among operators of telecommunications networks and providers of telecommunications services will be hosting a public hearing on March 1st, 2022. The public hearing will … Continued
The British Virgin Islands has been supplied with some additional 3,510 doses of the Pfizer vaccine, along with the first batch of 500 pediatric vaccines for children ages 5 to 11, thanks to the United Kingdom Government on Wednesday, February 16th, 2022. Recently His Excellency Governor John Rankin stated that the UK government through their … Continued
Police have officially released the name of the deceased whose body was found on the rocks close to the shoreline at Oil Nut Bay. The body of Jamaican national Howard Walker, 53, a maintenance worker and landscaper at Oil Nut Bay, was met lying on nearby rocks, a few feet away from the bay. Initial … Continued
Vikings and Cavaliers came out victorious in the BVI Cricket Association’s T20 tournament when the competition continued over the weekend. Playing in the first game of the double header at the Greenlands Recreation Ground in East End on Sunday February 20, Vikings set a total of 224 for 8 from their 20 overs against Under … Continued
In a statement received by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Information Officer yesterday Sunday February 20th, 2022, police have found the body of a male near Oil Nut Bay. The statement said, “Police can confirm that the body of a black male was found in the water near Oil Nut Bay, Virgin Gorda this morning. … Continued
Health Minister Honourable Carvin Malone is confident that a solution for the inactive incinerator at Pockwood Pond will be forthcoming and completed within the next four to five months. The minister made the comment during a recent interview with 284News where he said that a solution for the recent fire-damaged incinerator will not take up … Continued
The BVI Women’s National Football team suffered a huge defeat in their first game of the CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers against Cuba over the weekend. Playing on Saturday February 19 at the Estadio General Francisco Morazan stadium in Honduras, the national team went down 14 goals to nil in their opening game. Despite the heavy … Continued
The Vanterpool Administration building which was repaired through a partnership between the Government of the Virgin Islands and the Recovery and Development Agency was officially handed over during an official ceremony on February 17th, 2022. The complex is home to Government offices such as BVI Post, Environmental Health, Immigration, Labour, Water and Sewerage, Social Development, … Continued
