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A plea from Premier and Minister of Finance Andrew Fahie for persons to continue to remain vigilant in the face of Covid-19 and called on scooter riders to value their life. Premier Fahie said they cannot leave any stone unturned with COVID-19. He said that is why the social distancing measures must apply, and adherence […]

After announcing last Friday August 14th that the 9th case of Covid-19 had recovered, Health Minister Carvin Malone said Monday night that the territory has recorded two new cases. Minister Malone said that both patients had recently returned to the Territory, quarantined in accordance with the established health protocols and were tested at the end […]

United Kingdom (UK) ships RFA Argus and HMS Medway will be conducting a hurricane response exercise on Norman Island on Sunday 16 and Monday 17, August. The Governor’s Office announced that the exercise will allow the UK Task Group to practice their response to any damage that a hurricane could cause, which includes delivering humanitarian […]

Micro, small and medium, MSME sized businesses, not in good standing are being told not to shy away from applying for the economic stimulus. Junior Minister for Trade and Economic Development Shereen Flax Charles said recently, that those businesses will still be considered for assistance. Flax Charles said they are aware that many businesses are […]

Owners of Micro, Small and Medium businesses are being urged to apply for the Economic Stimulus Grant programme offered through Government by August 21. Junior Minister for Trade and Economic Development, Shereen Flax- Charles is encouraging Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic to apply for the Small Business Sector […]

The team of medical professionals from the Republic of Cuba have commenced their mission having tested negative for COVID-19. The medical team of professionals who arrived in the Territory on Saturday, July 25 to assist with providing medical services was quarantined for 14 days as is the protocol for persons entering the Virgin Islands. Premier […]

An earthquake measuring 4.03 was felt in the Virgin Islands on Sunday, July 26th. The Department of Disaster Management made a statement that about 6:39AM, the Puerto Rico Seismic Network, recorded an earthquake measuring a magnitude of 4.03. The epicentre was located at latitude 18.70 north, 64.59 West or 31.86 Km North Road Town, Tortola, […]

The 24hour curfew which was imposed on Jost Van Dyke has been lifted, following the negative results of the 335 people for COVID-19. In a statement Saturday evening, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Social Development Carvin Malone said he is very happy to report that the BVI Health Services Authority has concluded its […]