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VG leads with 8 imported COVID-19 cases
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - Virgin Gorda (VG) remains in the lead with current active COVID-19 cases in the Virgin Islands (VI), recording 8 of the 11 cases in the territory according to government statistics published today, January 2, 2021.
New COVID-19 strain reaches Florida; USVI on high alert
VI CONSORTIUM
FLORIDA, USA - The new COVID-19 variant said to be up to 70 per cent more contagious than the current strain has been reported in Florida, coming closer to the USVI, as Florida is a major hub of travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands.
‘VI’s economic diversification cannot be postponed’- Premier’s 2021 Message
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As part of his 2021 New Year’s Message, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic has reminded the Virgin Islands (VI) of the importance of diversifying its economy.
Scores ring in 2021 @ Trellis Bay
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI – As the old year 2020 came to an end, scores of persons rang in the new year 2021 at the Loose Mongoose Bar at Trellis Bay on Beef Island.
Schools re-opening on Jan 4, 2021, with ‘Hybrid Learning’ approach –Dr Wheatley
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has announced that schools in the Virgin Islands (VI) will re-open on Monday, January 4, 2021, with a hybrid blended learning approach.
No entry to USVI without COVID-19 negative test from Jan 18, 2021
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE ALMALE, St. Thomas, USVI - USVI Governor Albert Bryan Jr announced on Thursday afternoon, December 31, 2020,that beginning Jan. 18, no one will be allowed to enter the U.S. Virgin Islands via air travel without a negative COVID-19 test, an action he said is being undertaken in partnership with airlines.
VI announce UK travel ban; Curfew remains until January 15, 2021
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - The [British] Virgin Islands (VI) has announced a UK travel ban effective January 11, 2021, amidst concerns of new COVID-19 variants around the world.
VG records 5 new imported COVID-19 cases
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - Virgin Gorda has recorded five new cases of COVID-19 while Tortola has seen a decrease in active cases by three.
Active COVID-19 cases drop to 10 as recoveries rise - Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Health as Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has confirmed to Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) that as of today, December 29, 2020, the current active COVID-19 cases in the territory is 10.
Hunt continues for DR quarantine escapee; man still at-large - Hon Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The hunt continues for a Dominican Republic national who travelled to the Virgin Islands (VI) and was subsequently refused entry by Immigration, but then escaped local quarantine and now remains under the radar.
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