After a three-year halt, 32 persons have been awarded government scholarships to universities abroad to pursue studies in areas of national significance. According to Deputy Premier and Minister of Education, Dr Natalio Wheatley, government received nearly 100 scholarship applications. He […]
Archive for August, 2020
BVI supports regional cooperation across wider C’bean
PRESS RELEASE: The British Virgin Islands continues to support regional cooperation in the wider Caribbean, despite the challenges posed by COVID-19. On 14th August, Special Envoy of the Premier Mr Benito Wheatley attended virtual meetings of the standing committees of […]
Private vessels, ferries to operate under curfew for next two weeks!
While residents are permitted to move freely on land for 24-hours a day, privately-owned vessels must continue to operate under a 7 pm curfew for the next two weeks. This was made clear in a curfew order that came into […]
Shelter managers receive psychosocial, mental health support
Shelter managers in the British Virgin Islands have benefited from psychosocial and mental health support to deal with the impact of the COVID-19 during the hurricane season. A government-commissioned media release said the Basic Psychosocial Skills Training for these managers […]
Beauty shops experiencing slow periods as COVID-19 takes toll
By Esther Durand, BVI News Staff As the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis continues to take its toll on the global economy, at least two beauty shops in the British Virgin Islands are feeling the fallout. Speaking to BVI News on Monday, […]
Number of persons terminated from jobs quadruples since May
The number of persons who were terminated from their jobs has quadrupled in the last three months. Back in early May, Labour Minister Vincent Wheatley said in national broadcast that 72 persons throughout the territory were terminated since the advent […]
Many businesses not following COVID protocols, fresh concerns raised about noisy bikers
Health Minister Carvin Malone has raised concerns that ‘many’ local businesses are opting to disregard the government’s health policies that help prevent any potential spread of COVID-19 in the BVI. Malone gave that indication in a late-night address on Monday, […]
A second lockdown could cripple the BVI’s economy — Premier
Premier Andrew Fahie has said he believes the British Virgin Islands economy would be crippled if the territory undergoes a second COVID-19 lockdown. In a recent public address, Premier Fahie warned residents of the dangers associated with a second lockdown, […]
Two more test positive positive for COVID-19! Total recorded cases now at 11
Two more persons in the British Virgin Islands have tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19. This brings the total overall number of persons who have tested positive in the BVI to 11. Two are active, eight have fully […]
Patient #9 recovers! 600 complete quarantine since borders reopened
Nearly 600 persons have completed the BVI’s mandatory 14-day quarantine period, including the territory’s ninth COVID-19 patient who has now fully recovered. Health Minister Carvin Malone gave that indication recently. He said 994 re-entry registrations have been received to date […]
