The Government of the Virgin Islands and health officials territory-wide are in a dire push to get residents vaccinated before the shots expire on July 31st. First timers have until July 3rd to secure the first dose and must secure the second shot by July 31st, according to the Minister of Health, Carvin Malone. “To … Continued
The Magistrate’s Court on Tortola has been closed until further notice after one of its staff members tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. This was revealed in a media bulletin from the Office of the Deputy Governor this morning which said the court will be closed from today June 30th until further notice. “The reason … Continued
Residents who attended the June 29th graduation ceremony of the Bregado Flax Educational Center are being asked to isolate as someone who tested positive for the Covid-19 virus was in attendance. This is according to an official press release sent out yesterday by the Ministry of Health and Social development. “The Public Health Unit is … Continued
The British Virgin Islands now have a total of 13 active positive COVID-19 cases of which three are symptomatic with no recent travel history. This was revealed by the Minister of Health Carvin Malone in an impromptu press conference on Tuesday June 29. He said, “As of yesterday 28th June 2021, a total of 56,092 … Continued
National shot-put champion and Olympian Eldred Henry has pulled out from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games this summer due to an elbow injury. This is according to a media release from the BVI Olympic Committee which said that Henry communicated his decision to the BVI Athletics Association’s President Steve Augustine on Monday June 28. Henry … Continued
The recent statement made by Speaker of the House of Assembly Julian Willock which alleges that the former Commissioner of Police Michael Matthews hired criminals from across the region to assist the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force following the 2017 hurricanes, is being labelled as false and damaging. Former Commissioner Matthews responded to the claims … Continued
Governor John Rankin is now an Honorary Lion of the Lions Club of Tortola after he was recently inducted into the Lions Club of Tortola in keeping with the Club’s long-standing tradition. This was confirmed in a media release from the Club, which said the Governor was inducted on June 15, 2021 by outgoing Membership … Continued
BVI Fashion Designer, Kristin Frazer to join forces with internationally collected Abstract Artist, Roma Harrigan-Osowo, and rising BVI creative, Alexia Penn. ARK, short for Alexia, Roma and Kristin, will launch their “From Canvas to Fashion by ARK” six[1]piece capsule collection, celebrating the power of vibrant and inspired art paired with bold and beautiful design. The … Continued
FA Press Release Sugar Boys FC staged a late comeback and then held their nerve to win a penalty shootout 5-4 against Lion Heart FC in game one of the Super 6 Final on Sunday. The game, played in front of a vociferous crowd at the Virgin Gorda Recreation Ground looked for all money to … Continued
In a Government Information Services release it was announced that The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association United Kingdom (CPA UK) delivered a series of virtual training sessions for Members of the House of Assembly. The training, which took place on 14, 21 and 28 June, 2021, was designed to ensure that all Members of the House of … Continued
