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FIELD HOSPITAL TRAINING COMMENCES AT DR. D. ORLANDO SMITH HOSPITAL PARKING LOT; TRAINING PART OF BVIHSA’S DISASTER RESPONSE & PANDEMIC READINESS PLAN

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The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority’s (BVIHSA) Emergency Management Team is working overtime to prepare the Territory’s main health care service provider for any unforeseen disaster. This preparation is especially urgent, considering the Atlantic hurricane season commenced this month. Therefore, the BVIHSA is pleased to announce that a main feature of its disaster preparedness … Continued

HON. MARK VANTERPOOL, “I WISH TO MAKE IT VERY CLEAR TO MY CONSTITUENTS OF THE 4TH DISTRICT AND BVI PUBLIC THAT I HAVE NOT TENDERED MY RESIGNATION FROM THE 4TH HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS.”

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Today June 14th, 2022 Hon. Mark Vanterpool 4th District Representative has issued a statement after rumors began circulating about him resigning as a member of the House of Assembly. Vanterpool said, “I make this statement in light of the false rumors which are circulating. I wish to make it very clear to my constituents of … Continued

TRAVELERS STAYING IN EXCESS OF 24HRS STILL REQUIRE NEGATIVE TEST FOR ENTRY – MANDATORY ISOLATION, QUARANTINE AND CONTACT TRACING TO END

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Travelers entering the British Virgin Islands for in excess of 24-hours will still be required to present a negative COVID-19 test despite the territory’s move to cease the mandatory isolation of cases, quarantine of contacts of cases, and contact tracing. Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Marlon Penn made the announcements during a COVID-19 … Continued

BREAKING – MANDATORY MASK WEARING CEASED – DAY TRIPPERS NO LONGER REQUIRED TO TEST TO ENTER THE BVI

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Effective Wednesday, June 15, residents will no longer be mandated to wear masks in public and day-trippers will no longer be required to provide a negative test upon entry into the British Virgin Islands. This was confirmed by the Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Marlon Penn during a COVID-19 update today Monday, June … Continued

38 SCOOTER ACCIDENTS RECORDED IN THE FIRST SIX MONTHS WITH 7 SERIOUS AND 3 ROAD FATALITIES

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A total of 38 motor scooter accidents including seven serious have already been recorded for the year 2022. This is according to statistics provided by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) which revealed the alarmingly large number of accidents involving motor scooters or motorcycles. “Statistics for 2022 show seven of the eight serious accidents recorded … Continued

TRISHELLE DAWSON WINS BVITB TABLESCAPING COMPETITION

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Yesterday Sunday June 12th, 2022 competitors in the BVI Tourist Board Tablescaping competition transformed the Governors House into world wind of colors and creativity at the 2022 Tablescaping competition. The BVI Tablescaping Junior Competition (formerly the Janice Nibbs-Blyden National Table Setting Competition) saw six highly trained table setters paired with professional florists and event designers … Continued