Chief Environmental Health Officer, Lionel Michael has said the hosting of ‘clandestine fetes’ is contributing to the spread of COVID-19 in the BVI. Michael, who oversees the Social Distancing Task Force, said his agency has encountered serious challenges, particularly with […]
Archive for January, 2022
Some of our decisions at start of pandemic weren’t the best — Fahie
Premier Andrew Fahie has admitted in retrospect that his government made several decisions, during the initial stages of the pandemic, which were uncomfortable and which may not have been the best choices made. Fahie did not specify the decisions to […]
Update your business continuity plans, DDM warns
Businesses in the territory are being told to update their business continuity and disaster plans to help minimise disruptions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Acting Director of the Department of Disaster Management (DDM), Jasen Penn issued that warning […]
We are one emergency away from bankruptcy!
Political commentator and clergyman, Pastor Claude Skelton Cline has argued that persons in the BVI are living one paycheque and one emergency away from bankruptcy. Appearing on his Honestly Speaking radio show recently, Skelton Cline said the government should institute […]
Successful Painkiller Cup held at the weekend
PRESS RELEASE: Perfect conditions were on hand for the January 15th Painkiller Cup. Flat sea conditions and light wind met the racers at the start of the 14-mile team race at Trellis Bay. Brian Duff and the BVI Yacht Sales […]
Advisory Committee created to help distribute land on Salt Island
The newly created Salt Island Lands Advisory Committee (SILAC) is expected to assist the Ministry of Natural Resources in ensuring the fair distribution of Crown Lands on Salt Island to its descendants. “The role of the committee is to work […]
Government looking to implement COVID testing regime in schools
The Ministry of Health and the Education Ministry are looking at plans to implement COVID testing regimes in schools once these educational institutions reopen for face-to-face learning. In a stakeholder meeting to address the impact of the recent COVID-19 surge, […]
Sluggish delivery of COVID release letters causing deep frustration
Acting Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Ronald Georges has acknowledged facing challenges with the rate of distribution of COVID-19 isolation release letters to the public. COVID-19 isolation release letters are required for persons to return to work who have either […]
BVI’s current COVID cases are milder than those in first outbreak
Most persons who tested positive for COVID-19 during the ongoing outbreak in the BVI have presented with milder symptoms when compared to earlier stages of the pandemic. This information was disclosed by the Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ronald Georges […]
Use other people’s money to expand airport — Skelton Cline
Political commentator and former government consultant Claude Skelton Cline has insisted that government should not use its own money to complete the planned airport extension project. He argued that successive and future governments have and will have no monies to […]
