.png)
Community
Dominican Republic records highest COVID-19 cases in Caribbean
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic - As confirmed cases of the dreaded Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) continue to soar in Europe, the Americas and other parts of the world, the [British] Virgin Islands is one of the few countries yet to confirm its first case.
Be mindful of how water is used - Perline R. Scatliffe-Leonard
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As part of World Water Day celebrations on Sunday, March 22, 2020, under the theme 'Water and Climate Change', residents of the Virgin Islands (VI) have been urged to conserve as much water as they can.
RTW & Bobby's set up handwashing stations for customers
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- As the importance of handwashing is emphasised globally as one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of Novel Coronovirus, at least two major supermarkets in the Virgin Islands have taken the initiative to set up handwashing stations for their customers.
'Faith should not be used as shield to be foolish'- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Clergyman and social commentator, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has urged the Christian community to take the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) threat more seriously and noted that a belief in God should not mean actions toward protecting against the virus should be foolish.
Jamaican man dies shortly after falling ill @ work
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A Jamaican man died shortly after he was rushed to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital on Friday, March 20, 2020, after reportedly informing his boss he was not well.
'We must become more self-sufficient' - Dr Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr. the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says in the wake of the global Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, government, more than ever, recognises the need for food security in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Small Craft Warning in effect for VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A Small Craft Advisory for the waters of the Virgin Islands is on effective today, Saturday, March 21, 2020, and should remain in place for the rest of the day.
Corona: Stimulus won't work
By Dickson C. Igwe
As stated in an earlier article on the Corona Virus Pandemic: Corona is the joker in the pack of the present order: albeit a tragic type joker.
The west for the first time since 1945 is on a war footing.
Fake News! WhatsApp message circulating that VI confirms case of COVID-19
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A WhatsApp message stating that local radio station ZBVI 780 AM has announced that the Virgin Islands has recorded its first confirmed case of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been deemed as ‘fake news’.
Scrub Island Resort raises over $22K for staff with multiple myeloma
SCRUB ISLAND, VI – Marilyn Glasgow, who is suffering from multiple myeloma and requires a bone marrow transplant, has been given a boost in her fundraising efforts to reach her enormous medical expense, thanks to a kind initiative of her employers of nearly 7 years, Scrub Island Resort, Spa and Marina.
.png)
_-_Made_with_PosterMyWall.jpg)
_(5).png)
.png)
Follow Us On
