The British Virgin Islands will soon be considered coronavirus-free once no new cases are recorded in the territory. This is because two of the three original confirmed cases have officially returned negative results from the Caribbean Public Health Association (CARPHA) […]
Archive for April, 2020
Governor declares six hotel rooms to be used as a ‘prison’
Governor of the British Virgin Islands, Augustus Jaspert has declared six rooms at the Paradise Hotel on Tortola to be used as a prison facility. The hotel, located in Road Town above the One Stop Mall, is owned by businesswoman […]
Durante organizes initiative to help needy residents pay rent, utilities
By Esther Durand, BVI News Staff Local businesswoman and philanthropist Alexandra Durante has organized a portal to assist residents — who are facing hardships brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic — to pay their rent, utilities and other living expenses. […]
High response from residents in need of food supplies
More than 300 households in the British Virgin Islands have so far registered with the BVI Red Cross to gain assistance with food supplies during the curfew period. This is according to Director of the BVI Red Cross Stacy Lloyd […]
RTW partners with Social Development, FSN and Red Cross to assist vulnerable residents
Roadtown Wholesale (RTW), which operates RiteWay Food Market, has partnered with the Social Development Department, the BVI Red Cross, and the Family Support Network (FSN) to raise funds for vulnerable residents. The local food chain has already pledged $5,000 to […]
Man arrested and charged in connection to Pusser’s burglary
Police have made one arrest in connection to the burglary of Pusser’s Restaurant & Bar on Main Street, Tortola recently. Charged with Burglary and Breach of Curfew is 50-year-old Howard Hughes of no fixed place of abode. “He remains in […]
BVI to enter ‘soft curfew’ next week | Borders will reopen to residents in a month
It appears that life in the British Virgin Islands will return to some degree of normalcy when the territory-wide 24-hour curfew comes to an end in the next few days. Health Minister Carvin Malone gave that indication during an interview […]
BVIHSA establishes home delivery system for residents seeking to fill medical prescriptions
The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has implemented a home delivery system for residents in need of prescribed medication. A media bulletin from the Ministry of Health said the service will be available to residents on Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Jost […]
Visitors opting to postpone instead of cancel vacations in BVI
Director of Tourism Sharon Flax-Brutus said visitors who booked their stay in the British Virgin Islands before the global impact of the coronavirus are still showing interest in vacationing when the pandemic is over. Flax-Brutus said this shows that the […]
Surge in COVID-19 cases expected in the Caribbean within a month
Despite a low record of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the British Virgin Islands, the Caribbean region is forecast to experience a surge in cases and deaths in the coming weeks. This is according to the World Health Organisation’s Regional Director […]
