PARIS (AP) — France has recorded more than 100,000 virus infections in a single day for the first time in the pandemic and COVID-19 hospitalizations have doubled over the past month, as the fast-spreading omicron variant complicates the French government’s efforts to stave off a new lockdown. More than 1 in 100 people in the … Continued
St. Thomas accounts for 171 active cases, St. Croix 189, and St. John 5. The surge is causing businesses and health facilities to rethink their strategies. The Schneider Regional Medical Center on Friday announced that it would restrict visits to virtual only, citing the rapid growth in cases. “Based on the rapid increase in Covid-19 … Continued
Both the Premier and Deputy Premier of the British Virgin Islands have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. In a late statement on Christmas Eve, Premier Andrew Fahie informed the public that he had tested positive for the virus after being in close contact with Deputy Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley who previously tested positive for … Continued
The Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus has been linked to the current coronavirus spike in the British Virgin Islands, with cases now totaling 143. This was revealed in a statement issued by the Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ronald Georges on Friday December 24. He said of the positive samples sent to the Caribbean … Continued
Premier Andrew Fahie says he will be working with all District and At-Large representatives during the Christmas period to ensure that no mouth in the BVI is left unfed with his Cultural and Tourism Christmas Extravaganza which is scheduled for tomorrow December 25. Premier Fahie made the comments during a recent virtual session of the … Continued
In a recent press advisory, the Social Security and NHI offices issued a statement to clients. The release stated, “The British Virgin Islands Social Security Board and National Health Insurance would like to inform the public that our offices will be closed until further notice.” The advisory further asked the public to “monitor our social … Continued
In a recent public advisory, The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority announced the temporary closure of the Pharmacy at the Dr. Orlando Hospital. The temporary closure begins today December 24th-December 29th, 2021. Marketing and Public Relations Manager of the BVI Health Services Authority, Mr. Damion Grange has confirmed with 284 Media that it is … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has welcomed the final adoption of the United Nations (UN) Resolution on the ‘Question of the British Virgin Islands’ passed by the UN General Assembly on 11th December at the conclusion of its 76th session. Speaking on the adoption of the UN resolution, Premier Fahie said, … Continued
More than 500 residents recently benefited from a Christmas initiative which was hosted at the East End Police Station by officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force. According to the RVIPF, the East End Police Station was the place to be on Tuesday December 21 thanks to community and corporate sponsors which they said … Continued
Persons who presently have shipping containers, equipment or materials inside the Festival Grounds are being urged to have them removed by midday Friday December 24 or they will be removed and billed to the owners of the containers. City Manager Mrs. Janis Braithwaite-Edwards said the issue of residents having their containers driven from Port Purcell … Continued
