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December 6, 2022

BVI Health Services Authority pledges to tackle staff concerns

With the worst of the pandemic in the rearview mirror, the BVI Health Services Authority announced on Nov. 24 that it is refocusing its efforts on bolstering non-emergency care and …

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by Dana Kampa
December 6, 2022

930 take part in health training

Ahead of the holiday season, the Virgin Islands is preparing to join a regional programme that aims to set standards for public health management in the tourism sector across the …

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by Dana Kampa
October 28, 2022

Government mask policy to end November 1

Starting on Nov. 1, public officers will no longer be required to wear masks in offices, Deputy Governor David Archer announced last Thursday. Cabinet lifted the legal requirement to wear …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
May 6, 2022

Active Covid cases hit 103 last week

There were 103 active Covid-19 cases throughout the territory as of last Thursday, according to the government’s most recent update. Numbers from the Covid-19 dashboard released that day show that …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
April 28, 2022

Covid-19 cases spike to 95

After more than four weeks with fewer than 20 active Covid-19 cases reported in the territory, government announced April 21 that there were 95 active cases — up from 19 …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
April 15, 2022

Covid-19 cases up to 19

As of last Thursday, the territory had 19 known active Covid-19 cases, all of which were found on Tortola. Of those, four were found through entry screening on day seven, …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
April 1, 2022

Restrictions remain as Covid eases

Government’s most recent Covid-19 update on March 23 reported a total of 16 active cases in the territory with no one hospitalised. The number was up slightly from March 18, …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
February 18, 2022

Tourism numbers ‘very healthy,’ premier says

Premier Andrew Fahie provide an update on tourism numbers at a Feb. 11 press conference, which he said are “very healthy and encouraging.” In 2021, the Virgin Islands received almost …

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by Dana Kampa
February 10, 2022

Six-shuttle fleet launches in Road Town

What started as a temporary test run around the holidays a few years ago has turned into a free, regularly scheduled public shuttle service for Road Town. Leaders stepped aboard …

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by Dana Kampa
February 9, 2022

The 3 Cs: Governor talks Covid, COI, crime

Managing the pandemic, keeping up with the Commission of Inquiry, and overseeing changes within the public service made for a busy first year in office for Governor John Rankin. Mr. …

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by Dana Kampa
January 13, 2022

Dame Janice opens law year for last time

Dame Janice Pereira, who is starting her 10th and final year of serving as chief justice of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, virtually opened a new law year on Jan. …

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by Dana Kampa
December 15, 2021

Government aims for growth in 2022 budget

Two contrasting pictures of the territory’s economic future emerged during the budget debate this week in the House of Assembly. Government legislators described 2021 as a successful year despite the …

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by Dana Kampa
Opposition Leader Marlon Penn holds up a page from the Ministry of Health and Social Development report on budget cuts to social programmes during Tuesday’s debate of the 2022 budget in a virtual House of Assembly sitting. (Screenshot: HOA)
December 8, 2021

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Cartoon (Dec. 9, 2021)
December 3, 2021

Premier pushed for EZ Shipping border barges, guv says

In a move that cost taxpayers more than $2 million, Premier Andrew Fahie authorised the use of three barges owned by EZ Shipping for border security during the Covid-19 pandemic …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
November 22, 2021

EDITORIAL: As tourists return, Covid rules still essential

Tourists are back, and the coming high season promises a big economic boost if the Virgin Islands can manage to stay safe and emerge from the pandemic without another major …

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by BVI Beacon
October 26, 2021

Covid curfew lifts as tourism reboots

On Oct. 15, crowd-size restrictions were eased and the territory-wide curfew was completely lifted for the first time since the July spike in Covid-19 cases. “Cabinet met on Wednesday and …

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by Dana Kampa
October 15, 2021

New batch of vaccines arrives

An additional 2,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine arrived in the territory on Oct. 7 from the United Kingdom, ending the brief gap in availability from when the last batch …

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by Dana Kampa
October 15, 2021

Cruise ships return to Tortola

Stakeholders on Tortola rolled out the red carpet for cruise ship visitors this week for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic, touting the territory’s readiness to receive …

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by Dana Kampa
September 17, 2021

Government blasted for ‘massive’ response on Covid grants

Though representatives for the Attorney General’s Chambers have repeatedly complained that the government lacks the time and resources to keep up with information requests from the Commission of Inquiry, Commissioner …

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by Dana Kampa
August 27, 2021

Premier refuses to provide Cabinet info

Opposition Leader Marlon Penn sought a comprehensive list of Cabinet decisions during a recent House of Assembly sitting, but Premier Andrew Fahie declined to provide it, first claiming that it …

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by Dana Kampa
August 25, 2021

Demolition progresses at admin complex

Demolition and waterproofing work has progressed at the Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Complex this year despite complications caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Transportation, Works and Utilities Minister Kye …

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by Dana Kampa
August 13, 2021

All schools allowed to bring back students

The new academic year is fast approaching, and government announced this week that all private and public schools will be permitted to have students return for in-person instruction. The recent …

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by Dana Kampa
August 7, 2021

New USVI-based health services chair approved

During an emergency meeting on July 29, the House of Assembly approved the appointment of a new BVI Health Services Authority Board chairman, Moleto Smith Jr., who is based in …

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by Dana Kampa
Health and Social Development Minister Carvin Malone said the House of Assembly’s emergency meeting on July 29 was to appoint a new BVI Health Services Authority Board chairman given pressing matters surrounding the pandemic. (Screenshot: HOA/YOUTUBE)
July 30, 2021

August Festival events postponed

Last year’s August Emancipation Festival was marked with a mashup of virtual and in-person events featuring live-streamed musical showcases and poetry competitions as well as small traditional markets and food …

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by Dana Kampa
July 26, 2021

EDITORIAL: Vaccine drive is a good move

The evidence is clear. Covid-19 vaccinations save lives, and they probably could have prevented most, if not all, of the tragic deaths from the disease the territory has seen so …

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