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Dr Wheatley

Schools to operate using ‘phased approach’ | Limited face-to-face classes may happen later on

Schools across the territory will operate in ‘phases’, with no face-to-face interactions at physical educational facilities in the first instance, Education Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley has said. Dr Wheatley said the final term for this academic year would commence “by […]

by / on April 16, 2020 at 4:28 PM /
US releases BVI’s shipment of COVID-19 protective gear

US releases BVI’s shipment of COVID-19 protective gear

The United States has released the BVI’s shipment of COVID-19 medical supplies that it had seized recently. The Office of the Governor, who was tasked to spearhead the mission to recover the shipment, made that announcement on its official Facebook […]

by / on April 16, 2020 at 12:44 PM /
Health Minister Carvin Malone. (BVI News photo)

Gov’t issues appeal! Wants to lease hotels as isolation facilities for returning residents

Health Minister Carvin Malone has issued a call for local hoteliers to consider leasing their properties to government who is hoping to create state quarantine facilities for returning residents. Malone said the facilities would be used to isolate travellers for […]

by / on April 16, 2020 at 8:39 AM /
Financial Secretary Glenroy Forbes.

Gov’t wants UK to relax Financial Management policy so BVI can adequately fund COVID-19 relief

Government will be initiating talks with the United Kingdom for them to review, amend and/or relax some for the conditions outlined in the Protocols for Effective Financial Management agreement signed between the BVI and the UK back in 2012. Making […]

by / on April 16, 2020 at 8:18 AM /
Premier Andrew Fahie

I will reinstate a 24-hr lockdown if safety protocols are not followed, Premier warns

Premier Andrew Fahie has made it abundantly clear that his government will reinstate a lockdown of the BVI if residents don’t adhere to the imposed COVID-19 precautionary measures during the soon-to-be-implemented ‘soft curfew’ period. He issued the warning while underscoring […]

by / on April 16, 2020 at 7:38 AM /
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All schools to remain closed in the BVI

All schools in the British Virgin Islands will remain closed to students during the first phase of government’s internal reopening of the territory which runs until June 2. Premier Andrew Fahie made the announcement during a COVID-19 national address recently. […]

by / on April 16, 2020 at 7:14 AM /
COVID-19 patient app to be launched | Screening area being created at hospital

COVID-19 patient app to be launched | Screening area being created at hospital

Government will be launching a mobile application for persons diagnosed with the highly contagious coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Health Minister Carvin Malone said configuration of the application is largely complete and testing begins this week. “Arrangements are being finalised to launch […]

by / on April 15, 2020 at 3:19 PM /
No entry for locals until June 2! Access only allowed via Beef Island airport

No entry for locals until June 2! Access only allowed via Beef Island airport

Citizens and residents currently outside the territory will not be able to enter until June and will only be allowed access through one port of entry — the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island.  Governor Augustus Jaspert made […]

by / on April 15, 2020 at 2:25 PM /
Home delivery system in place! ‘District restrictions’ coming after lockdown lifts

Home delivery system in place! ‘District restrictions’ coming after lockdown lifts

Commencing today, April 15, residents of the British Virgin Islands can have essential food items delivered to their homes from approved food suppliers. This accommodation is being done ahead of next week’s relaxed curfew, which will see the reopening of […]

by / on April 15, 2020 at 1:49 PM /
Chief Medical Officer and Incident Commander of the territory's coronavirus response team, Dr Irad Potter. (Photo Credit: PAHO)

BVI now nearing a 100% recovery rate for COVID | Two official negative retests, one unofficial

The British Virgin Islands will soon be considered coronavirus-free once no new cases are recorded in the territory. This is because two of the three original confirmed cases have officially returned negative results from the Caribbean Public Health Association (CARPHA) […]

by / on April 15, 2020 at 7:46 AM /