Through a Government Information Services release, BVI Post has announced the launch of a new commemorative stamp collection featuring the Territory’s athletes; Chantel Malone, Kyron McMaster, Eldred Henry and Elinah Phillip. This collection was launched today and is said to be significant as it is the first time four athletes have qualified for any Olympic … Continued
Twenty-eight-year old Shaun Massicott of East End was slapped with two charges in the police confiscation of over 200 kilos of cocaine. The accused had initially made good his escape during the drug bust earlier this year. According to official reports, Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force while on mobile patrol noticed a … Continued
The British Virgin Islands will soon have provisions in place which will allow cruise ship vessels to commence their trips from the territory. This was revealed by Premier Andrew Fahie who recently moved the motion to have the Cruising and Home Port Permit Act 2021 passed in the House of Assembly. According to the Premier, … Continued
Residents are waiting far too long to report their COVID-19 symptoms to the relevant local healthcare professionals and as a result are arriving in the Emergency Room at the Dr. D Orlando Smith Hospital too late. This was the sentiments shared by the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), … Continued
The Lions Club of Tortola has elected a new president in the person of Mr. Kevin Fahie, General Manager of Caribbean Cellars Limited. The transition of leadership took place this week after former president Nichola Dunkley was not able to complete her tenure as president due to unforeseen circumstances. In an official statement the club … Continued
Secretary General of the BVI National Commission of UNESCO Dr. Allison Flax-Archer has said the commission will be accepting videos as part of the visual piece in observance of International Literacy Day. Dr. Allison Flax-Archer said the COVID-19 pandemic has forced a new way of learning at an extraordinary degree and is a stark reminder … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon. Andrew A. Fahie, and newly appointed UNDP Resident Representative for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, Ms. Valerie Cliff, have discussed continued collaboration between the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and UNDP on COVID-19 response, sustainable development, resilience of Small Island Developing States (SIDS), and support to Micro, Small and Medium … Continued
Due to the territory’s current spike in COVID-19 cases, coupled with many outstanding important documents, the Commission of Inquiry (COI) will be breaking for hearings until late August as the team prepares to make a brief return to the United Kingdom. This is according to a media release from the COI’s Secretary Steven Chandler who … Continued
TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo hit another six-month high in new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, one day before the Olympics begin, as worries grow of a worsening of infections during the Games. Thursday’s 1,979 new cases are the highest since 2,044 were recorded on Jan. 15. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, who is determined to hold the … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM The U.S. Virgin Islands’ active Covid-19 cases grew by twenty-seven in one day, from 165 to 192 active cases between Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the V.I. Dept. of Health. The surge comes as health officials confirm the presence of the Delta variant in the U.S. Virgin Islands. “With this surge in positive … Continued
