The search for contractors to rebuild a new senior students block at the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) has commenced with the Recovery & Development Agency (RDA) issuing an invitation for interested parties to submit pre-qualification documents. The RDA said […]
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CMO advocates UK’s 10-day COVID isolation vs CDC’s 5-day period
Acting Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Ronald Georges said the BVI will be adhering to the UK recommended guidelines of 10 days of isolation for COVID-19 infected persons. This is in considerable contrast to the five-day isolation period recommended by […]
BVI trio facing life in prison in the USVI for 667 kilos of cocaine
Three British Virgin Islands citizens are now facing the possibility of life in prison in the neighbouring US Virgin Islands (USVI) for more than 600 kilograms of cocaine that was allegedly found in the vessel on which they were travelling. […]
‘Beef up your staff’, Malone tells Environmental Health Department
Health Minister Carvin Malone has told the Environmental Health Division that it needs to ‘beef up’ its staff in order to properly address the rapidly escalating COVID-19 cases in the territory. In an effort to address the spread of virus, […]
Rapidly spreading! Over 200 new COVID cases in less than 72 hours
More than 200 new COVID-19 cases have been added to the BVI’s tally in less than 72 hours; highlighting the frightening rate at which the number of positive cases is multiplying in the territory. According to the territory’s latest epidemiological […]
BVI poised to continue economic relationship with Asian region
The Virgin Islands is poised to continue meaningful economic engagement within the Asian-Pacific region in the new financial year. According to a press release by the government, the territory continues to have successful engagement with Asia’s financial markets and regional […]
RVIPF: Erick Rabsatt wanted in connection with murder
The following is a media relase from the Royal virgin islands Police Force (RVIPF). Police have issued an arrest warrant for Erick Rabsatt, 21, of Pasea Estate, Tortola who is suspected in the shooting death of Jaimez Stoutt, 31 on […]
Court hearings move online, prison visits suspended amid COVID surge
The Magistrate’s Court will be moving hearings online for the next two weeks as the number of COVID-19 cases in the territory continues to rise. In the statement issued last Friday, the court said, “as we live and work with […]
Over 100 healthcare diagnosed with COVID amid rising case surge
More than 100 healthcare workers recently tested positive for COVID-19, adding further strain to the territory’s efforts to battle a rising surge in cases. The news was made public by Health Minister Carvin Malone who also announced last Friday that […]
RVIPF creates special team to review old murder cases
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has dedicated a special team that will be committed to reviewing unsolved murder cases in the territory. According to the Commissioner of Police, Mark Collins, the Historical Case Review Team will look at […]
