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In a recent Facebook post, former Education Minister Myron Walwyn recalled a conversation with a US Virgin Islander, which he said gave extreme cause for concern. The post read, “I just had an extensive conversation with a friend, who works closely with the tourism authority in St. Thomas, and he said to me with the … Continued

Word from official sources reaching our newsroom has confirmed that Covid-19 test results will now be received sooner than the projected 36-48 hour timeline presented recently by the BVI Health Services Authority. The delayed turnover has attracted major public criticism from current and potential tourists who are frustrated at the possibility of being stuck in … Continued

PEOPLE Sir Richard Branson is inviting the public to experience the luxury of staying at one of his private islands. This spring, the billionaire businessman, 70, is set to open Moskito Island, a 125-acre private paradise in the British Virgin Islands, to the public. It’s located just two miles away from his beloved Necker Island, … Continued

Leader of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, Honourable Marlon Penn said the public relations campaign around the vaccine and the roll out programme has proven a failure. The Leader of the Opposition said that the Government has proven there is no plan in place to safely navigate COVID-19 in our Territory. Stating that Government was well … Continued

The Commissioner arrived back in the BVI on Thursday 1st April, with Mr Steven Chandler (Secretary to the COI) and Mr Andrew King (Senior Solicitor to the COI).  All three are observing 14 days’ quarantine.  Following their return, the COI team will continue with the information gathering and production of documents stage of the COI.  … Continued

FirstCaribbean was named Bank of the Year at the BVI Finance 2020 Financial Services Awards (FSA) event which took place on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, Tortola. The FSA statue was presented by Mr. Simon Gray, Business Development Marketing Manager, BVI Finance to Mr. Amory Jervis, the new BVI … Continued

The Ministry of Health and Social Development and BVI Health Services Authority will be conducting COVID-19 testing for persons who attended the funeral at Sea Cow’s Bay Methodist Church that took place on March 27, 2021. Testing will take place at the Ebenezer Thomas Primary School from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Persons are reminded … Continued

According to an official Government update, the BVI’s toll of Covid-19 cases has increased to 18. This was confirmed by Minister of Health and Social Development, Honorable Carvin Malone who said “as of today April 5th, of the 178 positive cases diagnosed there was 1 untimely death, 159 cases have recovered and the number of … Continued

Leader of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, Honourable Marlon Penn said “We have to be ready to open our seaports.  We have to learn to live, work and manage COVID.” Speaking of the April 15th scheduled reopening of our seaports Honourable Marlon Penn said, “We cannot afford another false start.” He expressed that the previous two … Continued

“Why is it that we are waiting normally in excess of 36 hours to get test results. Folks in quarantine now are still waiting, still hoping, dinner reservations lost, boat trips lost, vehicle rentals lost, taxis lost. If we can’t turn around in the 24-36 hours stated – then the hospitable thing to do is … Continued