Throughout 2021 the Government of the Virgin Islands under the leadership of Premier Andrew Fahie has probably more often than any Government held sessions of pray and praise in the Virgin Islands. All of the events held this year were an opportunity for legislators and residents to pray for the territory amidst a very turbulent … Continued
Chief immigration Officer Mr. Ian Penn has confirmed that the eleven (11) individuals pictured are persons of interest with the immigration department for the period of 2021. The matter was immediately reported to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and is an ongoing and active investigation. The eleven (11) individuals are as follows: Haitian … Continued
In a recently received media release from the BVIHSA, Chairman of the Board of Directors Mr. Moleto Smith has officially issued a statement following the abrupt non-disciplinary dismissal of the Chief Executive Officer Mrs. Cedorene Patricia Malone-Smith and Human Resources Manager Mr. Levor Lettsome. 284 Media delayed reporting on the matter as our newsroom reached … Continued
The BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) will be giving all employees one year of increments and those whose hours were docked last August will be receiving a “one-off” ex-gratia payment to compensate for their loss. This was revealed by Premier and Minister of Finance Andrew Fahie during an issued statement on Wednesday December 29. According to … Continued
It has been confirmed that the acting Chief Executive Officer Mrs. Cedorene Patricia Malone-Smith and Human Resources Manager Mr. Levor Lettsome at the BVI Health Services Authority have been abruptly sent on non-disciplinary leave. 284 Media delayed reporting on the matter as our newsroom reached out to Health Minister Hon. Carvin Malone who assured that … Continued
COVID-19 testing to be done tomorrow and Friday for all persons who were in recent contact with the Premier and Deputy Premier after they both tested positive for the coronavirus. This was announced in a media bulletin from the Government of the Virgin Islands which said the testing will be done on December 30 and … Continued
In a media release issued today December 29th, 2021. The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) is notifying the public that in light of the current uptick of active COVID 19 cases within the Territory a decision was made to briefly suspend visitation to the inpatient units and emergency room of the Dr. D. … Continued
COVID-19 cases in the British Virgin Islands continue to climb with total active cases now reaching 256 with more than 85% of the total cases on the mainland of Tortola. This was confirmed by the Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ronald Georges in a statement issued on Tuesday December 28, where he said the outbreak … Continued
The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) is reintroducing precautionary measures as a response to the current uptick in Covid-19 cases. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the BVIHSA has introduced a number of protocols to address various pandemic-related scenarios. In consideration of the current spike in COVID positive cases, the management Team of the … Continued
Both the Premier and Deputy Premier of the British Virgin Islands have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. In a late statement on Christmas Eve, Premier Andrew Fahie informed the public that he had tested positive for the virus after being in close contact with Deputy Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley who previously tested positive for … Continued
