53-YEAR-OLD WOMAN IS 51ST COVID-19 RELATED DEATH IN USVI

VI CONSORTIUM Less than 24 hours after announcing the 50th death in the U.S. Virgin Islands related to Covid-19, the V.I. Dept. of Health on Wednesday announced that a 53-year-old woman became the latest victim. “After further investigating cause of death and ensuring notification of next of kin, the Virgin Islands Department of Health is … Continued

EDUCATORS ENGAGE IN SUMMER INSTITUTE

Educators across the Territory are engaged in a week of training from August 24 to August 26 before the opening of school on Monday, September 6. The one-week institute began today with Professional Day, by way of a virtual opening on Facebook @BVIGovernement and radio. Chief Education Officer, Mrs. Connie George said the Summer Institute 2021 will … Continued

CTL HOME CENTER AND TROPICAL AIR-CONDITIONING DONATE 25-TON AC UNIT TO BVI HEALTH SERVICES AUTHORITY

In a generous response to an observed need CTL Home Centre through its subsidiary company Tropical Air-Conditioning and CTL Cares, presented a 25- Ton Air Conditioning Unit to the British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA). This unit will be installed at the COVID-19 Testing Tent at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital. During the … Continued

DEADLINE FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THE COVID-19 GRANT FEEDBACK FORMS EXTENDED

The deadline date for the submission of the COVID-19 Grant Feedback Forms has been extended to Tuesday August 31. This announcement was made by the Office of the Premier in a bulletin on Friday August 20, which was the initial deadline date for submissions. The release said, “Daycares, Pre-schools, Private Schools; churches; Religious Organisations; Farmers, … Continued

BVI’S GATEWAY PORTAL AMONG THE MOST DIFFICULT AND FRUSTRATING IN COMPARISON TO NEIGHBOURING PORTALS – RESOLUTION NEEDED URGENTLY

The BVI GateWay Travel Entry Portal has been described as one of the most complex and frustrating portals for inbound travelers, when compared to portals from neighbouring countries. This was the sentiment shared by Member for the Fourth District Mark Vanterpool during the 11th Sitting of the House of Assembly recently. Vanterpool urged the government … Continued

TOUCH TERMINALS LAUNCHED AT BVI PORTS OF ENTRY TO RATE CUSTOMER SERVICE

Customer Service Touch Terminals have been placed at ports of entry and highly trafficked government offices in an effort to continue to promote exceptional customer relations within the Public Service. The terminals, which were placed at the Waterfront Jetty and Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport previously, are now at the Immigration Department, Department of Labour … Continued

30-YEAR OLD ST. KITTS NATIONAL NAMED AS MAN CHARGED FOR PULLING FIREARM ON THREE POLICE OFFICERS – SLAPPED WITH 7 CHARGES IN TOTAL

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has named 30-year-old Kittitian Randale Hanley as the armed scooter rider who recently pulled a firearm on police officers. This was revealed in a media release on Monday August 23, which said Hanley was charged for five offenses, following his release from the Dr. D Orlando Smith Hospital. The … Continued