Community
COVID-19 claims life of Police Sergeant Algon G. Smikle
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commissioner of Police, Mr Mark Collins has confirmed the death of beloved husband, father, and Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Sergeant, Mr Algon G. Smikle who died from COVID-19 related complications at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital.
PHOTO of the Day: ‘Operation Protect Each Other’ launch day a success
WICKHAM’S CAY II, Tortola, VI – Launching to a massive turnout of vehicles this morning, July 17, 2021, ‘Operation Protect Each Other,’ the first COVID-19 vaccination drive-through initiative in the Virgin Islands (VI) has winded down today Saturday as an overall success, with many persons turning out to get vaccinated for the first time.
RVIPF returning to full complement following COVID cases - Top CoP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (VI) is gradually returning to its full complement of officers, following the self-isolation of some 45 officers who were exposed to the COVID-19 virus.
We must not let COVID-19 kill us
By Alred C. Frett
I will be short, for although there is so much more to say, time is running out: Many are quick to take credit for Good but no one takes accountability for Bad - A week ago, all wanted to be praised as Gods for ‘protecting us from Covid-19’ – today, it’s everyone else’s fault that persons die.
The road to Gibraltar is through the land of vaccination
By Dickson C. Igwe
Now the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar experienced the horrors the British Virgin Islands is presently experiencing with the Pandemic. Gibraltar recorded 4724 cases and 94 deaths due to COVID-19, and a surge in infections that led to a second lockdown.
UN Ambassador calls out UK’s unwillingness to decolonise VI
NEW YORK CITY, New York – Dr Walton A. Webson, an Antiguan diplomat and Ambassador to the United Nations has called out the lack of respect from the United Kingdom (UK) Government towards the territory of the Virgin Islands (VI) regarding the mutual respect that the territories should share.
UK Gov’t hunting whistleblowers in Matt Hancock resignation scandal
LONDON, UK – In an alarming move that again brings the integrity of the United Kingdom (UK) government into question, it has embarked on a manhunt over the leaked footage that led to the resignation of UK Health Secretary Matthew J.D. Hancock.
‘Consider your ways, adhere to protocols’- BVI Christian Council
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the Virgin Islands continues to see a dramatic rise in COVID-19 cases, as well as deaths due to the virus, the BVI Christian Council has appealed to the public to adhere to the protocols even as they continue to call on to God for help.
Health Ministry issues warning over purchasing fake vaccines online
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Persons in the Virgin Islands are being warned against buying fake vaccines and other COVID-19 related paraphernalia online.
Under strain BVIHSA issues urgent vacancies for COVID-19 support staff
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has issued urgent vacancies for trained and experienced health care workers; as well as retired clinicians to join its COVID-19 Clinical Locum Bank.
![](/ads/cbb_2023-10-16.jpg)
![](/ads/email_alerts11.gif)