By Esther Durand, BVI News Staff As the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis continues to take its toll on the global economy, at least two beauty shops in the British Virgin Islands are feeling the fallout. Speaking to BVI News on Monday, […]
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Number of persons terminated from jobs quadruples since May
The number of persons who were terminated from their jobs has quadrupled in the last three months. Back in early May, Labour Minister Vincent Wheatley said in national broadcast that 72 persons throughout the territory were terminated since the advent […]
Many businesses not following COVID protocols, fresh concerns raised about noisy bikers
Health Minister Carvin Malone has raised concerns that ‘many’ local businesses are opting to disregard the government’s health policies that help prevent any potential spread of COVID-19 in the BVI. Malone gave that indication in a late-night address on Monday, […]
A second lockdown could cripple the BVI’s economy — Premier
Premier Andrew Fahie has said he believes the British Virgin Islands economy would be crippled if the territory undergoes a second COVID-19 lockdown. In a recent public address, Premier Fahie warned residents of the dangers associated with a second lockdown, […]
Two more test positive positive for COVID-19! Total recorded cases now at 11
Two more persons in the British Virgin Islands have tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19. This brings the total overall number of persons who have tested positive in the BVI to 11. Two are active, eight have fully […]
Patient #9 recovers! 600 complete quarantine since borders reopened
Nearly 600 persons have completed the BVI’s mandatory 14-day quarantine period, including the territory’s ninth COVID-19 patient who has now fully recovered. Health Minister Carvin Malone gave that indication recently. He said 994 re-entry registrations have been received to date […]
15yo Virgin Gorda resident wins 4th annual Gen Y Factor competition
For the first time in the history of the competition, a person from Virgin Gorda has won the Gen Y Factor trophy and title. Fifteen-year-old Toriah Pryce — a tenth-grader from Bregado Flax Educational Centre — walked away with the […]
Cost for gov’t quarantine free for all returnees up till September 30
This story has been updated All persons allowed to enter the British Virgin Islands under Phase II of the government’s Restricted Border Re-opening Plan will have the option to quarantine in a government-designated facility free of charge until the end […]
Point system being used to determine how much $$ each business gets from gov’t grants
A point system will be used to determine the amount of money issued to small and medium-sized businesses that are successful in their application for government’s COVID-19 stimulus grant. According to Director of Trade, Karia Christopher, each application form will […]
BVIHSA’s lab infrastructure being upgraded to meet COVID demands
Minister for Health Carvin Malone has announced plans to upgrade the BVI Health Services Authority’s laboratory infrastructure to meet the demands of the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of the upgrades, new equipment will be procured “to effectively deliver clinical and […]
