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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
January 21, 2022

7 more die, but Covid cases are dropping

After a Covid-19 spike sparked a limit on social gatherings last week, the number of active cases dropped to 899 from a peak of at least 1,387, according to numbers …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
November 18, 2021

Entry rules relaxed for vaxxed travellers

On Tuesday government Gazetted new protocols for entering the territory, lifting the requirement for fully vaccinated travellers to test for Covid-19 upon arrival. They must, however, take a Covid-19 test …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
September 27, 2021

Vaccinated can soon skip BVI Gateway

Starting Oct. 1, fully vaccinated travellers entering the territory will no longer have to register online through the BVI Gateway portal, Premier Andrew Fahie announced Tuesday night on Virgin Islands …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
September 1, 2021

COMMENTARY — Mandatory vaccines expected for some

Mandatory vaccination makes a significant cross-section of the general public uncomfortable. However, for the Virgin Islands to participate in the worldwide travel and tourism economy, the territory must achieve herd …

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by Dickson Igwe
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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by BVI Beacon
July 9, 2021

EDITORIAL: Outbreak is deadly, vaccinations urgent

With Covid-19 cases spiking to dramatic record highs in recent days, the territory is facing a national health emergency. To keep the community safe, everyone must work together. The first …

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by BVI Beacon
July 7, 2021

COMMENTARY — VI seen to have a ‘stark choice’

The Virgin Islands has arrived at a proverbial crossroad in the Covid-19 pandemic. The territory will have to decide on two choices in the midst of a Commission of Inquiry …

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by Dickson Igwe
April 21, 2021

COMMENTARY — Premier’s ‘rant’ draws scepticism

I wonder who writes the premier’s speeches? And who are they aimed at? International audiences, businesses, voters, taxi drivers, or just regular folks? He has surpassed himself with his latest …

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by Roger Harris
March 10, 2021

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