Stating the territory’s resources may be limited to handle severe illness caused by COVID-19, the Centres for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning against travel to the British Virgin Islands at this time. The CDC’s risk assessment […]
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Non-locals engaged in smuggling will be deported, all offenders will be ‘vigorously sought after’
Since the territory’s spike in COVID-19 cases is linked to persons who have been smuggling themselves in and out of the BVI, non-locals found to be involved are being threatened with deportation. This is according to Premier Andrew Fahie who […]
Local arrested for illegal entry as infected police stations reopen
After closing for deep cleaning and sanitisation recently, the Road Town and East End police stations have now reopened. They had closed after an unspecified number of officers at those locations tested positive for COVID-19, which has been rapidly spreading […]
BVI transitions into ‘Orange Alert’ phase of tackling COVID-19
Government has transitioned into the ‘Manage It’ Orange Alert phase of the territory’s COVID-19 pandemic response. This is according to the Minister for Health Carvin Malone who said the main objective of the orange phase is to minimise active transmission […]
Stigmatisation on Alzheimer’s a major concern — Malone
While the impact of the Alzheimer’s movement is growing in the BVI, stigmatisation, misinformation, denial, and fear continues to be a major concern. This is according to Health Minister Carvin Malone in a statement at the start of World Alzheimer’s […]
Authorities estimate nearly 1,500 undocumented COVID cases in BVI
Approximately four dozen COVID-19 cases have been detected in the BVI to date and local health authorities suspect more than a thousand undocumented positive cases currently exist in the territory. This is according to Minister of Health Carvin Malone who […]
Stricter curfew begins Wednesday | Gov’t cracking down on non-compliance of protocols
Though the British Virgin Islands will not enter a full lockdown, a new curfew order is coming into effect and will restrict the movement of persons from 1:01 pm to 5 am daily. Governor Augustus Jaspert made this announcement during […]
Nyron Erickson facing the possibility of extradition to US
Nyron Erickson, who recently turned himself over to police after months of evading lawful custody is now facing the possibility of extradition to the United States (US). The accused is facing charges of conspiracy to launder monetary instruments from outside […]
‘Do we lockdown every time we have increased COVID cases?’
Former legislator Myron Walwyn is questioning whether the British Virgin Islands will go into a lockdown every time there is an increase of COVID-19 cases locally. Premier Andrew Fahie recently advised residents to prepare for a possible lockdown since the […]
Increased community screening delaying COVID results for persons intending to travel
The recent delay in returning COVID-19 test results for persons intending to travel from the BVI is because of the heightened community screening that is being conducted across the territory. This is according to the Chief Executive Officer of the […]
