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House of Assembly to meet remotely due to COVID-19 threat

House of Assembly to meet remotely due to COVID-19 threat

In light of the ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the House of Assembly will now be meeting remotely, as necessary. The motion to have remote meetings was moved during a special sitting of the House last Friday, March 27. […]

by / on March 31, 2020 at 1:13 PM /
Not the exact protective equipment mentioned in the story

Bank of Asia donates over 10K medical items to fight COVID-19

The Bank of Asia has donated more than 10,000 medical supplies to the government of the Virgin Islands to aid their fight against the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. A media release from the Ministry of Health said the items […]

by / on March 31, 2020 at 7:53 AM /
Premier Andrew Fahie

Premier to regional leaders: ‘Limitless’ opportunities exist for trade at this time

Premier and Minister for Finance Andrew Fahie told Caribbean leaders on Monday that the opportunities for regional trade are limitless at this time. The Premier said the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), which has impacted trade on a global scale, could […]

by / on March 31, 2020 at 7:25 AM /
UK awaiting OTs plan to reduce economic impact of virus before offering help

UK awaiting OTs plan to reduce economic impact of virus before offering help

Governor Augustus Jaspert said the United Kingdom will be assisting its Overseas Territories (OTs) based on their plans to reduce the economic impact brought on by the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). The Governor said the United Kingdom is currently holding […]

by / on March 31, 2020 at 6:35 AM /
Domestic violence more probable during curfew, Gender Affairs Office calls for peace

Domestic violence more probable during curfew, Gender Affairs Office calls for peace

As the territory continues its six days of lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Office of Gender Affairs is calling for peace within households where acts of domestic violence are highly probable. Gender Affairs Coordinator Tara Sue Morgan made […]

by / on March 31, 2020 at 6:09 AM /
Main Street grocery store burglarised during curfew

Main Street grocery store burglarised during curfew

Sunshine Grocery Store located on Main Street on Tortola has been burglarized. Police said the store was burglarized around 10:20 am on Monday, March 30 during the ongoing territorial curfew. “Inquiries indicate that the grocery store was secured at the […]

by / on March 30, 2020 at 6:53 PM /
Minister of Health & Social Development Carvin Malone.

UPDATE: BVI confirms third imported coronavirus case | Patient has ‘mild symptoms’

The British Virgin has confirmed its third imported case of the Coronavirus Disease. Making the announcement on Monday, March 30, Minister of Health Carvin Malone said the patient is a 26-year-old male who recently returned to the BVI from an […]

by / on March 30, 2020 at 1:36 PM /
Governor Jaspert

At least eight arrested for breaking curfew

Governor Augustus Jaspert said at least eight individuals were arrested at the weekend for breaking the 24-hour curfew that is currently in place for six days. The Governor did not specify whether these individuals will be charged for the breach. […]

by / on March 30, 2020 at 1:27 PM /
CXC ‘modifies’ exam process due to COVID-19 | Exam dates pushed

CXC ‘modifies’ exam process due to COVID-19 | Exam dates pushed

In an effort to minimize disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) it is pushing back its summer exams and has made a policy decision to test its cohort of students differently this academic year. In […]

by / on March 30, 2020 at 10:47 AM /
Jamaica's Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton (right) welcomes a team of Cuban health professionals to the country recently. (Contributed photo)

Cuban doctors invited to help BVI in COVID-19 fight — Premier

The British Virgin Islands might soon benefit from the expertise of more than two dozen Cuban doctors to assist in the territory’s fight against the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). Premier Andrew Fahie said the territory, through the Ministry of Health […]

by / on March 30, 2020 at 9:37 AM /