Governor Augustus Jaspert has said that persons on government’s approved list of essential services must reapply for a digital curfew pass during this newly-extended lockdown period which runs until 6 am on Sunday, April 26. The Governor said government’s newest […]
Archive for April, 2020
Tazing incidents can’t be overlooked | Minister calls for police to exercise greater discretion
Though commending local police officers for enforcing the ongoing curfew, Youth Affairs Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley said using a taser on vulnerable members of society who are found in breach of the lockdown cannot be ignored. The minister said he […]
BVI records its fifth confirmed case of COVID-19
The British Virgin Islands has recorded yet another confirmed case of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19); bringing the total number of cases the territory has seen to five. This latest confirmed case was tested among 21 other new samples that were […]
Online shopping dilemma! Days before some residents receive deliveries
It could be days before the average BVI resident receives their pre-ordered groceries from supermarkets approved to offer online shopping and delivery services during the territory’s extended lockdown period. Two of the BVI’s largest supermarkets — OneMart Superstore and RiteWay […]
Extended curfew will run for 7 days! Residents can only access basic supplies via home deliveries
Government has decided that the extension of the 24-hour lockdown will last for seven consecutive days. Just before midnight on Saturday, Premier Andrew Fahie announced during a live public broadcast that the extended curfew will run from 6 am on […]
Police will investigate any criminally false info about dead COVID patient — Governor
Governor Augustus Jaspert is warning that the police may launch a probe into persons responsible for disseminating false or offensive information about COVID-19 patients locally. The governor — who has responsibility for the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) — […]
Nearly 2 dozen additional samples being tested! Some persons living in dead woman’s building flee
While noting that the patient, whose death is suspected to be coronavirus-related “came into contact from an overseas source”, Health Minister Carvin Malone said nearly two dozens persons of interest have been identified. He said these persons are those who […]
7% tax on all $$ leaving the BVI via money transfers
The government of the British Virgin Islands is introducing a seven-percent tax on all monies leaving the territory through money transfer agencies. This will be made possible through a bill entitled the Financing & Money Services (Amendment) Act 2020, which […]
Gov’t extending territory-wide lockdown because of COVID-19 patient’s death
Following the confirmed death of the female patient who tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) locally, government has suspended the phased internal reopening of the territory. Premier Andrew Fahie made that announcement during a national broadcast on Saturday afternoon, […]
Three arrested in connection to last month’s robbery and burglary
Police have arrested a total of three persons in connection to a robbery and an unrelated burglary that happened on Tortola last month. A media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) on Saturday said two men were […]
