Ahead of a report from the Commission of Inquiry (COI) on its findings, Premier Andrew Fahie has refuted the notion that any member of his government committed any improprieties in the distribution of COVID-19 assistance grants. “We are not going […]
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Schools going online for new term as COVID-19 spike continues
The reopening of all public schools for the new academic term has been diverted to online platforms with the continued rapid rise in positive COVID-19 cases in the territory. In a very brief statement issued by the Ministry of Education […]
CDC ranks BVI as having low level of COVID-19 amid spike
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has ranked the Virgin Islands as a low-risk COVID-19 destination in its latest travel advisory update. The four-tier risk assessment system advises American citizens on the level of precaution they need to […]
Premier calls for togetherness to achieve BVI’s 2022 goals
While delivering his New Year’s Day address, Premier Andrew Fahie called for residents of the Virgin Islands to band together to achieve transformation and development in key sectors in the territory. “As a people with immense potential and blessed with […]
PAW BVI founder gets British Empire Medal from the Queen
PAW (Promoting Animal Welfare) BVI founder, Natasha Ruscheinski, is the territory’s newest recipient of the British Empire Medal (BEM). Ruscheinski made the Queen’s 2022 New Year’s Honours List for her contributions to animal welfare. According to a New Year’s statement […]
BVI welcomes New Year’s Day baby
Two parents received what could be described as the perfect New’s Day gift on Saturday, January 1 as they welcomed their son as the territory’s first baby for 2022. Baby James Zolfi was born at the Dr D Orlando Smith […]
Large events like Old Year’s Night Party will be closely monitored
With Foxy’s Old Year’s Night Party expected to commence later today, Acting Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Ronald Georges is urging everyone attending to follow the safety protocols established by the Ministry of Health. The acting CMO said the ministry […]
Cruise with COVID guests cancels call to USVI hours after leaving BVI
The Disney Fantasy cruise ship that visited the BVI on Wednesday turned back from St Thomas in the neighbouring US Virgin Islands on Thursday due to COVID-19 cases onboard the vessel. A statement issued by the cruise line yesterday said: […]
TRC updating licensing terms as telecoms providers seek renewal
As the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) reviews applications from local telecoms providers seeking to renew their license to operate in the BVI, the Commission has announced that it will make several amendments to the terms and conditions of its licensing […]
Over 80 new positive COVID cases reported overnight!
More than 80 new active cases have been reported overnight as the BVI’s COVID-19 positivity rate continues to spiral out of control. A COVID-19 bulletin issued on Wednesday showed that there were 275 active positive cases, but a new bulletin […]
