Radio talk show host Claude “Skelton” Cline has hinted at the possibility of calling another Gangster Summit in the BVI, following reports that suggest the recent spike in COVID-19 cases is linked to illegal entry. Cline made the statement during his Honestly Speaking radio programme on Tuesday July 13. During the programme, Cline voiced his … Continued
This morning the territory of the Virgin Islands was made aware of yet another COVID-19 related death. The victim, a male in his thirties was admitted to the Dr. D Orlando Smith hospital and later succumbed to complications of COVID late last evening July 15th, 2021. This was confirmed when the father of the young … Continued
The positivity rate of the COVID-19 virus in the British Virgin Islands has raised a number of alarming concerns with the United States Virgin Islands Governor Albert Bryan. Governor Bryan made that disclosure during a media briefing on Thursday July 15 where he revealed some new travel protocols that will be in effect on Monday … Continued
While the British Virgin Islands continue to experience an unprecedented number of positive COVID-19 cases, many international and regional countries are also seeing a resurgence in COVID-19 infections. This is according to Director of the Pan American Health Organisation, Dr Clarissa Etienne who made the statement while delivering her remarks at a press briefing on … Continued
UN NEWS—The variant’s spread, along with increased social mobility and the inconsistent use of proven public health measures, is driving an increase in both case numbers and deaths, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus described the recent data in an address to the Emergency Committee on COVID-19, … Continued
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, CMC –The wife of assassinated Haitian President Jovenel Moise on Wednesday said the pain of her husband’s death “will never pass,” as she thanked all those who have been praying for her improved health. Mr. Moise was shot and killed last week Wednesday when armed gunmen stormed his private residence on … Continued
Two females are the territory’s latest COVID-19 victims, raising the tally of total deaths in the BVI to eight as active cases now stand at 1602. This was confirmed by the Ministry of Health on the evening of Thursday July 15 via a media release. According to the information, the deceased are an 83-year-old female, … Continued
The Labour Arbitration Tribunal delivered groundbreaking decisions at public hearings today via CISCO WebEx. According to the Chairperson, Mr. Jamal S. Smith, who presided over each case, the Tribunal has successfully concluded public hearings of oral testimony and arguments in four cases held on 4 March, 25 March, 18 May and 15 June. In addition … Continued
The Speaker of the House of Commons of the United Kingdom met with Speakers of the British Overseas Territories (OT) for formal introductions and to discuss an up-coming OT Conference and other future collaborative efforts. Speaker of the House of Assembly Honourable Julian Willock, Deputy Speaker and Territorial Member Honourable Neville A. Smith and Acting … Continued
In a Press Conference held today July 15th, 2021 Governor of the USVI Albert Byran announced that effective Monday July 19th, 2021 anyone traveling from the BVI to USVI will have to submit a negative PCR test within 48 hours of traveling. The present ferry load remains the same. The Governor pledged his support to … Continued
