Persons have been creating fake social media pages of elected officials and using them to run scamming operations in the territory. Premier Andrew Fahie, who has been the victim of multiple social media impersonations, shared reports on the scams in […]
Archive for March, 2021
Leaving issues unchecked contributed to COI
Health Minister Carvin Malone has posited that the culture of not correcting “ongoing issues” within the public service is a reason that led to the launch of a Commission of Inquiry (COI). He said leaving problems unchecked has also made […]
Govt’s IRU not part of COI! Attorney General asked to correct falsehood
The Commission of Inquiry (COI) has written to Attorney General Dawn Smith to correct misinformation that government’s Inquiry Response Unit (IRU) is part of the COI. Government established the IRU last month to ensure the Fahie Administration’s full cooperation with […]
Whistleblowers will be penalised for baseless reports
The Whistleblowers Act — which will, among other things, reward persons who report individuals involved in corrupt practices — was today introduced in the House of Assembly. The legislation allows any public officer or private worker to be able to […]
Sebastian’s to be prosecuted for flouting COVID protocols
Local hotel and restaurant, Sebastian’s on the Beach is being charged for reportedly flouting the territory’s COVID-19 restrictions. Police were forced to shut down an event at the establishment last weekend after discovering the gathering had well above the 175-person […]
Employers allegedly pressuring workers to take COVID vaccine?
Reports that some local employers are pressuring their workers to take the COVID-19 vaccine have been making the rounds on various social media platforms. According to the allegations, some employers have “given workers” ultimatums – saying they won’t be able […]
At least 500 a day! Roughly 15% of population now vaccinated
Roughly 15 per cent of the BVI’s estimated 30,030 population has been vaccinated against COVID-19 as of March 3. This percentage translates to 4,450 residents. They represent the number of persons who have received the first dose of the COVID […]
Local EMTs being equipped to better serve Spanish community
To better serve members of the local Spanish-speaking community, health authorities have added Spanish to the curriculum used to train emergency medical professionals. Math as well as technical English have also been added to the curriculum. “The Spanish component, in […]
Survey to learn needs of sister islands extended to month-end
The survey that was started to study the needs of the sister islands has been extended till the end of March so residents of Jost Van Dyke, Anegada, and Virgin Gorda have more time to participate. The survey specifically allows […]
No new COVID vaccinations till next shipment arrives!
Health Minister Carvin Malone has announced that vaccination centres across the territory will be temporarily closed as of March 4 as the territory waits to get the next shipment of COVID-19 vaccines which has been pre-ordered. The Minister said just […]
