Residents in the British Virgin Islands under the ages of 18 to 12 will now have a chance to get vaccinated with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine through the BVI-USVI joint initiative which is set to commence this week. Minister for Health Carvin Malone made the announcement during a recent media conference where he said that … Continued
Results from the Caribbean Public Health Agency have revealed that the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus has not been detected to be in the British Virgin Islands. This was revealed by the Acting Chief Medical Officer of the Ministry of Health Dr. Ronald Georges who made the statement during a recent COVID-19 update to … Continued
Fellow Virgin Islanders, we are all currently living through a terrifying experience, one that not only affects us, but all of humanity. This pandemic knows no age, race, social status, or religion. We are faced with many uncertainties not only about the future of our country but also our children’s future. COVID has taken a … Continued
r for Transportation, Work and Utilities, Honourable Kye Rymer continues to share his vision for first-class roads in the Territory with the signing of a contract to supply Asphaltic Concrete Works across six road project sites on Tortola. The Government of the Virgin Islands in collaboration with the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) signed the … Continued
The British Virgin Islands has turned a major corner in its coronavirus outbreak with a daily decrease in positive cases and record recoveries. This brings the territories’ tally of active covid-19 cases to 1,109. The updated epidemiological records were announced by the Minister of Health and Social Development, Honorable Carvin Malone during a press update … Continued
Member of her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition and second district Representative Hon. Melvin Mitch Turnbull in an invited comment shared with our newsroom his frustration with the recent cabinet decisions which makes provisions for seven members to have political advisors at a cost of $120,000.00 per annum, per contractor of their choice. All cabinet members and … Continued
Nealy $600,000 have been approved by the government of the Virgin Islands to complete demolition works to the Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Complex (RTOAC). This was revealed in the latest Cabinet Decisions statement which stated that Cabinet met on July 8th and approved a number of allocations for rehabilitation works to the Administration Complex. According to … Continued
In recent cabinet decision dated July 5th and 8th, the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has considered and approved along with waving the tender process for Government Ministers including junior ministers a political advisor at a cap of ($120,000.00) per annum. The Premier of the Virgin Islands Hon Andrew A. Fahie will have up to … Continued
Through a Government Information Services release, BVI Post has announced the launch of a new commemorative stamp collection featuring the Territory’s athletes; Chantel Malone, Kyron McMaster, Eldred Henry and Elinah Phillip. This collection was launched today and is said to be significant as it is the first time four athletes have qualified for any Olympic … Continued
Twenty-eight-year old Shaun Massicott of East End was slapped with two charges in the police confiscation of over 200 kilos of cocaine. The accused had initially made good his escape during the drug bust earlier this year. According to official reports, Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force while on mobile patrol noticed a … Continued
