Deputy Premier and Communications and Works Minister the Honourable Kye Rymer has called for greater consideration to be made to the social impact of alcohol use in the territory. Rymer spoke on the matter as he rose in support of the modernised liquor legislation before the House of Assembly. “When alcohol is not controlled or … Continued
The Ministry of Education will be expanding its PowerSchool information system to capture additional information that will further enhance the territory’s education ecosystem through technology. The announcement came from the Minister of Education Honourable Sharie De Castro during a recent sitting of the House of Assembly. She updated the members of the House on the … Continued
Mrs Globe BVI 2022 Dr. Arliene T Penn has made good on her promise to fund efforts to provide free Pap tests for eligible women in the Territory. On November 17th, Dr. Penn held a donation ceremony during which she presented cheques to the BVI Cancer Society and the WIN BVI Organisation. According to Dr. … Continued
Nidio Sanchez Amadot, a Linesman in his forties who was contracted by Digicel, has died as a result of an incident while at work on November 17th, 2022 in Paraquita Bay. Circumstances surrounding the incident are still unclear, however, sources have confirmed that he was on duty utilizing a ladder in Paraquita Bay. While suspicion … Continued
Health Minister Honourable Marlon Penn is urging residents to consider vaccinations and boosters as the COVID-19 virus along with other respiratory illnesses continue to impact the territory. Minister Penn made the appeal during Tuesday’s Sitting of the House of Assembly after disclosing that this year’s Influenza season is expected to be a very active one. … Continued
Two persons are presently in police custody following the seizure of two assault rifles, ammunition and a large quantity of money. This was confirmed by the Royal Virgin Islands Force in a media statement on Thursday which did not disclose the gender nor the names of the two persons who have been arrested. However, the … Continued
Former prominent BVI Inspector and Prosecutor Jefferson Knight has written to His Excellency John Rankin CMG and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office regarding present investigations in the Virgin Islands. In the letter Knight maintains that former Education Minister Myron V Walwyn has been framed in connection with the ESHS parameter Wall for which he was … Continued
Local basketball sensation D’Moi Hodge continues to make strides on the international scene after leading his Missouri Tigers to a 25-point victory over SIU-Edwardsville on Tuesday. Playing at the Mizzou Arena, Hodge collected a game high 30 points with 11 of 19 shooting attempts from the floor, to lead the Tigers to a 105-80 victory. … Continued
Popular BVI hotelier Ms. Maria Dawson has transitioned. The stalwart reportedly passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Dawson was known widely for establishing one of the first hotels in Road Town, Maria’s by the Sea. The management and staff of 284Media, BVI Cable Tv and CCT extend condolences to the family and loved ones … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands is seeking to modernise the processes which guide liquor licencing in the Territory through a bill entitled “Liquor Licences Act, 2019”. The bill was brought before the House of Assembly for a second and third reading by Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley on November 15th.There, Wheatley reflected on … Continued
