The protest fever over concerns about mandatory vaccination against COVID-19 has spread to Antigua and Barbuda. Citizens heeded the call from a group called Freedom Fighters for Antigua and Barbuda, to protest about several issues including no to jab IDs, mandatory jabs, state of emergency, curfew and masks. A group converged earlier this afternoon on Market street chanting “No … Continued
The Bryan administration on Friday afternoon said that as active Covid-19 cases continue to increase, Acting Governor Tregenza Roach has issued an executive order modifying a number of restrictions in an effort to stop the spread of the disease. Governor Albert Bryan, who is scheduled to return to the territory today, has been in Puerto … Continued
A woman and man on St. Thomas allegedly stabbed one another in a domestic violence dispute on Tuesday. Both persons are said to be from the British Virgin Islands. The male suspect was said to come to the residence asking for his items—two cellphones and $8,000 cash—that were in the possession of the female suspect. … Continued
The Department of Disaster Management (DDM)’s Acting Director Mr. Jasen Penn is urging all Virgin Islands residents to complete their seasonal preparedness activities as the region moves into the peak of the Atlantic Hurricane Season with two potential systems brewing in the Atlantic basin. Mr. Penn said that while there have been no named storms … Continued
Cabinet’s new decision to extend the 7pm to 5am curfew to August 20th has once again resulted in major public outcry. Many residents have resorted to social media to express frustrations while others have openly condemned the Government’s decision keep certain businesses closed with no form of financial support. One salon owner said “It was … Continued
Police seized three motorcycles, two of which exceeded the legal engine size allowed in the BVI. Monday’s operation conducted by the Road Policing Unit and the Armed Response Unit covered different locations around Tortola and resulted in the confiscation of three cycles — one 1300cc, one 750cc and a 125cc. Riders in possession of … Continued
Residents of the Virgin Islands who wish to receive the Pfizer or Johnson and Johnson vaccines can now do so with the introduction of the BVI-USVI Vaccination Bubble initiative. The BVI-USVI Vaccination Bubble initiative was designed to enhance the current COVID-19 response and mitigation efforts of the Ministry of Health and Social Development, by providing … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Hon. Andrew A. Fahie has led a British Virgin Islands (BVI) delegation at a virtual meeting of Overseas Territories (OT) Finance Ministers on 26th July 2021. Among other things, Finance Ministers and Government officials discussed recent developments on international tax reform and broader shifts in the global financial system and … Continued
President Biden on Thursday announced that all federal employees will be required to be vaccinated against the coronavirus or face new testing, masking and distancing rules, as the White House takes a more aggressive approach to address the spread of the highly contagious delta variant. “After months and months of cases going down, we’re seeing a … Continued
Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony says Government will take a decision on the matter of mandatory COVID-19 vaccination in due course. He said the Government is paying close attention to the evolution of the virus in order to ensure it adequately adjusts its vaccination response, as he noted that with the fast-spreading Delta variant, … Continued
