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Nine more persons tested ...Nine more persons in the British Virgin Islands have been tested for the coronavirus and are now...
April 2, 2020 at 5:49 AM -
Shop for 14-days! BVI goi...Premier Fahie Government is designating three consecutive days for residents to stock up on supplies...
April 1, 2020 at 9:21 PM -
Landlords shouldn’t be al...Walwyn Government is being encouraged to implement an interim policy that would prevent landlords...
April 1, 2020 at 1:01 PM
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Epidemiology Report: COVID-19 could infect 89% of BVI population in three months if left unchecked
Statistics from the Epidemiology Unit has shown that if social distancing measures are not properly adhered in the British Virgin Islands, nearly 90 percent of its population could become infected with COVID-19 within a three-month...
April 1, 2020 at 11:23 AM -
143 persons in quarantine to be ‘guarded’ 24/7 — Premier
“When you violate the quarantine, you are violating other persons right to live. They need to understand that they are putting us in danger” — Premier Fahie In a bid to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus...
April 1, 2020 at 9:40 AM -
‘We’re not out of the woods yet’ | Residents to access more pickup and deliver services
Even as government introduces a less restricted curfew regime that will run for 14 days starting Thursday, April 2, Governor Augustus Jaspert is advising residents that the BVI is “not out of the woods yet”. “Life...
April 1, 2020 at 7:45 AM
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Anegada Renewable Project could cost up to $6M, BVIEC evaluating 5 bidders
General Manager for the BVI Electricity Corporation, Leroy Abraham.The bidding details of each interested company. Based on bids submitted by five companies, the estimated cost to undertake the Anegada Hybrid Renewable Energy &...
April 1, 2020 at 7:35 AM -
‘Overwhelming’ response as work to assist fisherfolk and farmers starts
Seventh District Representative Dr Natalio Wheatley. A large number of persons involved in fishing and farming locally have responded positively to the government’s plan to stimulate the food and agriculture sector in the...
April 1, 2020 at 7:30 AM -
New 14-day curfew to take effect on Thursday
Governor Augustus Jaspert Effective 6:01 am on Thursday, April 2, the British Virgin Islands will be placed under a new curfew that will last another 14 days. Making the announcement during a live pubic broadcast on Tuesday...
March 31, 2020 at 9:00 PM
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BVI students to benefit from free online study programme
Students across the British Virgin Islands will have free access to Flow’s Study programme until June 15. A media release from the telecommunications company said the initiative is a joint partnership between the Cable &...
March 31, 2020 at 5:36 PM -
Gov’t funds transportation costs for VG dialysis patients during curfew
Seven dialysis patients living on Virgin Gorda have been receiving free transportation to and from the Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital on Tortola where they receive treatment during the territory-wide curfew. Typically, these patients...
March 31, 2020 at 1:54 PM -
House of Assembly to meet remotely due to COVID-19 threat
In light of the ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the House of Assembly will now be meeting remotely, as necessary. The motion to have remote meetings was moved during a special sitting of the House last...
March 31, 2020 at 1:13 PM
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Bank of Asia donates over 10K medical items to fight COVID-19
Not the exact protective equipment mentioned in the story The Bank of Asia has donated more than 10,000 medical supplies to the government of the Virgin Islands to aid their fight against the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)...
March 31, 2020 at 7:53 AM -
Premier to regional leaders: ‘Limitless’ opportunities exist for trade at this time
Premier Andrew Fahie Premier and Minister for Finance Andrew Fahie told Caribbean leaders on Monday that the opportunities for regional trade are limitless at this time. The Premier said the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19),...
March 31, 2020 at 7:25 AM -
UK awaiting OTs plan to reduce economic impact of virus before offering help
Governor Augustus Jaspert said the United Kingdom will be assisting its Overseas Territories (OTs) based on their plans to reduce the economic impact brought on by the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). The Governor said...
March 31, 2020 at 6:35 AM
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Domestic violence more probable during curfew, Gender Affairs Office calls for peace
As the territory continues its six days of lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Office of Gender Affairs is calling for peace within households where acts of domestic violence are highly probable. Gender Affairs Coordinator...
March 31, 2020 at 6:09 AM -
Main Street grocery store burglarised during curfew
Sunshine Grocery Store located on Main Street on Tortola has been burglarized. Police said the store was burglarized around 10:20 am on Monday, March 30 during the ongoing territorial curfew. “Inquiries indicate that...
March 30, 2020 at 6:53 PM -
UPDATE: BVI confirms third imported coronavirus case | Patient has ‘mild symptoms’
Minister of Health & Social Development Carvin Malone. The British Virgin has confirmed its third imported case of the Coronavirus Disease. Making the announcement on Monday, March 30, Minister of Health Carvin Malone said...
March 30, 2020 at 1:36 PM
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At least eight arrested for breaking curfew
Governor Jaspert Governor Augustus Jaspert said at least eight individuals were arrested at the weekend for breaking the 24-hour curfew that is currently in place for six days. The Governor did not specify whether these individuals...
March 30, 2020 at 1:27 PM -
CXC ‘modifies’ exam process due to COVID-19 | Exam dates pushed
In an effort to minimize disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) it is pushing back its summer exams and has made a policy decision to test its cohort of students differently this...
March 30, 2020 at 10:47 AM -
Cuban doctors invited to help BVI in COVID-19 fight — Premier
Jamaica’s Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton (right) welcomes a team of Cuban health professionals to the country recently. (Contributed photo) The British Virgin Islands might soon benefit from the expertise of more than...
March 30, 2020 at 9:37 AM
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Businesses urged to establish ‘pandemic leave’ employment package for workers
Labour Minister Vincent Wheatley (forground) Government is urging local businesses to establish what it described as a ‘pandemic leave’ employment package to assist its workers while the territory continues to be affected by...
March 30, 2020 at 9:03 AM -
Gov’t to host Regional Trade & Commerce Symposium online
Premier Andrew Fahie The British Virgin Islands government is planning an online Regional Trade & Commerce Symposium, which is scheduled to be held on Monday, March, 30. This is according to Premier Andrew Fahie who said...
March 30, 2020 at 8:50 AM -
‘The Minister gave me permission’, says Cline after curfew arrest
Bishop John Cline While confirming that he was arrested on Sunday, March 29 for breaking the ongoing territorial curfew, head pastor of the New Life Baptist Church, Bishop John Cline described the ordeal as a ‘misunderstanding’....
March 29, 2020 at 2:07 PM
