In light of the significantly rising cases of COVID-19 in the territory, the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has heightened its safety protocols to reduce the risk of an internal outbreak. The BVIHSA said it is taking a two-pronged approach […]
Archive for July, 2021
Elsa develops into a hurricane!
Tropical Storm Elsa has upgraded to a hurricane. At 11 am on Friday, July 2, Elsa was located about 20 miles west-southwest of Barbados. It was seen to be moving west-northwest at 29 miles per hour and had maximum sustained […]
COI tarnishing my reputation — Skelton Cline
Government consultant, Claude Skelton Cline has accused the ongoing Commission of Inquiry (COI) of tarnishing his character by mentioning his name in a bad light during its hearings. In a broadcast of his Honestly Speaking radio show on Thursday, Skelton […]
Preschool closes as cases detected among paediatric population
The Ministry of Health has ordered Simmonds Preschool closed following the detection of suspected and confirmed COVID-19 cases in the educational facility’s paediatric population. The school will be closed 14 days. “A full assessment was conducted on the 29th of […]
Multiplying fast! BVI’s active COVID cases rocket to 91!
The number of active COVID-19 cases in the BVI has nearly doubled within the last 24 hours. Just yesterday, June 30, the Ministry of Health reported that the territory had 49 active cases — up from the 13 recorded days […]
Festive mood as BVI receives first cruise ship in over a year
The atmosphere inside the Cyril B Romney Tortola Pier Park was festive this morning as the British Virgin Islands received Celebrity Millennium — the first cruise ship to visit the territory with passengers in more than a year. As passengers […]
No exclusive access! Nat’l Parks Trust ordered to reopen Baths to all
Natural Resources Minister, Vincent Wheatley has ordered the National Parks Trust (NPT) to immediately reverse its decision to give cruise shippers exclusive access to The Baths on Virgin Gorda at special hours of the day. Less than 24 hours before […]
No exclusive access! Nat’l Parks Trust ordered to reopen Baths to all
Vincent Wheatley at the Baths[/caption] Natural Resources Minister, Vincent Wheatley has ordered the National Parks Trust (NPT) to immediately reverse its decision to give cruise shippers exclusive access to The Baths on Virgin Gorda at special hours of the day. […]
COI publishing stimulus audit report online despite objections
Despite objections from the government, the man leading the ongoing Commission of Inquiry (COI), Sir Gary Hickinbottom has ruled that he will be placing a COVID-19 audit document on the COI’s website, thus making them publicly accessible. The audit covers […]
COI publishing stimulus audit report online despite objections
Despite objections from the government, the man leading the ongoing Commission of Inquiry (COI), Sir Gary Hickinbottom has ruled that he will be placing a COVID-19 audit document on the COI’s website, thus making them publicly accessible. The audit covers […]
