More than 50 percent of the officers from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) who were on self-isolation following the territory’s COVID-19 spike, has returned back to duty. This is according to a media release from the RVIPF which said that close to four dozen of its officers were on self-isolation following exposure to … Continued
A popular St. Thomas Soca artist has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor on several occasions, V.I.P.D. Public information Officer Toby Derima has announced. The suspect was also charged with aggravated rape. According to the V.I.P.D. news release, Jefferson Faustin, known as BDJ, who has worked with multiple bands including at one point the … Continued
The Ministry of Health and Social Development has joined forces with Eureka Medical Clinic to improve PCR testing capacity locally. This was confirmed by the Ministry of Health in a media release issued recently, which said the ministry was working with the management of Eureka to bring their PCR testing capacity online in a safe … Continued
The territory’s COVID-19 related death total has now risen to 17, following three additional deaths which include three males. This is according to a media release from the Ministry of Health and Social Development on Sunday July 18, which confirmed that the deceased are a 45-year-old male, a 49-year-old male and a 39-year-male who died yesterday … Continued
Grieving the loss of a loved one while coping with the fear and anxiety related to the COVID-19 pandemic can be especially overwhelming. Social distancing, “stay-at home-orders,” and limits on the size of in-person gatherings have changed the way friends and family can gather and grieve, including holding traditional funeral services, regardless of whether or not the person’s … Continued
The Coronavirus death toll has risen to 14 in the British Virgin Islands, with the most recent victim being a 48-year old male who died overnight. Health officials have also confirmed the deaths of an 81-year-old female, a 33-year-old male, a 53-year-old female and a 62-year-old female who died over the past few days while … Continued
The British Virgin Islands welcomed back cruise ship Grandeur of the Seas today Saturday July 17, which is scheduled to be in the territory for some six days for a warm lay-up. This information surrounding the vessel’s visit to the territory was revealed in a media bulletin by the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA), which confirmed … Continued
The motoring public is advised that the westbound lane of James Walter Francis Drive, from the traffic lights at Station Avenue (Red Cross area) to the round-about in Road Town will be closed to vehicular traffic on Saturday, July 17 and Sunday, July 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. This is according to … Continued
Ms. Khadeen Palmer is the British Virgin Islands’ newest Magistrate after taking the Oath of Office which was administered by Governor John Rankin on Thursday, July 15. This is according to a media release from the Office of the Governor which said that Palmer pledged to faithfully carry out her duties during a privately held … Continued
Thirteen persons have now lost their lives in the British Virgin Islands as a result of Covid-19 complications. The latest epidemiological statistics show 12 deaths being recorded within the last two weeks, 5 of which seemed to have occurred today, July 16th. The toll was confirmed by the Premier of the Virgin Islands, Honorable Andrew … Continued
