President and CEO of the One Mart Supermarket group, Mark Vanterpool, says unvaccinated staff will keep their jobs respecting their decisions not to accept the COVID-19 vaccine at this time. Vanterpool commented: “Several weeks ago, our Supermarket group adopted a policy of not scheduling unvaccinated employees to work physically at any of our company’s properties. … Continued
Radio talk show host Claude “Skelton” Cline has hinted at the possibility of calling another Gangster Summit in the BVI, following reports that suggest the recent spike in COVID-19 cases is linked to illegal entry. Cline made the statement during his Honestly Speaking radio programme on Tuesday July 13. During the programme, Cline voiced his … Continued
This morning the territory of the Virgin Islands was made aware of yet another COVID-19 related death. The victim, a male in his thirties was admitted to the Dr. D Orlando Smith hospital and later succumbed to complications of COVID late last evening July 15th, 2021. This was confirmed when the father of the young … Continued
The positivity rate of the COVID-19 virus in the British Virgin Islands has raised a number of alarming concerns with the United States Virgin Islands Governor Albert Bryan. Governor Bryan made that disclosure during a media briefing on Thursday July 15 where he revealed some new travel protocols that will be in effect on Monday … Continued
While the British Virgin Islands continue to experience an unprecedented number of positive COVID-19 cases, many international and regional countries are also seeing a resurgence in COVID-19 infections. This is according to Director of the Pan American Health Organisation, Dr Clarissa Etienne who made the statement while delivering her remarks at a press briefing on … Continued
Two females are the territory’s latest COVID-19 victims, raising the tally of total deaths in the BVI to eight as active cases now stand at 1602. This was confirmed by the Ministry of Health on the evening of Thursday July 15 via a media release. According to the information, the deceased are an 83-year-old female, … Continued
The Labour Arbitration Tribunal delivered groundbreaking decisions at public hearings today via CISCO WebEx. According to the Chairperson, Mr. Jamal S. Smith, who presided over each case, the Tribunal has successfully concluded public hearings of oral testimony and arguments in four cases held on 4 March, 25 March, 18 May and 15 June. In addition … Continued
The Speaker of the House of Commons of the United Kingdom met with Speakers of the British Overseas Territories (OT) for formal introductions and to discuss an up-coming OT Conference and other future collaborative efforts. Speaker of the House of Assembly Honourable Julian Willock, Deputy Speaker and Territorial Member Honourable Neville A. Smith and Acting … Continued
In a Press Conference held today July 15th, 2021 Governor of the USVI Albert Byran announced that effective Monday July 19th, 2021 anyone traveling from the BVI to USVI will have to submit a negative PCR test within 48 hours of traveling. The present ferry load remains the same. The Governor pledged his support to … Continued
In a letter penned to the residents of the Virgin Islands. The BVI Christian Council (BVICC) has sought to encouraged Virgin Islanders during these difficult times. The letter stated, “The BVI Christian Council (BVICC) wishes to express our empathy to everyone in these beautiful Virgin Islands in these trying times. At present, we may be … Continued
