Reports from local health officials are that day one of the government’s weekend vaccination campaign dubbed Operation Protect Each Other Drive-Thru Vaccination saw more than 400 persons taking AstraZeneca jab. Approximately 357 persons received their first dose, while 75 persons […]
Archive for July, 2021
Cars queue for drive-thru vaccines as BVI sees 13 COVID deaths
As the territory reels from at least 13 COVID-related deaths — 12 of which happened in the last few days and weeks — several vehicles have been queueing at the festival grounds in Road Town where the government is […]
Former Deputy FS denies not cooperating with audits
Despite raising concerns that persons generally have an antagonistic attitude towards auditors in the BVI, former Deputy Financial Secretary, Wendell Gaskin has been recorded as being uncooperative in several instances with officials from the Office of the Auditor General (AG). […]
USVI governor wants to help BVI despite cries to “get even”
Despite the reported cries from his constituents for retribution, USVI Governor Albert Bryan Jr has insisted that his only intention is to help the BVI in its time of crisis. In a public broadcast Thursday afternoon, Governor Bryan announced that […]
COI commissioner: I have made no findings!
Various media articles and statements describing the ongoing Commission of Inquiry (COI) as already having a pre-determined conclusion has prompted a response from its Commissioner, Sir Gary Hickinbottom. For months, Premier Andrew Fahie has given indications in the House of […]
Regular accountability needed for Prospect Reef operations — Audit
An audit report of Prospect Reef Management Company Limited has suggested that the government should insist on having full and regular accountability of the entity’s operations. The report which was posted on the Commission of Inquiry’s website, also recommended that […]
BVI’s main hospital the only authorised COVID testing facility
The Ministry of Health has issued a statement advising the public that the Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital in Road Town is the only facility authorised to conduct COVID-19 PCR testing and antigen testing in the BVI at this time. […]
Four deaths over two days! BVI’s COVID casualties now at 8
Another two persons in the British Virgin Islands have now died from COVID-19. This brings the total number COVID-related deaths in the territory to eight — the last four of which were reported within the past two days. The most […]
USVI tightens COVID screening for persons travelling from BVI
Anyone travelling from the British Virgin Islands to the neighbouring United States Virgin Islands (USVI) will have to submit a negative COVID-19 test to USVI authorities within 48 hours of departure. USVI governor, Albert Bryan Jr made that announcement Thursday […]
Retirees too! BVIHSA urgently needs COVID response medical staff
Coming under significant strain as the current COVID-19 upsurge impacts its staff, the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has issued an urgent call for trained, experience, and retired healthcare workers to join its team. The Authority said this unfavourable situation […]
