Travel pulse The White House is reportedly working on a plan to require all travelers arriving in the United States to present proof of COVID-19 vaccination. According to The Associated Press, U.S. President Joe Biden is working on a process to ease travel restrictions for foreign citizens to the country, and the vaccination requirement is … Continued
Active positive COVID-19 cases in the British Virgin Islands continue to decline with cases now at 441, while deaths have increased to 37. This is according to the Minister of Health Carvin Malone, who revealed those latest statistics to 284Media during an interview on Thursday August 5. Minister Malone said the decline in active cases … Continued
The curfew in the British Virgin Islands is set to be extended from tomorrow August 6 for another 14 days. This was published in the government’s official Gazette on Tuesday August 3, and stated that the Governor John Ranking made the Order after exercising his powers conferred by section 3 and 4 of the Curfew … Continued
Police seized three motorcycles, two of which exceeded the legal engine size allowed in the BVI. Monday’s operation conducted by the Road Policing Unit and the Armed Response Unit covered different locations around Tortola and resulted in the confiscation of three cycles — one 1300cc, one 750cc and a 125cc. Riders in possession of … Continued
Residents of all four main islands of the Virgin Islands are lining up to participate in a territory wide motorcade in honor of Athletes Kyron McMaster, Chantel Malone and Elinah Phillip who represented the territory at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. In an official statement Health Minister Hon. Carvin Malone encouraged residents to show support for … Continued
CCT and 284 Media on Monday August 2nd held a virtual Rise and Shine tramp showing casing Virgin Culture and Heritage. The virtual event took off at 5am and last until 8am on CCT BVI Facebook page. Hundreds of Virgin Islanders tuned in to see performances by Xtreme Band, CCT Ambassadors “The Association” and … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM The V.I. Dept. of Health has confirmed the 37th Covid-19 related death in the territory, bringing to five the number of individuals who have died from causes related to the virus in two weeks. “After further investigating cause of death and ensuring notification of next of kin, the Virgin Islands Department of Health … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday warned Americans against traveling to the U.S. Virgin Islands unless fully vaccinated, activating its “very high” danger alert as Covid-19 cases surge in the USVI — a result of the Delta variant’s spread in the U.S. territory. “Travelers should follow recommendations or requirements in … Continued
On August 1st, the public joined in the Culmination Service to officially mark the ending of the 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting for the Virgin Islands. In culminating the 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting, a virtual service was held live from the New Life Baptist Church at 4:00 p.m., immediately after that the … Continued
The Emancipation Service 2021 was held virtually this year to ensure that the people of the Virgin Islands continue to remain safe during COVID-19. According to the Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley, this years’ service reflected our ancestral history and emancipation story. … Continued
