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Successful Painkiller Cup held at the weekend

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 […]

by / on January 16, 2022 at 2:13 PM /
Ninth District Representative where Virgin Gorda is located, Vincent Wheatley.

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 […]

by / on January 14, 2022 at 12:57 PM /
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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, […]

by / on January 14, 2022 at 8:01 AM /
CEO of the BVI Health Services Authority, Dr Ronald Georges.

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 […]

by / on January 14, 2022 at 7:47 AM /
BVI’s current COVID cases are milder than those in first outbreak

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 […]

by / on January 14, 2022 at 7:24 AM /
The Terrance B Lettsome Airport on Beef Island

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 […]

by / on January 14, 2022 at 7:13 AM /
Dr Wheatley

Gov’t didn’t select contractor for Sports Complex AC project

Deputy Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has hit out at claims that the government overspent by more than $300,000 on a contract for air-conditioning works for the multi-purpose sports complex in Road Town. The claim made by Opposition Leader Marlon Penn […]

by / on January 14, 2022 at 6:03 AM /
BVI records 2 more COVID-related casualties! Death toll now at 42

BVI records 2 more COVID-related casualties! Death toll now at 42

Two additional COVID-19 related casualties have been recorded in the territory, taking the total number of deaths to 42 persons. Acting Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr Ronald Georges made the disclosure today during a virtual stakeholders meeting hosted by the […]

by / on January 13, 2022 at 4:32 PM /
"Although there is potential for abuse, we do not believe it is as loose and uncontrolled as portrayed in the Premier’s statement." — Former BVIAA board

Operating hours at Anegada airport amended due to COVID

The Auguste George International Airport on Anegada has amended its operating hours in response to the surge in COVID-19 cases in the territory. In a press release earlier this morning, the Acting Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) […]

by / on January 13, 2022 at 12:35 PM /
Walwyn

Drop the old politics, use CDB-approved plan for ESHS — Walwyn

Former Education Minister Myron Walwyn has urged politicians in the BVI to move away from the old brand of politics of wasting taxpayers resources.  Walwyn, who briefly served as the Chairman of the National Democratic Party (NDP), admonished politicians to […]

by / on January 13, 2022 at 7:51 AM /