Having already infected more than a million persons worldwide and causing nearly 60,000 deaths to date, there is no question the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) is highly contagious and deadly. The World Health Organisation has said the disease can spread through […]
Archive for April, 2020
Employers using COVID-19 as excuse to cut staff should be held accountable
Opposition Leader Marlon Penn said employers using the coronavirus pandemic as an excuse to cut staff should be held accountable. Penn said while some employers are practising good corporate responsibility, there are others taking advantage of the situation. He said: […]
Gov’t was forced to allow entry of locals coming from COVID-19 flagged countries
After initially closing BVI borders, government was effectively forced to allow entry to locals who were travelling from countries affected by the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). Premier Andrew Fahie said gave that indication last Friday while outlining reasons for his government’s […]
Port Purcell cargo facility allowed to open Friday and Saturday
The Port Purcell cargo facility on Tortola has been added to the list of businesses now permitted to operate during government’s limited and managed curfew hours. The cargo facility is sanctioned to operate from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm on […]
BVIOC pledges continued support to local athletes following postponement of Olympic Games
The British Virgin Islands Olympic Committee (BVIOC) will be supporting its professional athletes with any impact that the rescheduling of the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan will have on their psyche and preparations. “This is not the first […]
Supermarkets now allowed to open until 9 pm as Thursday shoppers overwhelm stores
Government has made an amendment to its ‘limited and managed’ curfew hours to now allow supermarkets an extended time to open and operate from Thursday, April 2 to Saturday, April 4. On those three dates (this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday) […]
Not exempted | Cuban doctors will be quarantined upon arrival
Thirty medical personnel from Cuba will not be exempted from the stringent measures being adopted by the Andrew Fahie-led administration in its fight against the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) that is currently affecting the territory and the wider world. Premier […]
LIST: Robbed VG bank among businesses opening this Thursday to Saturday
Despite falling victim to an armed robbery recently, Banco Popular is set to reopen its Virgin Gorda branch to allow persons to perform banking transactions for the next three days. Premier Andrew Fahie said Banco’s Tortola branch and other banking […]
Premier appeals to landlords, telecoms providers to show compassion during COVID-19
Premier Andrew Fahie is urging landlords and telecommunications providers to show compassion and consideration towards tenants and customers during this coronavirus period. The Premier made the appeal while expressing disappointment at some telecoms providers that have authorised service disconnections for […]
Residents facing hardships to benefit from groceries from FSN — Premier
In an attempt to ensure that no resident goes hungry during the upcoming 14-day lockdown, the government has partnered with the Family Support Network (FSN) to provide free groceries and essential supplies to needy families across the territory. But in […]
