Active positive COVID-19 cases are seemingly on the decline in the British Virgin Islands after some 473 recoveries were reported today Friday January 14, to reduce the total active cases down to 1,220. This is according to information presented in the latest COVID-19 epidemiological summary from the Ministry of Health. On Wednesday January 12, 1,387 … Continued
Updating one’s business continuity and disaster plans is the advice from the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) to assist with minimal disruptions stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. This was the message shared during Thursday’s stakeholder meeting by DDM’s Acting Director Jasen Penn. He said in addition to ensuring the safety of customers, businesses should likewise … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) will be aiming this year to solve more cold cases dating back some 2 decades, following the creation of a Historical Case Review Team. This was revealed by the Commissioner of Police Mark Collins during a recent media conference. He said the aim of the RVIPF is to … Continued
A team of Virgin Islanders now lead the recently established Salt Island Lands Advisory committee. They are Mr. Wallace Leonard and Mr. Paul Leonard; Ms. Lydia Durante and Mr. Sean Durrant of the Smith Family; Mr. Roosevelt Smith and Mr. Arnold C. Smith from the Abbott family; Dr. Charles Wheatley OBE and Mr. Melvin Stoutt … Continued
The total COVID-19 related deaths in the British Virgin Islands have now increased to 42 following two additional deaths. This was confirmed by the Acting Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Ronald Georges during an online forum on Thursday. While not going in depth on the circumstances regarding the two deaths, Dr. Georges did reveal that … Continued
Reports reaching our newsroom this evening from close family have confirmed that prominent businessman Desmond ‘DA’ Alphonso died today in his home country of Guyana. Mr. Desmond ‘DA’ Alphonso along with his family held prominent businesses in both the British Virgin Islands and Guyana. In a Facebook post his older brother Franky Alphonso paid … Continued
The BVI Health Services Authority has added Virgin Gorda to the weekend Vaccination Drive initiative that commenced last weekend (8th and 9th January, 2022). Nineth District residents are asked to note that AstraZeneca and Pfizer vaccines will be offered to persons seeking first, second, and booster doses this Saturday. Those interested are asked to attend … Continued
The BVI Electricity Corporation’s Microgrid Project at Paraquita Bay is now one step closer to commencing after 19 companies submitted their Request for Quotation (RFQ) last Friday. The companies were tasked with submitting information to the BVIEC to be evaluated for the purposes of qualifying them for a future tender for Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) … Continued
At a Government contract signing former Communication and Works Minister Hon. Mark Vanterpool applauded former PS with the ministry at that time Mr. Anthony McMaster for his work and contributions on the Tortola Pier Park. Vanterpool at the time was addressing the issue of McMaster still acting as RDA head. The legislator called for McMaster … Continued
In a recent Facebook post former Education Minister and local attorney called out the present Government of the Virgin Islands on the handling of the rebuilding of the Elmore Stoutt High school. Recently the demolition of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) buildings which were ravished by the hurricanes of 2017 have been completed and … Continued
