The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force continues to see persons within the community violating the COVID Suppression Orders. Acting Deputy Commissioner Jacqueline Vanterpool notes that gatherings of any kind, even outdoors, are still in breach of the Public Health Orders and must cease if the Territory is to reduce the rapid transmission of the COVID virus. … Continued
The recent increase in COVID-19 cases in Dominica which has resulted in approximately 30 persons being placed in quarantine has been traced back to the British Virgin Islands. This is according to Dominica’s Health Minister Dr. Irving McIntyre who made the statement during a July 18th media briefing. According to Dr. McIntyre six travellers from the … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a Level 4 Covid-19 Travel Alert for the British Virgin Islands, which is a “very high” alert that calls for Americans not to travel to the British territory because of the ongoing Covid-19 crisis there. The alert includes the following warnings: Avoid travel to … Continued
In keeping with heightened COVID restrictions, the Administration Office within Royal Virgin Islands Police Force will change the process for accepting police certificates, police report and visa waivers. Persons requiring a police certificate can place a completed application along with supporting documents, i.e., two passport-size photos for one single application and copy of passport profile … Continued
Antigua’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne has blamed the BVI’s Chief Environmental Health Officer (CEHO) Lionel Michael, for the territory’s spike in COVID-19 cases. Browne made the comments during his guest appearance on an online programme which was published by Antigua Newsroom on Monday July 19. He said, “This guy is just so full of himself … Continued
The BVI is set to welcome its second passenger cruise ship ‘Seabourn Odyssey’ which is set to berth in the territory tomorrow Wednesday July 21. This is according to a media release from the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) which said the vessel will not be allowing any person to exit on land in the territory. … Continued
The YEP Board of Directors in discussions with sponsors have reluctantly decided to postpone the summer programme in Road Town. Executive Director of YEP, Mr. Stacy Mather, MBE “we have considered the present situation in the territory as it relates to COVID-19, along with the mandated postponement of summer programs by the BVI Government. Moreover, … Continued
Residents of the British Virgin Islands will soon be able to access the Moderna and Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines by way of travel to the United States Virgin Islands. This was confirmed by our newsroom in conversation with the Minister of Health and Social Development, Honorable Carvin Malone who said the BVI is in conversation with … Continued
A total of some 887 persons received vaccinations over the weekend at Operation Protect Each Other Drive-Thru Vaccination that took place on Saturday July 17th and Sunday July 18th, 2021 at the Festival Grounds. On Saturday some 432 residents got vaccinated on the first day of the Operation. Approximately 357 persons received their first dose, … Continued
Government has moved to extend the territory’s curfew for an additional 14-days, effective from Friday July 23. Minister for Health Carvin Malone made the disclosure while delivering a statement during a recent COVID-19 update. He said the decision was made following the recommendations handed to Cabinet from the Health Emergency Operations Centre (HEOC). “As we … Continued
