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Government legislator Carvin Malone was present at Thursday's event.

Malone warns against ‘fake news’ following Monday’s panic shopping

Following the local circulation of WhatsApp messages that led to episodes of panic shopping on Monday, Health Minister Carvin Malone is warning residents against the dangers of ‘fake news’. The messages that were circulated warned persons of a impending territory-wide […]

by / on August 25, 2020 at 2:52 PM /
Minister of Health & Social Development Carvin Malone.

BVI now classified as having ‘clusters’ of COVID cases! Territory to enter partial lockdown

The British Virgin Islands is entering a partial lockdown after being confirmed to now have ‘clusters’ of COVID-19 cases in sections of the territory. A COVID-19 cluster is said to occur when there is a concentration of infections in the […]

by / on August 25, 2020 at 7:26 AM /
A section of the main island of Tortola. (Photo by Davion Smith/BVI News)

COVID screening exercises to be conducted in select communities across BVI this week

Health Minister Carvin Malone has announced that plans are underway to conduct COVID-19 testing in select communities across the territory. This comes as the territory records five new cases of the virus and is now being classified as having clusters […]

by / on August 25, 2020 at 7:20 AM /
Dr Wheatley

Official date for new school year delayed due to rise in COVID cases

The recent increase in COVID-19 cases in the British Virgin Islands has delayed the official announcement of the date decided for the new academic school year in the territory. This according to Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Dr Natalio […]

by / on August 25, 2020 at 7:17 AM /
Hours of delay for govt’s COVID update leads to online backlash

Hours of delay for govt’s COVID update leads to online backlash

Members of the public including those in places as far as the United Kingdom have expressed discontent towards government after waiting nearly three hours passed the promised time to hear last night’s COVID-19 update from Health Minister Carvin Malone. The […]

by / on August 25, 2020 at 6:30 AM /
The parking lot of RiteWay Food

Shoppers flock supermarkets amid rumours of another BVI lockdown

Amid rumours of another impending lockdown in the British Virgin Islands, residents are now flocking local supermarkets. The evidence of this could be seen in the parking lot of RiteWay Food Market in Pasea on Monday, August 24. The supermarket […]

by / on August 24, 2020 at 4:36 PM /
Health officials in isolation awaiting COVID-19 tests after  being exposed to cop suspected of having virus

Health officials in isolation awaiting COVID-19 tests after being exposed to cop suspected of having virus

A few public health officials are said to be in quarantine and are awaiting their turn to get tested for COVID-19 after being exposed to someone suspected of having the virus. BVI News understands that the officials came in close […]

by / on August 24, 2020 at 1:45 PM /
Her Majesty's Customs is one of the local law enforcement agencies providing enhanced border patrols as the territory closes its ports of entry because of the coronavirus pandemic.

BVI, USVI strengthens links to enhance border security amid increase in smuggling

The British Virgin Islands is moving to strengthen links with the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) in a bid to combat the active smuggling trade between the two territories. News of this follows Premier Andrew Fahie’s meeting with border control […]

by / on August 24, 2020 at 8:27 AM /
Malone still leaping towards Olympic dreams despite mental impact from COVID-19

Malone still leaping towards Olympic dreams despite mental impact from COVID-19

Despite the mental challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, Pan American Games gold medalist Chantel Malone remains on track with her goal of winning gold in the long jump event at the Olympic Games which has been rescheduled to 2021. […]

by / on August 24, 2020 at 7:57 AM /
Provided photo of the newly-renovated section of the Virgin Gorda-based airport.

Rehabilitation works to be conducted at Virgin Gorda airport

The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) will soon be conducting rehabilitation works at the Taddy Bay International Airport on Virgin Gorda. A pre-tender notice from the Authority said bidding for rehabilitation works will be open in the next three to four […]

by / on August 24, 2020 at 7:06 AM /