Opposition leader Marlon Penn has made claims that there are still some fishers and farmers who are yet to receive any money from the government’s fishers and farmers’ stimulus initiative which was launched back in 2020. Penn’s comments came during a National Democratic Party radio programme which was aired on Monday February 7. He claimed … Continued
History was made on February 6th, 2022 at the Nurse Iris O’Neal Health Center, the newest facility on Virgin Gorda, when a pregnant mother presented in Active Labor and had a successful delivery. The BVIHSA in an official statement say they are celebrating the clinical skillset of their Midwives who responded appropriately in this emergency, … Continued
The Public Health unit will be observing Wednesday, February 9th, 2022 as National Pizza Day and the public is invited to mark the occasion and be creative by showcasing some new and scrumptious but healthier versions of pizza. Additionally, the National Epidemiologist stated that the unit’s team will be promoting World Cancer Day, VI Love … Continued
The Sugar Boys FC duly overcame a tenacious Lion Heart FC, 3-1 and VG United stunned the Islanders FC, 3-0, as the action continued in the BVI Football Association’s National League on Sunday. Playing on the Virgin Gorda Recreation Ground, the youthful VG United took the game to the Islanders from the first whistle, causing … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has joined forces with other multinational agencies to bring awareness of the fight to keep the internet safe for children within the territory. Today February 8 is recognized as Safer Internet Day across the world and this year the theme is “Together for a better internet.” Speaking on … Continued
For the second time in just under a week a tourist has been found unresponsive and pronounced dead after being retrieved from the territory’s waters. This was confirmed by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force in a statement issued to local media which revealed that an elderly male visitor was pronounced dead on Monday February … Continued
In an open letter to Virgin Islands residents, the BVI Christian Council under the leadership of Rev. Erflin Browne penned its thoughts against Violence and Crime in the Virgin Islands. The letter said, “As the BVI Christian Council (BVICC), We are praying and believing God for the healing of our land from violence and crime. … Continued
The BVI Cancer Society (BVICS) turned a new chapter in its close to 25-year-old history on Friday 4 February, when the organization unveiled its new logo and slogan; as part of its grand rebranding campaign. The event which was held at the Village Cay Conference Room on the date internationally known as “World Cancer Day;” … Continued
The British Virgin Islands has recorded 7 additional COVID-related deaths with two reportedly below the age of 50. This was confirmed in a media release from the Ministry of Health dated Monday February 7, which said the new total COVID-related death toll in the territory now stands at 58. This is an increase from the … Continued
Legal entanglements remain the order of the day for the Prospect Reef Hotel property on Tortola which remains in a deplorable state. This is according to Premier Andrew Fahie who made the disclosure during a recent press conference. He said that Prospect Reef continues to be entangled with legal matters that prohibits any developments from … Continued
