The Commission of Inquiry (COI) has dismissed recent claims from House of Assembly Speaker, Julian Willock who vindicated himself of findings that he breached the Register of Interests Act. The Act requires parliamentarians to declare their businesses and other interests […]
Archive for July, 2021
Nightly curfew back on as BVI’s active COVID cases surge to 480
Health Minister Carvin Malone moments ago reported that there are now some 480 positive COVID-19 cases in the BVI. In light of this massive spike, Malone said the government is reimplementing a night-time curfew for the territory. Starting, Tuesday July […]
COMMENTARY: Examining BVI culture amidst Immigration pressures
By Justin J. Blyden, Contributor Over the past year, immigration has become a hot-button topic in the Virgin Islands society, with arguments that appeared to be rooted in a defence of VIslanders, Virgin Islands culture, and the general Virgin Islands […]
Vanterpool explains hiring CSC and selecting cruise pier developer
While denying he commandeered the Cruise Pier Project, former Works Minister under the previous NDP government, Mark Vanterpool conceded that the procurement process to select a developer could have been different. A Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report done in February […]
Summer programmes postponed as COVID cases balloon to 273
BVI health officials have moved to postpone all summer camps and programmes following the announcement of a COVID-19 outbreak in the territory. In the latest health bulletin dated July 4, the total number of confirmed positive cases stood at 273. […]
Another case at local preschool! All staff and students quarantined
All students and staff of Frangipani Academy (Simmond’s Preschool) have been ordered to quarantine as another student has tested positive for COVID-19. Just last week, the Ministry of Health ordered Simmonds Preschool closed for 14 days following the detection of […]
Culture Minister’s message on Virgin Islands Day celebration
Below is the message from Culture Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley about Virgins Islands Day, which is being recognised today, Monday, July 5, 2021. Good day and God’s blessings to the people of the Virgin Islands. On Monday, July 5th 2020, we […]
Final call! Today the last available day to get first dose of vaccine
With just today, Saturday, July 3 remaining for unvaccinated persons to take their first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine, Minister Carvin Health Malone has made a last-ditch call for persons to take the jab before the day ends. The Health […]
One more person dies from COVID in BVI! Active cases climb to 150
The BVI has recorded one new death as a result of the COVID-19 virus. Health Minister Carvin Malone made the announcement moments ago on ZBVI radio. This brings the total number of COVID-related deaths recorded in the BVI to two […]
Complaints Commissioner raises impartiality concerns about COI
Complaints Commissioner, Erica Smith-Penn levelled a startling claim of impropriety against Sir Gary Hickinbottom during yesterday’s hearing of the Commission of Inquiry (COI). During the hearing, Smith-Penn told Sir Gary, the sole Commissioner of the Inquiry, she was concerned about […]
