At least one local health professional has warned that if the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus is found to be associated with the present COVID spike in the British Virgin Islands, cases could surge to unprecedented numbers, surpassing the 1600 mark as reported last July. This is according to the Acting Chief Medical Officer … Continued
Travel Off Path The State Department has urged all Americans traveling overseas to “make contingency plans”. The statement comes as nations worldwide fight the Omicron variant as case numbers rise globally. “U.S. citizens who do choose to travel internationally should make contingency plans, as they may have to remain in a foreign country longer than … Continued
Poised between the boulders at the world renowned Baths on Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands, actress Salma Hayek Pinault took to her Instagram page wishing the world a Happy New Year from one of the Virgin Island premier beaches. In her message the actress said to followers, “May this new year bring you the … Continued
Ms Natasha Ruscheinski, the founder of PAW BVI (Promoting Animal Welfare), is the Territory’s newest recipient of the British Empire Medal (BEM) in The Queen’s New Year 2022 Honours List for her contributions to animal welfare. Shortly after her arrival in the Territory in 2011, Ms Ruscheinski saw a major need to provide free spaying/neutering … Continued
His Excellency the Governor, Mr. John Rankin, acting in accordance with the advice of the Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie, has prorogued the House of Assembly effective Thursday, December 23 until such a time a new session is appointed. To prorogue a legislative body is to discontinue the meetings without dissolving … Continued
Leader of the Opposition and Representative for the Eighth District Honourable Marlon A. Penn, over the Christmas holidays, donated holiday ham and turkey, cases of water and food boxes to families in both the 7th and 8th Districts. “Traditionally during the holiday season families come together at the table to celebrate, socialize and reconnect. I … Continued
The British Virgin Islands has recorded 101 additional COVID-19 cases within a space of 48-hours to take the tally of active coronavirus cases in the territory to 357. This was revealed in an epidemiological summary dated today Thursday December 30 which revealed that some 287 cases are now on Tortola, while 69 are on Virgin … Continued
The Family Support Network assisted approximately 150 families across the British Virgin Islands during the Christmas season with food supplies from their pantry, gifts to children and counseling services to residents in need. FSN’s Treasurer Jasmin D’Aguiar made the disclosure during an invited comment from our newsroom recently, where she said her organization was able … Continued
Bank officials of Banco Popular Road Town Branch have confirmed today December 30th, 2021 the abrupt closer of the bank due to the suspected detection of Covid-19 cases. Clients were abruptly meet with a notice of “closed until further notice” sign. It is unclear how long the closure will last. On December 28th, 2021 Bank … Continued
Long before the onset of Covid-19, BVI residents have always complained of experiencing shipping stress including delayed, lost or stolen packages along with hefty shipping costs to get products to the Virgin Islands. As Covid-19 cases continue to spike worldwide, BVI residents are being warned of shipping delays as international offices are severely impacted by … Continued
