The Royal Virgin Islands police force say they are seeing a rise in reports of incidents involving persons with mental illness or those displaying similar behavior in the Virgin Islands. In a recent statement the RVIPF officials said that on February 22nd, 2022 a Long Bush female resident reported that she responded to a knock … Continued
In a recent statement 2nd District Representative Hon. Melvin Mitch Turnbull penned a tribute in memory of the late Hilda E. Stoutt, the first, first lady of the Virgin Islands, wife of first Chief Minister Hon. H. Lavity Stoutt. Turnbull wrote, “I pause today to pay heartfelt tribute to an outstanding Virgin Islands stalwart. Mrs. … Continued
The BVI Women’s National Football team delivered a much better all-round performance in their second game of the CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying, but lost 0-4 to host Honduras. Playing at the Estadio General Francisco Morazan stadium, the BVI girls displayed discipline and determination to reach the halftime stage at just one goal down to their … Continued
Deputy Premier and Minister of Education Dr. Honourable Natalio Wheatley has claimed that 100 percent of the parents and teachers of the Jost Van Dyke Primary School who attended a recent meeting with him and members from his ministry, are in favor of the school’s temporary move to upstairs Foxy’s restaurant. The minister’s comment comes … Continued
In an official arrest blotter the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force stated that Cathyolivia Richards, a local journalist of JTV News, 48, of Fort Hill has been arrested and charged. Also arrested and charged is Hitesh Yadram, 43, of Great Mountain also an employee of JTV News and a Guyanese national. The charges brought forth are … Continued
When one thinks of stalwart contributions made within education in the Virgin Islands; one of the many names that come to mind is Mrs. Janet “Granny” Stout. Mrs. Janet Stout, the wife of the late Raphael Stout passed away on February 12th 2022 at the age of 83. She was survived by four children: Elvin … Continued
Active COVID-19 cases in the British Virgin Islands continues to gradually decline with cases now down to 63. This is according to an epidemiological summary dated Monday February 21, which said that the BVI recorded 24 new cases and 30 recoveries on Sunday February 20. Of the now active 63 cases, 49 are on Tortola, … Continued
National Epidemiologist Harmonie Massiah has said that the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the impact that Non Communicable Diseases continue to have on persons across and globe and in the territory. She said this has resulted in the Ministry of Health ramping up their campaigns to spread awareness of the various NCDs and to promote the … Continued
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission which is the statutory body responsible for regulating the telecommunications sector of the Virgin Islands. Including protecting the interests of users of telecommunications services, ensuring fair competition among operators of telecommunications networks and providers of telecommunications services will be hosting a public hearing on March 1st, 2022. The public hearing will … Continued
The British Virgin Islands has been supplied with some additional 3,510 doses of the Pfizer vaccine, along with the first batch of 500 pediatric vaccines for children ages 5 to 11, thanks to the United Kingdom Government on Wednesday, February 16th, 2022. Recently His Excellency Governor John Rankin stated that the UK government through their … Continued
