With the “MU” variant of coronavirus now detected in the British Virgin Islands, Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ronald Georges has once reiterated the need for public compliance of the health protocols. Despite the growing concerns of the variant’s immunity to vaccination, Dr. Georges is urging residents to get vaccinated in an effort to arrest … Continued
The abandoned Isabella Morris Primary School is set to soon commence reconstruction and become the first of three junior schools to be established on Tortola. This announcement was made by Education Minister Dr. Natalio Wheatley during a community meeting held in the First District recently. Dr. Wheatley said that funds have already been budgeted for … Continued
The Commission of Inquiry has met yet another hurdle which threatens to pose further challenges in its investigation process, following a new request by the Attorney General Dawn Smith to redact months old testimonies relating documents published on the Radar Barges and the UK Military assistance. This is according to the COI’s attorney Bilal Rawat, … Continued
The newly detected MU or “B.1.621” Covid-19 variant which was designated by the World Health Organization as a “variant of interest” last week has been detected in the British Virgin Islands. MU, first detected in Columbia has already spread to 39 countries including the USVI is now being monitored by global health bodies, some of … Continued
Fully vaccinated persons travelling to the BVI will no longer have to wait hours or days for their travel authorization approval on the BVIGateway Portal following the decision to automate all fully vaccinated applicants. This was confirmed by Premier Andrew Fahie during a recent media conference where he said that his government listened to the … Continued
Premier and Minister for Tourism Andrew Fahie has said that his government could have missed out on more than $10 million in revenue and over 47 potential calls to the territory, if a decision was not quickly made to welcome back cruise vessels to the BVI. The premier made the statement during a recent press … Continued
The Commissioner of Inquiry Sir Gary Hickinbottom has expressed frustration following numerous delays in requested information that continues to disrupt the progression of the ongoing Commission of Inquiry (COI). Sir Hickinbottom made the disclosure during the recommencement of the COI hearings on Monday September 6, where he revealed that the frustration stems from delays dating … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM The V.I. Department of Health has announced the 61st Covid-related death in the U.S. Virgin Islands as a 30-year-old man. The victim became one of the youngest in the territory to die of complications related to the virus. “After further investigating cause of death and ensuring notification of next of kin, the Virgin … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM ST. THOMAS — The V.I. Police Department has moved swiftly to identify, arrest and charge a suspect in connection with Saturday afternoon’s Home Depot parking lot shooting that left a 20-year-old woman dead. V.I.P.D. Commissioner Nominee Ray Martinez also called on the community to stop sharing videos of the victim of this and … Continued
St. Kitts Nevis Observer Schools in St.Kitts and Nevis, scheduled to reopen September 6, after a long summer break, will remain closed after a new surge in coronavirus cases.. The announcement was made by Premier of Nevis Mark Brantley said the NIA has also closed the Department of Education and other key government departments. Senior … Continued
