The British Virgin Islands is entering a partial lockdown after being confirmed to now have ‘clusters’ of COVID-19 cases in sections of the territory. A COVID-19 cluster is said to occur when there is a concentration of infections in the […]
Archive for August, 2020
COVID screening exercises to be conducted in select communities across BVI this week
Health Minister Carvin Malone has announced that plans are underway to conduct COVID-19 testing in select communities across the territory. This comes as the territory records five new cases of the virus and is now being classified as having clusters […]
Official date for new school year delayed due to rise in COVID cases
The recent increase in COVID-19 cases in the British Virgin Islands has delayed the official announcement of the date decided for the new academic school year in the territory. This according to Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Dr Natalio […]
Hours of delay for govt’s COVID update leads to online backlash
Members of the public including those in places as far as the United Kingdom have expressed discontent towards government after waiting nearly three hours passed the promised time to hear last night’s COVID-19 update from Health Minister Carvin Malone. The […]
Shoppers flock supermarkets amid rumours of another BVI lockdown
Amid rumours of another impending lockdown in the British Virgin Islands, residents are now flocking local supermarkets. The evidence of this could be seen in the parking lot of RiteWay Food Market in Pasea on Monday, August 24. The supermarket […]
Health officials in isolation awaiting COVID-19 tests after being exposed to cop suspected of having virus
A few public health officials are said to be in quarantine and are awaiting their turn to get tested for COVID-19 after being exposed to someone suspected of having the virus. BVI News understands that the officials came in close […]
BVI, USVI strengthens links to enhance border security amid increase in smuggling
The British Virgin Islands is moving to strengthen links with the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) in a bid to combat the active smuggling trade between the two territories. News of this follows Premier Andrew Fahie’s meeting with border control […]
Malone still leaping towards Olympic dreams despite mental impact from COVID-19
Despite the mental challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, Pan American Games gold medalist Chantel Malone remains on track with her goal of winning gold in the long jump event at the Olympic Games which has been rescheduled to 2021. […]
Rehabilitation works to be conducted at Virgin Gorda airport
The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) will soon be conducting rehabilitation works at the Taddy Bay International Airport on Virgin Gorda. A pre-tender notice from the Authority said bidding for rehabilitation works will be open in the next three to four […]
Programme launched to provide psychosocial support amid crises
The Ministry of Health & Social Development has launched an initiative entitled ‘Bounce Back Stronger’ which will focus on strengthening the mental health and psychosocial support in the territory. The programme was originally designed to deal with the mental impact […]
