GOV’T NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THE FUEL SURCHARGE ON ELECTRICITY BILLS – URGES CLINE

Local talk show host Claude ‘Skelton’ Cline is urging the Government to do something about the fuel surcharge on electricity bills which he said has resulted in some residents paying hundreds of dollars more for the same monthly usage. Cline made the comments during his Honestly Speaking radio programme on Tuesday, after comparing electricity bills … Continued

52-YEAR-OLD AMERICAN HELD AT AIRPORT WITH LOADED GUN – ALLEGED HE ENTERED THE BVI WITH GUN BUT WAS NOT CHECKED

A 52-year-old American male was arrested at the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island after being found to be in possession of a loaded firearm. This is according to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) which confirmed via a media release that the incident occurred on Tuesday April 26. The police said … Continued

RECOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE

The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has launched its newly redesigned website at bvirecovery.vg. The new site features a streamlined and modern design, improved functionality, ease of use, and a detailed information hub for all RDA’s recovery content. Head of Communications with the RDA Colene Penn said, “The visually engaging and effective website … Continued

SCHIZOPHRENIA MEDICATION TO BE REVIEWED IN UPCOMING WORKSHOP; “WE WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT THE PRESCRIBING OF THE MEDICATION MATCHES WITH INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS.”

The Ministry of Health and Social Development will be hosting a workshop on Medication Utilisation Review (MUR) of antipsychotics for patients with schizophrenia in the Virgin Islands. Chief of Drugs and Pharmaceutical Services, Mrs. Gracia Wheatley-Smith said a case study was done at the Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) from February 1 to March 6 where … Continued

FUTURE COLLABORATION EXPECTED FROM CLIMATE CHANGE SUMMIT; “WE CAN COLLABORATE IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE BY POOLING OUR RESOURCES.”

Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Honourable Vincent Wheatley is in the Bahamas attending high-level meetings on a Carbon Credit Legislative and Regulatory Framework and Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation. Honourable Wheatley will also be engaged in meetings on Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESGs) and Climate Financing. The Minister met and held fruitful … Continued

PREMIER FAHIE ADDRESSES POLICYMAKERS AND EXPERTS IN ISLAND FINANCE FORUM AS KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable A. Fahie served as the keynote speaker addressing policymakers and leading experts in the fields of sustainable finance and development during the Island Finance Forum 2022 on April 25th. The Island Finance Forum held virtually from 25 to 29 April provides an opportunity for stakeholders to exchange knowledge in … Continued