Below is the message from Culture Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley about Virgins Islands Day, which is being recognised today, Monday, July 5, 2021. Good day and God’s blessings to the people of the Virgin Islands. On Monday, July 5th 2020, we […]
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Final call! Today the last available day to get first dose of vaccine
With just today, Saturday, July 3 remaining for unvaccinated persons to take their first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine, Minister Carvin Health Malone has made a last-ditch call for persons to take the jab before the day ends. The Health […]
One more person dies from COVID in BVI! Active cases climb to 150
The BVI has recorded one new death as a result of the COVID-19 virus. Health Minister Carvin Malone made the announcement moments ago on ZBVI radio. This brings the total number of COVID-related deaths recorded in the BVI to two […]
Complaints Commissioner raises impartiality concerns about COI
Complaints Commissioner, Erica Smith-Penn levelled a startling claim of impropriety against Sir Gary Hickinbottom during yesterday’s hearing of the Commission of Inquiry (COI). During the hearing, Smith-Penn told Sir Gary, the sole Commissioner of the Inquiry, she was concerned about […]
BVIHSA reduces visitation, testing all patients/staff amid COVID climb
In light of the significantly rising cases of COVID-19 in the territory, the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has heightened its safety protocols to reduce the risk of an internal outbreak. The BVIHSA said it is taking a two-pronged approach […]
Elsa develops into a hurricane!
Tropical Storm Elsa has upgraded to a hurricane. At 11 am on Friday, July 2, Elsa was located about 20 miles west-southwest of Barbados. It was seen to be moving west-northwest at 29 miles per hour and had maximum sustained […]
COI tarnishing my reputation — Skelton Cline
Government consultant, Claude Skelton Cline has accused the ongoing Commission of Inquiry (COI) of tarnishing his character by mentioning his name in a bad light during its hearings. In a broadcast of his Honestly Speaking radio show on Thursday, Skelton […]
Preschool closes as cases detected among paediatric population
The Ministry of Health has ordered Simmonds Preschool closed following the detection of suspected and confirmed COVID-19 cases in the educational facility’s paediatric population. The school will be closed 14 days. “A full assessment was conducted on the 29th of […]
Multiplying fast! BVI’s active COVID cases rocket to 91!
The number of active COVID-19 cases in the BVI has nearly doubled within the last 24 hours. Just yesterday, June 30, the Ministry of Health reported that the territory had 49 active cases — up from the 13 recorded days […]
Festive mood as BVI receives first cruise ship in over a year
The atmosphere inside the Cyril B Romney Tortola Pier Park was festive this morning as the British Virgin Islands received Celebrity Millennium — the first cruise ship to visit the territory with passengers in more than a year. As passengers […]
