284 Media has been reliably informed that another patient at the Dr. D. Orlando who tested positive for Covid-19 has died. Based on information, the deceased was a 72-year old patient who was being monitored in the Intensive Care Unit and later succumbed to complications. Just yesterday, our newsroom broke the news of another death … Continued
Positive COVID-19 cases in the British Virgin Islands are expected to rise by at least 1000 more cases with some 100 cases requiring hospitalisation by mid-July. This according to the Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ronald Georges who made the statement during a late-night social media COVID-19 update on Thursday July 8. He was speaking … Continued
With the territory continuing to experience a rapid surge in COVID-19 cases, the BVI Government has moved to implement a new 7pm to 5am curfew order, along with restricting restaurants to only takeout orders. These announcements were made by the Minister for Health Carvin Malone, during a late night COVID-19 update to the territory on … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) advises the public that the current international ferry passenger schedule and passenger limit remains. In accordance with the Public Health (Covid-19 Control and Suppression Measures) (No.4) Order 2021 gazetted 6th July, 2021 a maximum of 65 passengers are permitted per ferry trip. There continues to be two daily … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) seeks to continue to take a proactive approach in its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As the Territory begins to experience a dramatic rise in confirmed cases, the organization has activated its contingency plan by initiating the establishment of its field hospital. This move is to ensure that … Continued
Two female athletes will be representing the British Virgin Islands in the NACAC U18, U20 & U23 Athletics Championships in San Jose, Costa Rica this weekend. This was confirmed in a media release by the BVI Athletics Association (BVIAA) on Wednesday July 7 which said the athletes competing will be Akrisa Eristee and Palesa Caesar … Continued
OneMart Supermarket joins the list of businesses that have requested for their staff to be fully vaccinated or face suspension from work. Staff from the supermarket contacted our newsroom with the reports, which were later confirmed by management of the supermarket following inquiries. According to management, the letter was sent to staff members on June … Continued
The BVI Health Services Authority has been made aware of a false report that is questionably attributed to an employee of their organization and currently in circulation in the form of a WhatsApp message. The organization is informing the public that the content of this message is woefully inaccurate; and they are therefore urging all … Continued
Our newsroom has been reliably informed that a patient who recently tested positive for covid-19 has died while receiving care in the Intensive care unit. Based on information, the deceased was on a ventilator due to the severity of his symptoms. Our newsroom is in receipt of the victim’s identity but will respectfully withhold until … Continued
Founder & CEO of Summer Sizzle BVI Terry Donovan has confirmed the event postponement due to a massive surge in Covid-19 cases in the BVI. In an official press release Donovan said, “Due to the sudden surge in COVID-19 cases in the British Virgin Islands, we regretfully announce that Summer Sizzle BVI 2021 has been … Continued
