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Minister of Health & Social Development Carvin Malone.

Gov’t will seek COVID-19 medical supplies from non-US sources in the future

Following the recent seizure and subsequent release of its shipment by US Customs authorities, the Government of the Virgin Islands will not be importing future COVID-19 medical supplies from the United States.   Minister of Health Carvin Malone told BVI News […]

by / on April 27, 2020 at 6:45 AM /
Premier Andrew Fahie

‘This is hard but your turn will come soon enough’, Premier tells grounded businesses

As the British Virgin Islands enters its first phase of internal reopening following weeks of a daily 24-hour lockdown, Premier Andrew Fahie is urging business owners who have not yet received approval to operate to be patient and understanding. In […]

by / on April 27, 2020 at 6:30 AM /
Our Public Officers continue to work together to provide residents with essential items during the curfew. (GIS photo)

Violators of free food initiative to be dealt with after investigations

Government along with the Family Support Network (FSN) and the BVI Red Cross are conducting investigations to identify persons who have abused the initiative to deliver free essential grocery items to residents. Minister of Social Development Carvin Malone gave that […]

by / on April 27, 2020 at 6:25 AM /
One of the first passengers to use the new In-Transit Lounge at the TB Lettsome Airport on Beef Island.

BVIAA seeks company to manage new VIP airport lounge

The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) is seeking a management company to run the newly-launched VIP Lounge at the TB Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island. The BVIAA said via a tender notice that the successful company chosen to run the […]

by / on April 27, 2020 at 6:04 AM /
COMMENTARY: Seven years of famine

COMMENTARY: Seven years of famine

By Dickson Igwe, Contributor Coronavirus will precipitate a long economic depression. Be prepared for a very different and much more difficult world. The coronavirus pandemic is a revolver to the temple of the global economy with three bullets in the […]

by / on April 26, 2020 at 6:48 AM /
Police Station

Kittitian woman found dead in Purcell Estate | Police launch probe

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) said investigations are underway into the circumstances surrounding the death of a St Kitts & Nevis national on Tortola. Acting Police Information Officer Akia Thomas said the RVIPF received the report of an […]

by / on April 25, 2020 at 11:15 AM /
Charter boat chefs Hannah Angel and Kurton are about to walk a  full while aboard catamarans.

Charter boat chefs walking a marathon aboard their vessels to raise funds for FSN

By Esther Durand, BVI News Staff The Family Support Network (FSN) is expected to benefit from a fundraising marathon aboard two chartered catamarans in the neighbouring St Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Event organiser Hannah Angel — a chef aboard Ohana of the […]

by / on April 25, 2020 at 9:03 AM /
Premier Andrew Fahie

Internal reopening of territory starts Monday | Curfew will be relaxed for 7 hours daily

Starting Monday, April 27, government will move forward with the phased internal reopening of the territory. Businesses will be allowed to operate within a daily seven-hour window for the next 14 days and residents will be permitted out to access […]

by / on April 24, 2020 at 8:19 PM /
Positive coronavirus test sample

Another COVID-19 case confirmed in the BVI! Total now at six

Another new case of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has been confirmed in the British Virgin Islands. This brings the total number of cases that have been confirmed in the territory to six; with three recoveries, one death, and two active […]

by / on April 24, 2020 at 7:09 PM /
Six banks in BVI answer Premier’s call to offer moratoriums to clients affected by COVID-19

Six banks in BVI answer Premier’s call to offer moratoriums to clients affected by COVID-19

At least six banks across the British Virgin Islands have agreed to offer their clients moratoriums for up to six months to assist in easing their financial worries during the COVID-19 crisis. These agreements came days after Premier Andrew Fahie […]

by / on April 24, 2020 at 3:37 PM /