Yet another lawmaker has accused Premier Andrew Fahie of not keeping stakeholders informed on important economic matters that affect the BVI. Earlier this week, Opposition Leader and Eighth District Representative, Marlon Penn said the government’s failure to reveal a plan […]
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37% of BVI’s COVID cases showed no symptoms
National Epidemiologist, Harmony Brewley-Massiah said some 37 percent of the people who tested positive for COVID-19 in BVI were asymptomatic (showed no symptoms at all). This means of the 71 one cases that were detected, roughly 26 showed no symptoms. […]
Raw sewerage continues to flow through Road Reef!
At least one business owner has expressed his discontent with a prolonged sewerage issue in the Road Reef area of Tortola. In a series of emails between himself and officials and heads of department from the Ministry of Works & […]
Locals may soon have to pay to use National Parks Trust facilities
Locals may soon be required to pay a fee when utilising any National Parks Trust venue. Furthermore, the existing fees for tourists may see an increase. This is according to the Director of the National Parks Trust, Dr Cassander Titley-O’Neal […]
Maintain the protocols! 3% of COVID cases came from restaurants
Noting that a percentage of the territory’s COVID-19 cases stem from the foodservice industry, National Epidemiologist, Harmony Brewley is urging all restaurant owners and their staff to operate in full compliance with local COVID-19 protocols. Brewley made the appeal during […]
BVI, small islands told to harness the sea for economic growth
The BVI and other small islands that are part of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) are being urged to consider themselves as ‘large-ocean states’ because the waters that line their borders have great economic potential. This challenge came […]
Retired nurses should be allowed to practise if they wish
At least one lawmaker is calling on the government to make it legal for retired nurses to continue working if they wish to earn additional income. While debating the 2020 Nurses & Midwives Bill in the House of Assembly on […]
Sixty-seven recoveries and 3 active COVID cases
This story has been updated The Health Ministry has announced that sixty-seven persons have recovered from COVID-19, reducing the number of active cases in the territory to three. The Health Ministry reported the most recent COVID-19 statistics on September 29. […]
China company could have COVID-19 vaccine by early next year
A Chinese pharmaceutical company said it is currently developing a coronavirus vaccine that could be ready for worldwide distribution by early 2021. The company developing the vaccine, SinoVac, said it is to undergo its third and final round of testing […]
Concerns raised ahead of December 1 tourism reopening date
Though stating he is pleased a reopening date has finally been announced for tourism, Opposition Leader Marlon Penn has said government’s failure to reveal a plan to accompany that date raises multiple concerns. The territory will reopen for tourism on […]
