Governor Augustus Jaspert has said Public Health England is actively liaising with the British Virgin Islands to provide medical equipment to help the territory’s fight against the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Governor Jaspert said the territory’s Chief Medical Officer Dr […]
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CIBC offers special financial assistance to clients affected by COVID-19
CIBC FirstCaribbean is committed to working with our clients, in our Retail, Business Banking, Wealth Management and Corporate Banking Segments to offer special assistance on a case by case basis for those adversely impacted by the COVID -19 pandemic. This […]
COVID-19 and your national parks
The health and safety of all National Park visitors, volunteers, partners and staff is of utmost importance to us. The National Parks Trust of The Virgin Islands is working closely with the local health and government authorities to monitor the […]
Cops forbidden from taking vacation leave outside the BVI
Amid the coronavirus pandemic that is affecting the globe, members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) have been forbidden from taking vacation leave outside of the British Virgin Islands. Deputy Police Commissioner Alwin James gave that indication while […]
RTW rewarding employees with bonuses for COVID-19 response
Amid the disruption being caused by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, RoadTown Wholesale (RTW) is rewarding its employees with salary bonuses. Managing director Guy Strickland of the local food chain said RTW is offering bonuses to its workers because of the […]
Over $12M released to Health Ministry for COVID-19 fight
Government has spent more than $12 million towards supplying the British Virgin Islands with the necessary equipment to fully prepare against the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Speaking on national radio recently, Premier Andrew Fahie said the monies were taken from […]
Residents urged to conserve water
With Climate Change contributing to the frequency of natural disasters and droughts experienced in the Caribbean region, Director of the Water & Sewerage Department, Perline Scatliffe-Leonard is urging residents to be more conservative with water usage. Director Scatliffe-Leonard made the […]
Jury trials being temporarily halted
Jury trials at the High Court will be temporarily halted in an effort to protect residents from the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Governor Augustus Jaspert made that announcement during a live social media interview with the Government Information Service on […]
Local businesses placed under curfew
Government has imposed a curfew on all businesses operating in the British Virgin Islands. The curfew is aimed at preventing the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the territory. Deputy Premier and Minister for Health Carvin Malone said […]
Decision to close local ports was tough but necessary | Even Premier’s daughters affected
While noting that he, too, is personally affected, Premier Andrew Fahie has said government’s recent decision to close all local ports of entry was difficult to make but necessary to protect the people of the British Virgin Islands. The ports […]
