The British Virgin Islands has turned a major corner in its coronavirus outbreak with a daily decrease in positive cases and record recoveries. This brings the territories’ tally of active covid-19 cases to 1,109. The updated epidemiological records were announced by the Minister of Health and Social Development, Honorable Carvin Malone during a press update … Continued
Antigua and Barbuda marked a grim milestone this week after a seven month old, who contracted coronavirus (COVID-19), had died while being treated at the Sir Lester Bird Mount St. John’s Medical Centre (SLBMSJMC). The baby boy is the youngest person in Antigua and Barbuda to have contracted the virus and died. SLBMSJMC said the child was … Continued
Twenty-eight-year old Shaun Massicott of East End was slapped with two charges in the police confiscation of over 200 kilos of cocaine. The accused had initially made good his escape during the drug bust earlier this year. According to official reports, Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force while on mobile patrol noticed a … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon. Andrew A. Fahie, and newly appointed UNDP Resident Representative for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, Ms. Valerie Cliff, have discussed continued collaboration between the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and UNDP on COVID-19 response, sustainable development, resilience of Small Island Developing States (SIDS), and support to Micro, Small and Medium … Continued
Twenty three persons have succumbed to Coronavirus in the British Virgin Islands according to official reports. The July 20th press release sent out by the Ministry of Health stated that 5 of the victims died at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital while 1 passed away at home. “The deceased are a 50-year-old female who … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force continues to see persons within the community violating the COVID Suppression Orders. Acting Deputy Commissioner Jacqueline Vanterpool notes that gatherings of any kind, even outdoors, are still in breach of the Public Health Orders and must cease if the Territory is to reduce the rapid transmission of the COVID virus. … Continued
The High Court Monday jailed former chief minister, David Brandt for 15 years after he had earlier been found guilty on six counts of sexual exploitation and one count of perverting the course. The Court had set sentencing for July 14, for Brandt, who had originally been charged with seven sexual exploitation charges, but, the … Continued
What does vaccines effectiveness mean? Vaccine effectiveness refers to how well a vaccine works in the real world. The figures are given with respect to particular outcomes, such as infection, symptomatic disease, hospital admission or death. If a Covid-19 vaccine is “90% effective” against symptomatic disease it means vaccinated people have a 90% lower risk … Continued
The YEP Board of Directors in discussions with sponsors have reluctantly decided to postpone the summer programme in Road Town. Executive Director of YEP, Mr. Stacy Mather, MBE “we have considered the present situation in the territory as it relates to COVID-19, along with the mandated postponement of summer programs by the BVI Government. Moreover, … Continued
Residents of the British Virgin Islands will soon be able to access the Moderna and Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines by way of travel to the United States Virgin Islands. This was confirmed by our newsroom in conversation with the Minister of Health and Social Development, Honorable Carvin Malone who said the BVI is in conversation with … Continued
