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Archive for February, 2021

Dr Michael Turnbull

Free wellness fair at Pier Park today

The Wellness Center Clinics is collaborating with Therapy Works and Journeys Health Spa to host the “Love Yourself” Wellness Fair, which will provide a number of free services to residents on Friday, February 12. Director and Founder of The Wellness […]

by / on February 12, 2021 at 7:03 AM /
Earl 'Bob' Hodge

Bob Hodge killed at home, motor vehicle allegedly stolen

New information into Tuesday night’s murder of Earl ‘Bob’ Hodge indicates that he was also robbed. BVI News understands that Hodge’s body was found in the driveway of his Hannah’s Estate residence and his motor vehicle was reportedly stolen at […]

by / on February 11, 2021 at 5:02 PM /
A section of the main island of Tortola. (BVI News Photo)

Partial nighttime curfew continues

While the British Virgin Islands has backslidden with a few active COVID-19 cases, government is continuing with a short and partial daily curfew in the territory. According to the latest curfew order published in government’s official newsletter — the Gazette […]

by / on February 11, 2021 at 4:07 PM /
Health Minister Carvin Malone receiving his vaccination

First 10 receive COVID vaccine in BVI today

Ten persons including members of the British Virgin Islands government and the Opposition were first in line to receive the first dosage of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine at the Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital this morning. Of the 10, the […]

by / on February 11, 2021 at 12:46 PM /
Recent special needs graduates haven’t integrated well in society

Recent special needs graduates haven’t integrated well in society

Principal Vansittart Huggins of the Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre (EHRLC) – a school for children with special needs – said she believes students who left the facility since 2017 were not properly integrated in the BVI community due to […]

by / on February 11, 2021 at 7:48 AM /
COMMENTARY: Good governance – a will to change

COMMENTARY: Good governance – a will to change

By Shaina Smith-Archer, Contributor In August 2020, I wrote a commentary discussing the constitution being a tool for good governance and it turned out to be a prelude to current affairs.  The launch of a Commission of Inquiry into alleged […]

by / on February 11, 2021 at 7:23 AM /
The 1780 Sugar Works Museum in Road Town.

Sugar Works Museum to be further developed this year

The government has plans to further develop the Lower Estate Sugar Works Museum in the BVI. There are also plans to add a Heritage Sculptural Gardens to the historical site. The museum, a popular tourist attraction, was damaged by in […]

by / on February 11, 2021 at 7:20 AM /
COVID vaccines not mandatory for healthcare workers

COVID vaccines not mandatory for healthcare workers

Though they are on the frontlines of the battle against COVID-19, it is not mandatory for local healthcare workers to take the COVID-19 vaccines recently donated by the United Kingdom. Starting today February 11, the government will start inoculating the […]

by / on February 11, 2021 at 7:10 AM /
Dr June Samuel

Lots of more than just memory-loss to detect Alzheimer in early stages

With the Alzheimer disease continuing to impact many residents in the BVI, Vice President of the Virgin Islands Alzheimer’s Association, Dr June Samuel is reminding relatives about symptoms to be aware of to ensure their loved ones get early medical […]

by / on February 11, 2021 at 6:04 AM /
Stock image of air travellers queued at border control at Heathrow Airport in the UK.

UK’s new policy: Up to 10 years in jail for falsifying travel history

Travellers from any part of the world, including the British Virgin Islands, could face up to 10 years in prison if caught falsifying their recent travel history when entering the United Kingdom. This is according to a BBC News report […]

by / on February 10, 2021 at 3:39 PM /