Two more COVID-19 cases have been detected in the British Virgin Islands, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 66. The Ministry of Health made the announcement in a statement released minutes before midnight on Friday, September 11. He […]
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19 Years after 9/11, COVID-19 poses similar threat to travel industry
Today marks 19 years since passenger jets hijacked by terrorists slammed into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon in New York City, and crashed into a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, USA. The event, now known as the 9/11 Attacks […]
Over a thousand applications approved for $6.5M small business grants
With more than 1,100 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) approved for government’s Small Business Sector Grant Relief Programme, business owners are expected to receive their cheques starting Monday, September 14. This is according to Junior Minister for Trade & […]
Where’s the Cannabis Licensing Act?
The BVI will have to wait a while longer before the medical marijuana industry becomes a reality, as Governor Augustus Jaspert is still considering the Cannabis Licensing Act which was recently passed in the House Of Assembly. The Cannabis Licensing […]
Tourism is BVI’s ‘bread and butter’, let’s reopen October — Sam Henry
Local tour operator Julio ‘Sam’ Henry said the BVI has the ability to safely reopen its borders to a limited number of tourists as early as October. Earlier this week, Premier Andrew Fahie suggested that limited reopening of the borders […]
Public Works finally commence road repairs in East but met by noncompliant motorists
By Kamal Haynes, BVI News Staff After residents were made to endure deplorable road conditions within the Lambert community for an extensive period, members of the Public Works Department (PWD) were spotted on Thursday conducting patchworks on the roadways. Those […]
Challenges for ministry finding balanced learning system for preschoolers during COVID crisis
Chief Education Officer Connie George has said the Ministry of Education is experiencing challenges in finding a well-balanced system of learning for preschoolers ahead of the new school year. George gave that indication while responding to questions about the reopening […]
Over 40 gov’t workers reassigned to Social Distancing Task Force
As the British Virgin Islands work on combatting COVID-19, more than 40 public servants have been re-assigned as Social Distancing officers and Acting Environmental Health officers for the next year. Deputy Governor David Archer, Jr issued the letters of appointment […]
Child contracts COVID-19 as BVI records 64th positive case
A child is the latest person to test positive for COVID-19 in the BVI. Health Minister Carvin Malone confirmed the case in a live broadcast to the territory Thursday night, September 10. The child’s age wasn’t revealed but Minister Malone […]
BVI joins region in COVID-19 talks
The British Virgin Islands joined the rest of the region on Thursday to discuss how to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic now and in the future. A media release from the Office of the Premier on Thursday, September 10 said […]
