Against the backdrop of outcry surrounding gun violence in the Virgin Islands, Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has revealed the intention of the National Security Council to introduce “Non-Traditional” crime-fighting methods to bolster the existing efforts of local law enforcement to tackle the issue. According to the Premier, these new methods will be introduced … Continued
The British Virgin Islands and the rest of the Leeward Islands are under a tropical cyclone alert as regional authorities monitor the potential threat of Tropical Storm Lee, which could become a major hurricane in the next few days. The Department of Disaster Management said that the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services could issue a … Continued
The Pirates and Synergy are the 2023 Virgin Islands Softball-Baseball Association’s National Fastpitch Softball League champions, after completing clean sweeps in their respective divisions. Kamal Haynes has the story.
CCT’s Retail Services Manager, Jamalie Thomas, says giving back to the BVI community is part of the duty of the locally owned telecommunications provider. Thomas’ comment came moments after the telecoms provider awarded Randolph Carlton an all-inclusive trip to Miami as part of his grand prize for winning the competition that was created for CCT’s … Continued
Following the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre, Minister for Education the Honourable Sharie De Castro, Project Architect Lavina Liburd and CDB Contract Supervisor, Project Manager from the RDA Sergio Dantas sat for a discussion with the Government Information Services to discuss some of the details of the project. As she … Continued
Up to 55 million projected dementia cases by 2050 could be delayed or avoided. Despite advances in drug development, the Virgin Islands Alzheimer’s Association(VIAA) and Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) warns that risk reduction remains the only proven prevention tool VIAA and ADI are calling on governments to urgently fund more research on risk-reduction, introduce strategies, … Continued
The Department of Disaster Management has reported that the system previously known as Tropical Cyclone AL95 has strengthened, becoming the Tropical Depression 13. The system is currently being tracked across the Atlantic Ocean as it makes its approach to the region. Tropical Depression 13 threatens to bring heavy rainfall, about 1-3 inches, and gusty winds … Continued
Some 188 persons have officially been diagnosed with dementia in the British Virgin Islands, with the true number likely to exceed 300 based on scientific data. Minister for Health and Social Development Hon. Vincent Wheatley made the announcement in a recent statement, to commemorate World Alzheimer’s Month. “According to the World Health Organization, more than … Continued
Miss British Virgin Islands 2023, Anika Christopher, has described her recent signing to locally owned telecommunications company, CCT, as an amazing feeling and one that she looks forward to fulfilling. Christopher signed on as the newest CCT Brand Ambassador last Friday at their Flagship Store in Road Town, Tortola. She spoke to 284 Media on … Continued
On Thursday August 24th, CEO of CCT Mr. Averad Penn and members of staff shared a light moment with the Director of the Youth Empowerment Programme Hon. Stacey Mather MBE, along with staff and students of YEP, as the only local Virgin Islands telecommunications provider donated two benches to the organization. Mr. Averad Penn pledged … Continued
