The Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus has been linked to the current coronavirus spike in the British Virgin Islands, with cases now totaling 143. This was revealed in a statement issued by the Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ronald Georges on Friday December 24. He said of the positive samples sent to the Caribbean … Continued
Premier Andrew Fahie says he will be working with all District and At-Large representatives during the Christmas period to ensure that no mouth in the BVI is left unfed with his Cultural and Tourism Christmas Extravaganza which is scheduled for tomorrow December 25. Premier Fahie made the comments during a recent virtual session of the … Continued
In a recent press advisory, the Social Security and NHI offices issued a statement to clients. The release stated, “The British Virgin Islands Social Security Board and National Health Insurance would like to inform the public that our offices will be closed until further notice.” The advisory further asked the public to “monitor our social … Continued
In a recent public advisory, The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority announced the temporary closure of the Pharmacy at the Dr. Orlando Hospital. The temporary closure begins today December 24th-December 29th, 2021. Marketing and Public Relations Manager of the BVI Health Services Authority, Mr. Damion Grange has confirmed with 284 Media that it is … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has welcomed the final adoption of the United Nations (UN) Resolution on the ‘Question of the British Virgin Islands’ passed by the UN General Assembly on 11th December at the conclusion of its 76th session. Speaking on the adoption of the UN resolution, Premier Fahie said, … Continued
More than 500 residents recently benefited from a Christmas initiative which was hosted at the East End Police Station by officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force. According to the RVIPF, the East End Police Station was the place to be on Tuesday December 21 thanks to community and corporate sponsors which they said … Continued
Persons who presently have shipping containers, equipment or materials inside the Festival Grounds are being urged to have them removed by midday Friday December 24 or they will be removed and billed to the owners of the containers. City Manager Mrs. Janis Braithwaite-Edwards said the issue of residents having their containers driven from Port Purcell … Continued
Mrs. Jeanette Scatliffe-Boynes and Lori Freeman have been officially appointed as Director and Deputy Director respectively, of the BVI Social Security Board (SSB). The final process of officiating the positions were conducted in the House of Assembly late Wednesday December 22, by the Minister responsible for the Social Security Board, Vincent Wheatley. According to the … Continued
This morning members of staff of the Social Security and NHI offices could be seen lined up outside the office today December 23rd, 2021 awaiting to be tested for Covid-19. This is due to the detection of three positive cases among staff. Staff were notified via group messages last evening of the situation. The office … Continued
It was a successful win for the Fahie family as they emerged victorious at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park Christmas Family Feud. The Fahie family walked away with $2,500 as the prize with $1000 of the winnings going towards the Cancer society. The competing families had the opportunity to choose from non-profits such … Continued
