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The BVI is now in a situation of advanced community spread. That grim picture was painted by the acting Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ronald Georges. During a live update Sunday evening, Dr. Georges said as of the 10th of July 2021, a total of 5692 tests were done over the period 3rd July to 9th […]
The online work permit system that will enhance the way that work permits are processed will be launched virtually at 2:00 p.m today. Employers, employees and all respective public servants that are normally involved in the work permit processing system will now have a platform that will streamline the process as well as reduce in […]
The territory recorded a third Covid-19 related death on Friday, July 9th. The second death was recorded on Thursday July 8th and was that of a 32-year-old male. The Ministry of Health and Social Development confirmed that the third deceased is a 72-year-old male with underlying medical conditions. At the time of his death the […]
With the rise of COVID-19 cases in the BVI, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force said it will be doing its part to aid in the Territory’s return to a place of relative safety in the next coming weeks. The RVIPF said in a press release that officers will be ensuring that persons are not […]
Bishop John Cline has taken a swipe at some businesses whom he says are pressuring employees to get vaccinated or risk losing their jobs. Some businesses have written to employees encouraging them to get vaccinated at a certain time. One particular business sited safety concerns and told workers who fail to be vaccinated by Saturday […]
One of the persons who was hospitalized with Covid-19 died today. Reports say the person who died had an underlying condition. The death comes as active Covid-19 cases further increased to 821. Based on the epidemiological survey, there are 782 cases on Tortola, 15 on vessels, 15 on Virgin Gorda, 2 on Anegada and 7 […]
It is some persons’ view that fully vaccinated persons are the ones spreading the Covid-19 virus in the territory.That question was put to Health Minister Carvin Malone during theVIP’s Let’s Talk Programme Tuesday evening.
Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronald Georges says the unprecedented rise in Covid 19 infections in the territory is uncharacteristic of previous outbreaks here. The territory recorded 80 more covid 19 positive cases on Tuesday bringing the total to 558.Dr Georges in a statement says concern needs to be given to identifying the variants of […]
There are reports that a man who was detained by the Immigration Department has escaped custody and has not been found to date.vThe incident occurred last week. Police are said to be investigating the incident. Reports say the detainee was held in the McNamara area and he was assisted by an unknown person to escape.
Tenants at the Cyril B Romney Tortola Pier Park are said to be preparing to make representation to the government to address their concerns about the resumption of normal rent. Chief Executive Officer at CBRTPP Vance Lewis said he wants to ensure that in the interest of fairness, he gets the Pier Park side of […]