News

BVI ACTIVE CASES DROP SIGNIFICANTLY TO 152; CURFEW NOW 11pm-5am, ALL BUSINESSES ALLOWED TO OPERATE EXCEPT NIGHT CLUBS, SUMMER PROGRAMS TO RESUME

By

In a press conference held last evening August 6th, 2021. Minister for Health and Social Development Hon. Carvin Malone announced that active Covid-19 cases in the BVI has significantly decreased to 152.  Additionally, Minister Malone announced that businesses under the curfew and suppress order that were previously not allowed to operate such as Barbershops, Salons, … Continued

MCMASTER CONFIDENT OF BREAKING THE WORLD RECORD IN THE MEN’S 400-METER HURDLE EVENT IN THE FUTURE – SAYS HIS CAREER BEGINS NOW!

By

BVI Olympian Kyron McMaster believes he has what it takes to break the world record in the men’s 400-meter hurdle event. McMaster recently set a new national record in the aforementioned event when he competed in the finals at the Olympic Games in Tokyo Japan this week. He ran a time of 47.08 seconds in … Continued

CULTURE MINISTER REJECTS THE NOTION SHARED BY SOME RESIDENTS TO ALLOW THE UK TO TEMPORARILY TAKE OVER THE BVI

By

Minister for Culture Dr. Natalio Wheatley stands firm in his decision to reject the notion shared by some residents, to allow the United Kingdom government to temporarily take over the British Virgin Islands. Dr. Wheatley made the comment during the Emancipation Day virtual service on Sunday August 1. The comment follows the on-going Commission of … Continued

RECIPIENTS OF COVID-19 ECONOMIC STIMULUS GRANTS ASKED TO COMPLETE MANDATORY STIMULUS FEEDBACK FORM

By

Recipients of the COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Grants are being requested by the government to complete a mandatory COVID-19 Stimulus Feedback form. The announcement was made in a media release from the Office of the Premier on Thursday August 5. Recipients include persons and businesses who received the grants for micro, small and medium enterprises such … Continued

BVI URGED TO PREPARE AS HURRICANE SEASON HEATS UP

By

The Department of Disaster Management (DDM)’s  Acting Director Mr. Jasen Penn is urging all Virgin Islands residents to complete their seasonal preparedness activities as the region moves into the peak of the Atlantic Hurricane Season with two potential systems brewing in the Atlantic basin. Mr. Penn said that while there have been no named storms … Continued

BVI TO SOON HAVE TWO FUNCTIONAL COMPETITION SIZED SWIMMING POOLS AFTER GOVERNMENT IDENTIFY LOCATIONS ON TORTOLA AND VIRGIN GORDA

By

The British Virgin Islands may soon have two functional competition sized swimming pools in the territory after the government identified locations on Tortola and Virgin Gorda. This was confirmed by Minister for Sport Dr. Natalio Wheatley, during an Olympic press conference on Wednesday August 4. Minister Wheatley said an agreement was made on the two … Continued

COVID CASES WOULD HAVE RISEN TO 5000 WITHOUT CURFEW SAYS PREMIER. BUSINESSES SPEAK OUT, OTHERS CONDEMN GOVERNMENT FOR VIOLATING CURFEW WITH MOTORCADE WHILE BUSINESSES REMAIN CLOSED

By

Cabinet’s new decision to extend the 7pm to 5am curfew to August 20th has once again resulted in major public outcry. Many residents have resorted to social media to express frustrations while others have openly condemned the Government’s decision keep certain businesses closed with no form of financial support. One salon owner said “It was … Continued

USVI CASES RISE TO 290 AS DELTA VARIANT TAKES OVER; TERRITORY REQUIRING VACCINATION FOR ALL CRUISE PASSENGERS 12 YEARS AND OLDER

By

VI CONSORTIUM The V.I. Dept. of Health reported Thursday morning 290 active Covid-19 cases in the U.S. Virgin Islands, a clear indication that the Delta variant has spread throughout the islands as Governor Albert Bryan and local health officials have said. According to D.O.H., St. Thomas represented the majority of infections at 190, followed by … Continued

NEVIS REFORMATION PARTY ISSUES STATEMENT ON MANDATORY VACCINATION MEASURES THAT HAVE BEEN IMPOSED ON EMPLOYEES WITHIN THE FEDERATION OF ST. KITTS AND NEVIS

By

The Nevis Reformation Party (NRP) is calling upon employers in St. Kitts and Nevis who have imposed mandatory COVID-19 vaccination measures on their employees to reconsider this course of action as we believe that it is not only wrong but infringes upon the constitutional rights of the people of this country. This action taken by … Continued