The Commission of Inquiry (COI) has adopted stringent COVID-19 safety measures for all future hearings following the rapid increase in positive COVID-19 cases in the territory. Secretary to the Commission Steven Chandler made the announcement in a press release dated Wednesday July 7th where he outlined some of the new measures to be taken going forward. … Continued
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has issued a statement on the British Virgin Islands (BVI) as part of their communique at the conclusion of the 42nd Regular Meeting of the Conference of the Heads of Government from 5th-6th July 2021. According to the statement, “The Caribbean Community has noted the ongoing Commission of Inquiry in the … Continued
In a letter sent to our newsroom, LJD VI Block located in Baugher’s Bay Tortola, one of the BVI’s premier building supply company’s has ordered all unvaccinated staff to be vaccinated with their first dose by July 10th, 2021 or not return to work. The letter dated July 6th, 2021 states, “Due to the current … Continued
The Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus is suspected to be present in the British Virgin Islands but confirmation is being sought by the Ministry of Health. Minister for Health Carvin Malone made the disclosure during the VIP Let’s Talk radio programme on Tuesday July 6. The World Health Organization (WHO) has categorised the Delta … Continued
Executive personnel within the BVI Health Services Authority are calling for the mandatory vaccination of all their frontline workers. This is according to the Minister for Health Carvin Malone who made the statement during the VIP Let’s Talk radio programme on Tuesday July 6. Malone was speaking on the importance of having medical personnel fully … Continued
Mrs Tracy Francis-Smith, a first-generation BVIslander, was called to practice as a Barrister of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court in the Virgin Islands today July 7th, 2021. Her petition for admission was presented by Attorney-at-Law, Ms Akilah Anderson of HP Anderson and supported by Attorney-at-Law Mrs. Rhonda Brown before the Honorable Madam Justice Vicki Ann … Continued
The Virgin Islands (UK) Team for the rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games is today confirmed by the BVI Olympic Committee and Chef de Mission, Mrs. Tahesia Harrigan-Scott to include two track and field athletes and one swimmer. Kyron McMaster will compete in the men’s 400m hurdles and Chantel Malone will compete in the women’s … Continued
On Monday, 5th July the Virgin Islands flag flew at the main entrance to the UK Parliament to commemorate Virgin Islands Day. In April of 2021 the Speaker of the UK House of Commons Sir Lindsay Hoyle expressed an interest in fostering and developing relationships with all Overseas Territories and Representatives, and as a result, … Continued
Active Covid-19 cases are at an all-time high in the British Virgin Islands as cases surpass 500. Records emanating from July 6th, brings the current toll to 558 active cases of Covid-19 in the territory. This was revealed by Minister of Health and Social Development, Honorable Carvin Malone who made the announcement via VIP talk … Continued
Six persons are now hospitalized following new epidemiological updates that show the territory’s toll rising to 478 cases, as of today July, 5th. This new number takes into account new discoveries and recovered cases according to a statement released by Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ronald Georges. Dr. Georges noted “As of the 5th of July, 2021 … Continued
