The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) advises the public that the current international ferry passenger schedule and passenger limit remains. In accordance with the Public Health (Covid-19 Control and Suppression Measures) (No.4) Order 2021 gazetted 6th July, 2021 a maximum of 65 passengers are permitted per ferry trip. There continues to be two daily … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) seeks to continue to take a proactive approach in its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As the Territory begins to experience a dramatic rise in confirmed cases, the organization has activated its contingency plan by initiating the establishment of its field hospital. This move is to ensure that … Continued
Two female athletes will be representing the British Virgin Islands in the NACAC U18, U20 & U23 Athletics Championships in San Jose, Costa Rica this weekend. This was confirmed in a media release by the BVI Athletics Association (BVIAA) on Wednesday July 7 which said the athletes competing will be Akrisa Eristee and Palesa Caesar … Continued
OneMart Supermarket joins the list of businesses that have requested for their staff to be fully vaccinated or face suspension from work. Staff from the supermarket contacted our newsroom with the reports, which were later confirmed by management of the supermarket following inquiries. According to management, the letter was sent to staff members on June … Continued
The BVI Health Services Authority has been made aware of a false report that is questionably attributed to an employee of their organization and currently in circulation in the form of a WhatsApp message. The organization is informing the public that the content of this message is woefully inaccurate; and they are therefore urging all … Continued
Our newsroom has been reliably informed that a patient who recently tested positive for covid-19 has died while receiving care in the Intensive care unit. Based on information, the deceased was on a ventilator due to the severity of his symptoms. Our newsroom is in receipt of the victim’s identity but will respectfully withhold until … Continued
Founder & CEO of Summer Sizzle BVI Terry Donovan has confirmed the event postponement due to a massive surge in Covid-19 cases in the BVI. In an official press release Donovan said, “Due to the sudden surge in COVID-19 cases in the British Virgin Islands, we regretfully announce that Summer Sizzle BVI 2021 has been … Continued
The Commission of Inquiry (COI) has adopted stringent COVID-19 safety measures for all future hearings following the rapid increase in positive COVID-19 cases in the territory. Secretary to the Commission Steven Chandler made the announcement in a press release dated Wednesday July 7th where he outlined some of the new measures to be taken going forward. … Continued
Following the assassination of Haiti’s President Jovenel Moise and injury to his wife, Martine, Interim Prime Minister Claude Joseph has declared a state of siege in that country. The announcement was made via a radio and television broadcast on Wednesday July 7 where Joseph, who Moise had earlier this week replaced with Ariel Henry, as … Continued
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has issued a statement on the British Virgin Islands (BVI) as part of their communique at the conclusion of the 42nd Regular Meeting of the Conference of the Heads of Government from 5th-6th July 2021. According to the statement, “The Caribbean Community has noted the ongoing Commission of Inquiry in the … Continued
