Topic: Health and Safety, Health Services, Novel Coronavirus | Posted By: npickering
Friday, 20 March 2020 - 5:42pm
A number of changes have been made to the operation of the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital and community health services as a result of the activation of the BVI Health Services Authority’s Hospital Incident Command System in response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Director of the Water and Sewerage Department, Mrs. Perline Scatliffe-Leonard said that it is everyone’s responsibility to conserve water and is reminding residents to be mindful of how the commodity is utilised.
The Government of the Virgin Islands is closely monitoring the situation in relation to COVID-19. At this time, there are no restrictions announced for the Public Service. In the event that any such restrictions are announced by the Government, the Virgin Islands Shipping Registry (VISR) would provide guidance on levels of service that we are able to offer.
Topic: Her Majesty The Queen, Novel Coronavirus, Security | Posted By: npickering
Friday, 20 March 2020 - 12:30pm
HMS Medway, one of the newest ships in the Royal Navy and the current Caribbean Guard Ship, will be paying a brief visit to the Territory over the coming days.
Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley is encouraging students to continue to prepare for their School Based Assessments (SBAs) while at home.
Topic: Health Services, Hospital, Novel Coronavirus | Posted By: npickering
Thursday, 19 March 2020 - 5:42pm
The BVI Health Services Authority is continuing to make changes to their visitation policies and protocols as the situation regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve.
Topic: Ministry of Health, Novel Coronavirus, Social Services | Posted By: npickering
Thursday, 19 March 2020 - 5:30pm
The Social Development Department is encouraging parents to ensure children are safeguarded at all times in response to the rapidly evolving coronavirus disease COVID-19 and school closures.
Topic: Taxi and Livery, Transportation and Traffic | Posted By: npickering
Thursday, 19 March 2020 - 5:10pm
Director of the Taxi and Livery Commission (TLC) Mr. Jevaughn Parsons, held two administrative hearings since taking office, to resolve complaints filed against taxi operators.
Presentations were made to 8th Grade female students at the Elmore Stoutt High School as the Office of Gender Affairs celebrated women in male dominated careers in observance of International Women’s Day.
