The active positive COVID-19 cases in the British Virgin Islands continues to see a decline with the tally now at 42 active cases. However there has been a marginal increase in hospitalisations from the 7 announced at the previous COVID-19 update issued on August 12, to now 9. This is according to the Minister for … Continued
This year HireBVI will host its annual Back to School Distribution Drive; this time with a focus primarily on BVI families in need. Unlike the previous back to school distribution drives hosted by HireBVI, this year HireBVI has decided to donate school supplies to 50 BVI families in need. The school supplies will be bundled … Continued
Starting from today Tuesday August 17 there will be a reduction in ferry services operating between the United States Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands with one ferry leaving each territory per day. This is according to the BVI Ports Authority which recently informed the public of the newly adjusted international ferry passenger schedule … Continued
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, Aug 15, 2021, CMC – Officials on Sunday reported that the death toll from Saturday morning’s 7.2 magnitude earthquake had more than doubled, reaching 724, amid concerns that an approaching tropical storm could complicate ongoing rescue efforts. About 2,800 other people have been listed as injured and efforts are still underway to find … Continued
UPDATED: RVIPF SEIZES 12 SCOOTERS, ARRESTS TWO IN MAJOR SWEEP In another major sweep on road traffic violators, officers of RVIPF Road Policing Unit, the Armed Response Unit, the East End Police Station and the Marine Unit confiscated a dozen motor scooters and reported nine persons for charges for various offences including loud mufflers and … Continued
In a recent Facebook post, prominent sportsman Dean Greenaway shared his thoughts and frustrations over what he calls the exploitation of athletes. Greenaway the brainchild behind VI Sports and Culture Facebook Page said, “STOP ATHLETES EXPLOITATION!!! Usain Bolt posted about this & now I’m seeing it in the BVI, the exploitation of our athletes Their … Continued
Unite for the Sea, an ocean conservation education youth programme designed by Unite BVI, is meant to “inspire and empower generations of ocean conservationists”. Since 2019 this programme has been providing exciting, educational water-based activities created to instill a love of the ocean. This summer a range of free activities are being offered: swimming, snorkeling … Continued
Caribbean News Now Former Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Sir Lester Bird will be laid to rest on 26 August 2021. A subcommittee of the executive body met with Bird’s family following his death on Monday to arrange the funeral. A note from the cabinet meeting gave the following details for the state funeral: A … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM Vaccination against Covid-19 saw a sharp increase last week, Governor Albert Bryan has told the Consortium, a sign that the Delta variant-induced surge in active infections and rising Covid-related deaths in the territory are pushing Virgin Islanders to get vaccinated against the virus. INSERT PHOTO OF ALBERT BYRAN According to the governor, who … Continued
The US-based National Hurricane Centre has warned that Tropical Depression Grace is expected to bring heavy rains to the Dominican Republic and Haiti. A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for the entire coast of the Dominican Republic and the entire coast of Haiti. Tropical storm conditions are possible in the Dominican Republic today, and … Continued
