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September 4th, 2021
VI's active COVID-19 cases increase to 66

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Active COVID-19 cases in the Virgin Islands (VI) have increased to 66 as of September 3, 2021, according to the latest epidemiology report from the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI).

September 3rd, 2021
Vaccine mandates in the OTs

Thomas C. Famous

Across the world, countries have had to put in Covid-19 mandates to stem the rate of infections.

September 2nd, 2021
‘We heading in the wrong direction’- Hon Malone on new COVID infections

BEEF ISLAND, VI - Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has expressed concern at the new cases of COVID-19 in the VI and has urged persons to remain vigilant.

September 2nd, 2021
Cruise industry critical for repaying BVIPA's $50M loan- Hon Fahie

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said that the time is now for the people of the Virgin Islands to decide on the amount of risk that they are willing to accept and allow in the face of mounting debt and low revenue brought on by COVID-19 over the last year and a half.

September 1st, 2021
VI receives 2,000 more doses of AstraZeneca vaccine

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands (VI) on August 31, 2021, received 2,000 additional doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine from the United Kingdom, according to Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr during a Government Information Service (GIS) report.

September 1st, 2021
VI records 25 more COVID-19 cases from last week– Dr Georges

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- There have been 25 new COVID-19 cases in the territory since the last update on August 26 2021.

August 31st, 2021
'End fixation on COVID & focus on building VI's healthcare'- Bishop Cline to Hon Malone

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Community leader and Pastor at the New Life Baptist Church is Duff's Bottom, Tortola, Bishop John I. Cline said he was accused of 'seeking attention' for raising concerns about the quality of healthcare coming out of the Dr D. Orlando Smtith Hospital.

August 30th, 2021
BVI Gateway Portal to be more 'user friendly' in a week- Premier Fahie

WEST END, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says his government is working to bring improvements to the BVI Traveller Gateway Portal, a website essential for travellers coming to the territory.

August 28th, 2021
COVID-19: ‘This semester is going to be trying’- Premier warns VI teachers

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has urged Educators across the Virgin Islands to continue inspiring each other as they move forward into the new academic school year and take on the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic in the classroom.

August 28th, 2021
USVI vaccination rates among lowest in US; PR among highest

VI CONSORTIUM

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI— The low vaccination rates in the U.S. Virgin Islands and mounting deaths related to the virus have accelerated the plea from local leaders encouraging residents to get vaccinated against Covid-19.

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