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Today’s FUZE Play of the Day entry comes from OMG.
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 […]
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.
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.
The Department of Disaster Management is advising the public that the Saharan Dust Layer will continue to affect the territory through to Thursday of this week and persons with respiratory problems are being urged to protect themselves. Saharan Dust is a common occurrence during this time of the year, however, this is the thickest it […]
Small businesses, specifically in the restaurant industry affected by COVID-19 will be given financial support through the efforts of the Government and the United Nations Development Programme, UNDP. The government said it partnered to assist MSMEs within the restaurant industry and this initiative is part of UNDP Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean’s Economic Recovery Programme. […]