While the British Virgin Islands has backslidden with a few active COVID-19 cases, government is continuing with a short and partial daily curfew in the territory. According to the latest curfew order published in government’s official newsletter — the Gazette […]
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First 10 receive COVID vaccine in BVI today
Ten persons including members of the British Virgin Islands government and the Opposition were first in line to receive the first dosage of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine at the Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital this morning. Of the 10, the […]
Recent special needs graduates haven’t integrated well in society
Principal Vansittart Huggins of the Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre (EHRLC) – a school for children with special needs – said she believes students who left the facility since 2017 were not properly integrated in the BVI community due to […]
COMMENTARY: Good governance – a will to change
By Shaina Smith-Archer, Contributor In August 2020, I wrote a commentary discussing the constitution being a tool for good governance and it turned out to be a prelude to current affairs. The launch of a Commission of Inquiry into alleged […]
Sugar Works Museum to be further developed this year
The government has plans to further develop the Lower Estate Sugar Works Museum in the BVI. There are also plans to add a Heritage Sculptural Gardens to the historical site. The museum, a popular tourist attraction, was damaged by in […]
COVID vaccines not mandatory for healthcare workers
Though they are on the frontlines of the battle against COVID-19, it is not mandatory for local healthcare workers to take the COVID-19 vaccines recently donated by the United Kingdom. Starting today February 11, the government will start inoculating the […]
Lots of more than just memory-loss to detect Alzheimer in early stages
With the Alzheimer disease continuing to impact many residents in the BVI, Vice President of the Virgin Islands Alzheimer’s Association, Dr June Samuel is reminding relatives about symptoms to be aware of to ensure their loved ones get early medical […]
UK’s new policy: Up to 10 years in jail for falsifying travel history
Travellers from any part of the world, including the British Virgin Islands, could face up to 10 years in prison if caught falsifying their recent travel history when entering the United Kingdom. This is according to a BBC News report […]
RVIPF: One murder, 2 ‘unexplained deaths’ in first two months of 2021
Although the police have processed three scenes involving deceased persons, the BVI has only recorded one official murder since the start of 2021. The death being treated as a murder at this time is Earl ‘Bob’ Hodge, the victim of […]
Police confirm Bob Hodge as the victim of Tuesday night’s killing
Police have confirmed Earl ‘Bob’ Hodge as the victim of last night’s shooting incident in Hannah’s Estate. The incident happened around 8 pm and no one else was injured, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) said. Police are treating […]
