Since the British Virgin Islands reopened for tourism on December 1, 2020, the Government of the Virgin Islands has paid the cost of Gold Seal certified ground and marine transportation for all arrivals, to their Gold Seal approved accommodations on Day 0 as well as round trip transfers between their accommodations and the designated testing … Continued
Guided by his passion and care for the community, young philanthropist Jaleel F. Cameron through the Jaleel Cameron Foundation has donated 10 food vouchers to the Social Development Department. The $1000 worth of vouchers will be distributed just in time for Easter to assist families who are struggling as a result of the economic fallout … Continued
NBC News Pfizer says its Covid-19 vaccine is safe and 100 percent effective in preventing the illness in teenagers ages 12 to 15. “This is exactly the news that we hoped to hear,” said Dr. Buddy Creech, a pediatric infectious disease expert at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Creech was not involved … Continued
In a letter to the Methodist Circuit in the British Virgin Islands dated March 29th. Circuit Superintendent Rev. Dr. Keith Lewis informed that as a result of COVID exposure on Saturday March 27th at a recent funeral. The decision has been made by circuit staff to postpone all fellowship events. The letter sent to our … Continued
Earlier this month the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA), announced a June,2021 cruise port reopening with Government’s approval. The announcement stated that cruise vessels with fully vaccinated passengers and crew can visit the territory, providing that they can meet testing, pre-screening embarkation measures upon arrival. However, despite increasing pressure from the cruise industry and its allies in … Continued
Local Educator, Ms. Khalilah Callwood will be launching her first book titled, Math Made Easy: Consumer Arithmetic Series – Book 1 on March 31. ‘Consumer Arithmetic’ is the first printed edition of the compilation of the various subtopic associated with Consumer Math. “Math Made Easy is a study guide with practice problems to help students … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM Following a meeting with American Airlines in Dallas, Texas on Friday, V.I. Dept. of Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte announced that the nation’s largest carrier will expand its service to the territory to meet increased demand for summertime travel, D.O.T. has announced. According to the department, beginning on June 3, 2021, passengers in Dallas … Continued
Senior health officials in the Ministry of Health and Social Development have come forward stating that an error was made in the issuing of a Quarantine Clearance letter to a visitor on March 25th after conducting a test the day before on March 24th. Senior Health officials in speaking to our agency stated that upon … Continued
On Sunday March 28th, Health officials from the Ministry of Health in the British Virgin Islands issued a statement informing the public that persons who attended a local funeral on Saturday March 27th should isolate and get tested. The statement read, “Ministry of Health is notifying the public that a person who tested positive for … Continued
Young persons from across the Virgin Islands will have a space to share, grow and create in a safe and innovative environment with the launch of a Be YOUth Centre on April 9. The centre will be launched by the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports and will offer development programmes including resume’ writing, team … Continued
