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May 26th, 2024
Public urged to reduce mosquito breeding after heavy rainfall

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Environmental Health Division is urging residents to take immediate action to reduce mosquito breeding sites following heavy rainfall.

October 18th, 2023
Digicel Business strengthens cyber defenses during Cyber Security Awareness Month

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the world embraces the digital era, the importance of robust cybersecurity measures cannot be overstated. In honor of Cyber Security Awareness Month this October, Digicel Business reaffirms its commitment to safeguarding businesses of all sizes with cutting-edge cyber solutions.

January 9th, 2022
No curfews needed if measures are adhered to- Hon Malone

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the surge in COVID-19 cases in the Virgin Islands, due to the Delta and Omicron variants, the measure of curfew was put to Government as an option to curb the spread of the virus.

July 5th, 2021
Delta variant in Caribbean- PAHO alerts

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad & Tobago- The Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) is reporting the detection of the highly contagious Delta variant in the Caribbean.

March 18th, 2021
Zero active COVID-19 VI gets Level 1 travel rating from CDC!

ATLANTA, Georgia, USA- Thanks to proactive and decisive COVID-19 containment and suppression measures by the Andrew A. Fahie-led Government, the [British] Virgin Islands is not only free of active cases of COVID-19, but is now enjoying a Level 1 rating for travel by the Centre of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

February 15th, 2021
Further travel restrictions may be needed to keep new COVID strains out- Hon Malone

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As countries in the region and further afield battle with the coronavirus pandemic, including new strains of the virus, the Virgin Islands intends to remain proactive in keeping the territory safe.

January 24th, 2021
Magistrate's Court mandates 14-day quarantine for travellers with court matters

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In order to prevent the spread of coronavirus among the lower judiciary, staff, witnesses and defendants, the Magistrate's Court has advised that effective Monday, January 25, 2021, all parties to proceedings who have travelled, notwithstanding receiving clearance after the four-day quarantine period, must adhere to an additional ten-day period before appearing physically at the Magistrate's Court, or offices wherever situated.

January 5th, 2021
Reopening of seaports pushed back to March 1, 2021- BVIPA

PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- After circulating via social media for hours, the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) has confirmed that the reopening of the territory’s seaports will be pushed back to March 1, 2021.

January 4th, 2021
“It is a nuisance! Put a silencer on your bikes’ - Premier Fahie

DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has called on local bikers to stop the noise nuisance created by their motorcycles and bikes.

December 18th, 2020
Belongers, residents can now return without pre-arrival COVID-19 test

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islanders, Belongers and those with residency status facing challenges to obtain a pre-approved COVID-19 rt-PCR result for travelling to the Virgin Islands (VI) can now obtain a special waiver under a new Cabinet-backed measure.

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