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BVI TEACHER: MY TAKE HOME SALARY IS $2,536 & MY MORTAGE IS $2,510. MINISTER SAYS MINISTRY CANNOT INCREASE WAGES AS PUBLIC SERVICE FALLS UNDER GOVERNOR’S PORTFOLIO

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A local teacher has taken to social media in what can be described as one of the most impassioned call for better wages for certified teachers. Despite acquiring a Master’s of Arts in Learning & Teaching coupled with years of experience in the profession, Tiffany Lewis-Brewley candidly highlighted how grossly underpaid teachers are, further citing … Continued

31 COVID-19 RELATED DEATHS IN VI; ACTIVE CASES DROP TO 584; 32 PERSONS DISCHARGED, 24 PRESENTLY HOSPITALIZED

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In a recent update provided last evening July 27th via an episode of VIP Let’s Talk, Minister for Health and Social Development Hon. Carvin Malone stated that the territory presently has 584 active COVID-19 cases, with 31 COVID-19 related deaths. While the deaths have risen, the territory continues to see a significant number of recoveries. … Continued

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HON. NATALIO WHEATLEY SHARES UPDATES ON BRANDYWINE BAY DEVELOPMENT & OTHER DISTRICT PLANS

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In a recent meeting with the Brandywine Bay Committee, Deputy Premier and Seventh District Representative Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley gave an update on the upcoming developments in the community, along with other projects for the district. Honourable Wheatley had a discussion with the committee about two proposed developments in Brandywine Bay. Various stakeholders including … Continued

RAPID TESTING NOW BEING DONE AT ALL MAJOR PORTS OF ENTRY IN BVI

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Rapid antigen testing is now officially part of the Territory’s COVID 19 screening process. This alternative coronavirus testing option was rolled out on Friday 23 July at the Road Town Ferry terminal. Minister for Health and Social Development Hon. CarvinMalone was onsite to witness the rollout; and announced that he is happy that the Territory is finally able … Continued

UK DONATES 3,040 ADDITIONAL SHOTS OF ASTRAZENECA VACCINE TO BVI

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The Ministry of Health and Social Development has received an additional 3,040 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine from the United Kingdom. Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone said he was extremely pleased with the UK’s commitment to making sure that the Territory receives the supply of vaccines necessary to vaccinate the entire … Continued

‘OPERATION PROTECT EACH OTHER’ LABELLED A SUCCESS, ACCOUNTING FOR 77% OF THE ESTIMATED 2500 VACCINATIONS LAST WEEK

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The vaccination initiative entitled ‘Operation Protect Each Other’ has received significant praise after amounting for approximately 77% of the nearly 2500 vaccinations that occurred in the territory over an 8-day period. These statistics were revealed by Premier Andrew Fahie who made the disclosure during a recent COVID-19 update to the territory. According to the premier, … Continued

MINISTERIAL POLITICAL ADVISORS WILL NOT COST TAXPAYERS ADDITIONAL MONEY – $1 MILLION FIGURE BY OPPOSITION LEADER MISLEADING – PREMIER FAHIE

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Premier Andrew Fahie while linking some of the misfortunes from past governments as part of the reason for having ministerial political advisors, said the initiative will not cost the taxpayers any additional money and will not amount to the $1 million figure as suggested by the Opposition Leader. Premier Fahie made the statement during a … Continued

NEARLY 50% OF BVICCHA MEMBER BUSINESSES ARE IN FAVOUR OF REQUIRING EMPLOYEE VACCINATION

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Nearly 50 percent of member businesses who responded to a recent survey conducted by BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association (BVICCHA) have said that they support requiring employee vaccination. The BVICCHA revealed those statistics in a recent publication which also said that 63 percent of members support vaccination, over 90 percent of member respondents … Continued

SOCIAL ACTIVIST KISHMA PENN & OTHERS COMMENDED FOR FEEDING COVID WARD NURSES WHO ARE UNDER IMMENSE PRESSURE TO SLOW CURVE

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Since the advent of the recent surge, nurses at the Covid-19 ward at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital have been working overtime and under immense pressure to care for patients infected with the virus. But their efforts have not gone without notice. Social activist Kishma Penn & a few others are ensuring that nurses … Continued