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
The government will be hosting a virtual stakeholders meeting this afternoon in light of the continuous growth of the present COVID-19 spike in the territory which has now surpassed 1300 active cases. This was confirmed by the Ministry of Health and Social Development which said the initiative is a collaboration with the Health Emergency Operations … Continued
A security guard from Lower Estate has been charged and subsequently bailed after allegedly assaulting a female employee of a bar in Purcell Estate. This is according to a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force dated Wednesday January 12, which listed Keithley Liburd as the charged security guard. Police said that the … Continued
In a recent episode of his radio program Honestly Speaking, social commentator and local Pastor Claude Skelton Cline, pleaded with officials to find a solution to the Covid-19 pandemic as it concerns education and to include giving students face-to-face time in school and not just online learning. Cline who was at the time addressing the … Continued
To assist with reducing the present COVID-19 spike in the territory, residents are being urged to stay at home if they do not have to attend work or utilise any of the essential services. This message comes from the Minister for Health Carvin Malone who made the appeal during a recent press conference. The minister … Continued
