His Excellency the Governor Augustus J.U. Jaspert is yet to sign off on the proposed 42-page Cannabis Licensing Act, 2020, seeking to legalize medicinal marijuana in the BVI. When consulted by our newsroom on the seeming delay, the office of the Governor said “on the marijuana bill, the Governor is currently considering the legislation in … Continued
During yesterday’s COVID-19 update, Minister of Health and Social Development, Hon. Carvin Malone presented the Territory’s epidemiological report. As of the 7th October, 2020, 5193 persons have been tested for COVID-19 in the Territory, 71 persons tested positive (0 active cases, 70 recoveries and 1 death) Honourable Malone acknowledged the hard work that resulted in … Continued
GIS Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Carvin Malone said the new Curfew (No. 35) Order, 2020 calls for the restriction of vessels in the Territory’s waters. Honourable Malone said during the a live COVID-19 update on October 7 that Cabinet decided to continue the restriction of the movement of vessels in Territorial waters … Continued
Residents of the British Virgin Islands are now permitted to conduct business until 12am daily following the imposition of a new curfew order that permits the reopening of all business as the territory sees a full recovery of all positive covid-19 cases. The announcement was made by Minister of Health, Honorable Carvin Malone who said … Continued
This afternoon, the BVI recorded a 5.17 magnitude earthquake. The tremor lasted for approximately 2 minutes. The Department of Disaster Management has reported that there is no tsunami warning, advisory or watch in effect for Puerto Rico and the British Virgin Islands.
Premier of the Virgin Islands, Honorable Andrew Fahie revealed last night that come December 1st, 2020 incoming tourists may be required to provide test results prior and upon arrival in the BVI, before quarantining for four days. This revelation which is still subject to Cabinet’s approval was made by the Territory’s leader during the Government’s … Continued
The Social Distancing Task Force is in full operation as of October 5 to enforce the provisions of the Public Health (Covid-19 Control and Suppression Measures) (No. 7) Order, 2020. In a Government Information Services release, it has been noted that the Social Distancing Task Force, under the supervision of the Environmental Health Division, consists … Continued
The Environmental Health Division’s Vector Teams is informing the public through a Government Information Services release that they will begin fogging operations this week to address the high level of mosquito infestation and increase in dengue cases reported in the British Virgin Islands. Deputy Environmental Health Officer, Ms. Henrietta Alexander stated that the recent infestation … Continued
The new Astrid C. Wenzke Training Room at the BVI Red Cross Headquarters was unveiled today in a ceremony to honour the long serving volunteer. BVI Red Cross Chairman Geoffrey Brooks thanked Ms. Wenzke for her commitment to humanitarianism in the Virgin Islands, and for her work as a volunteer for BVI Red Cross for … Continued
Several serious traffic-related offences and unlawful drug possession charges were laid by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force during stop/searches within the last two months. The Force reported the results of several operations conducted during the months of September and October. During the month of September, one male was charged with reckless driving and unlawful … Continued
