Why do some people get side effects after COVID-19 vaccines? Temporary side effects including headache, fatigue and fever are signs the immune system is revving up — a normal response to vaccines. And they’re common. “The day after getting these vaccines, I wouldn’t plan anything that was strenuous physical activity,” said Dr Peter Marks, the … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has extended its recruitment drive for persons to sit as members of the various Boards and Commissions to June 25. This is the first time that the roles are being actively advertised to attract a broad selection of candidates who will be interviewed and chosen based on merit, prior … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands Virgin Islands continues to assess the impact of COVID-19 on businesses and employees and is requesting a detailed Workforce Assessment from employers in the Territory. Employers are to submit the assessment regarding the status of their businesses and employees to the Department of Labour and Workforce Development for the … Continued
Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Honourable Vincent Wheatley is encouraging partnerships to move forward amicably in relation to resolving historical claims to ancestral lands following a meeting with the Anegada Advisory Lands Committee (AALC). Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Mr. Joseph Smith-Abbott met with members of … Continued
The Ministry of Health and Social Development is notifying the public that there is a surge in Ciguatera fish poisoning (CFP) within the last three weeks. National Epidemiologist Ms. Harmony Massiah said CFP is not uncommon in tropical and sub-tropical areas and is mainly associated with the consumption of big coral reef fish like snapper, … Continued
In a Government Information services release, it was announced that Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Social Development, Ms. Petrona Davies began a special assignment as Policy Specialist for the Social Sector this week. The appointment, which is for two years in the first instance, will see Ms. Davies focus on providing direct … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has agreed to allocate more than $1 million to fund the Criminal Courts Transformation Programme, which runs from 2021 to 2023. This is according to the latest post meeting statement by Cabinet published on Thursday June 10 which confirmed that Cabinet agreed to allow funding in the sum of … Continued
A special trainer from the United Kingdom has been assigned to provide training to prison officers at Her Majesty’s Prison at Balsam Ghut on Tortola. This was revealed in a recent 284 Media interview with Governor John Rankin, where he highlighted the importance of improving prison officer training, following a deadly stabbing incident at the … Continued
The BVI government has been proactive in their measures to protect coral reef damage from both small and large vessels and are considering implementing no-anchoring-zones to further protect the endangered natural resource. This is according to the Minister for Natural Resources Vincent Wheatley who made the statement in an invited comment to 284 Media. The … Continued
The BVI Olympic Committee (BVIOC), in collaboration with member national federations will host the first community BVI Beach Games at Brandywine Bay Beach from 10:00am – 4:00pm on Sunday, June 27, 2021. The BVI Beach Games is an initiative that was first introduced at the BVIOC AGM by the BVI Rugby Football Union as a … Continued
