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As the territory continues the fight against the Covid-19 virus, a significant number of recoveries have been made. From a total of 1604 active cases last Friday, that number is now down to 584. However, the death toll continues to rise. This was announced by the health minister Carvin Malone during the VIP’s Let’s Talk […]
The BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association (BVICCHA) says two recent online surveys it conducted showed that 63% of members’ support vaccination; nearly 50% said they support requiring employee vaccination; over 90% of member respondents favour the use of rapid testing; and almost 20% indicated that vaccines should be required for hospitality/tourism and essential services […]
While a new batch of Astrazeneca has arrived in the territory, persons who have tested positive for Covid 19 have advised to wait 28 days before getting vaccinated. Today, the Ministry of Health received an additional 3,040 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine from the United Kingdom. Health Minister Carvin Malone said he was extremely pleased […]
As the territory continues the fight against the Covid-19 virus, a significant number of recoveries have been made. From a total of 1604 active cases last Friday, that number is now down to 584. However, the death toll continues to rise. This was announced by the health minister Carvin Malone during the VIP’s Let’s Talk […]
Rapid antigen testing is now officially part of the Territory’s COVID 19 screening process. This alternative coronavirus testing option was rolled out on Friday 23 July at the Road Town Ferry terminal. Health Minister Carvin Malone was onsite to witness the rollout; and announced that he is happy that the Territory is finally able to […]
Premier Andrew Fahie sought on Monday evening to bring some clarity and to justify why his government at this time when the BVI is experiencing the covid 19 pandemic and people are dying to employ 9 political advisors. In a late night address that lasted more than 40 minutes, the Premier says this issue of […]
Leader of the opposition Marlon Penn says the ill-conceived decision by Premier Andrew Fahie and his government to hire Ministerial Political Advisors to the tune of more than one million dollars annually in consultancy fees is wrong and outrageous and must not be accepted. The opposition leader says the people of the BVI are in […]
Clinical Psychologist June Samuel continues to advocate for persons to adopt healthier lifestyles, especially at this time of Covid. During the Umoja programe with Cromwell Smith recently, Dr. Samuel said that a step survey in 2009 said that 47 percent of persons in the territory had some form of chronic disease. Dr. Samuel said that […]
Former Chief Conservation and Fisheries Officer Bertrand (Wasasha X) Lettsome has died. Lettsome died on Monday after ailing for some time. He was the son of the late TB Lettsome of whom the Airport is named after. Lettsome has been hailed as a leader who brought vision, growth & direction to the Conservation & Fisheries […]
Today’s FUZE Play of the Day entry comes from Buju Banton.