The British Virgin Islands has recorded yet another confirmed case of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19); bringing the total number of cases the territory has seen to five. This latest confirmed case was tested among 21 other new samples that were […]
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Online shopping dilemma! Days before some residents receive deliveries
It could be days before the average BVI resident receives their pre-ordered groceries from supermarkets approved to offer online shopping and delivery services during the territory’s extended lockdown period. Two of the BVI’s largest supermarkets — OneMart Superstore and RiteWay […]
Extended curfew will run for 7 days! Residents can only access basic supplies via home deliveries
Government has decided that the extension of the 24-hour lockdown will last for seven consecutive days. Just before midnight on Saturday, Premier Andrew Fahie announced during a live public broadcast that the extended curfew will run from 6 am on […]
Police will investigate any criminally false info about dead COVID patient — Governor
Governor Augustus Jaspert is warning that the police may launch a probe into persons responsible for disseminating false or offensive information about COVID-19 patients locally. The governor — who has responsibility for the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) — […]
Nearly 2 dozen additional samples being tested! Some persons living in dead woman’s building flee
While noting that the patient, whose death is suspected to be coronavirus-related “came into contact from an overseas source”, Health Minister Carvin Malone said nearly two dozens persons of interest have been identified. He said these persons are those who […]
7% tax on all $$ leaving the BVI via money transfers
The government of the British Virgin Islands is introducing a seven-percent tax on all monies leaving the territory through money transfer agencies. This will be made possible through a bill entitled the Financing & Money Services (Amendment) Act 2020, which […]
Gov’t extending territory-wide lockdown because of COVID-19 patient’s death
Following the confirmed death of the female patient who tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) locally, government has suspended the phased internal reopening of the territory. Premier Andrew Fahie made that announcement during a national broadcast on Saturday afternoon, […]
Three arrested in connection to last month’s robbery and burglary
Police have arrested a total of three persons in connection to a robbery and an unrelated burglary that happened on Tortola last month. A media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) on Saturday said two men were […]
UPDATE: Authorities discussing BVI’s way forward following territory’s first COVID-19 death
While confirming the death of the territory’s latest coronavirus patient, the Health Emergency Operations Centre (HEOC) and other national governing bodies have convened emergency meetings. The HEOC made that announcement just before midday on Saturday, April 18. It said Cabinet, […]
COMMENTARY: The age of corona
By Dickson Igwe Contributor The coronavirus pandemic will usher in a post-globalization world order. Greater regional integration, and a whole new travel protocol, that adds a robust layer of medical scrutiny means limited travel options, for at least a decade. […]
