Ten of the 15 accidents with injuries reported in during the month of December alone involved scooters or motorcycles, with eight of the ten riders requiring hospitalization. Chief Inspector Dariel Robinson noted that December stats alone indicate that collisions involving these two-wheel vehicles are extraordinarily high. Half of these vehicles were removed from the scene … Continued
The Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Alwin James has been awarded the Queen’s Police Medal in Her Majesty the Queen’s 2021 New Year Honours. DCP James received this Medal in recognition of his significant contributions to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, where he has served for 35 years at both operational and strategic levels. … Continued
CTL Home Center Cares (CTL Cares) Give a Box of Love initiative launched in October with the single purpose of being the reason individuals and families feel love this Christmas has donated generously to the Family Support Network (FSN). Customers and staff were happy for the opportunity to assist those in need by donating food … Continued
The public is advised that a portion of the westbound lane of the Walter James Francis Drive, from the stop light to the roundabout, will be closed to vehicular traffic on Thursday, December 31 from 9:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday, January 1, 2021. The purpose of this closure is to facilitate the New Testament … Continued
(LOOPS) – The Bahamas Ministry of Education is being urged to repeat the 2020 education year based on the results of this year’s national examination results. In a recent statement, the president of the Bahamas Union of Teachers (BUT), Belinda Wilson made the recommendation and pointed to the exam results that saw a decline in … Continued
The Virgin Islands Communal Association (VICA) recently hosted a Traditional Virgin Islands Christmas at the Elmore Stoutt High School grounds. At the function there were various traditional foods and gift items and games of yesteryear such as Jacks, spinning tops, marbles, pick-up stones, bat-n-ball, skipping with a traditional whist, picked from the ghuts of Tortola. … Continued
FA President Mr. Andy Bickerton was on hand recently to present the Islanders FC with the National League Trophy as well as the winner’s check for $10,000. Other Awardees were Most Goals: (20) Nigel Sanderson Panthers FC MVP: Sheldon Harry, Islanders FC Outstanding Youth Player: Luca Reich, Wolues FC Golden Glove: Linden Williams Suger Boys … Continued
Taking further strides in the ongoing development of its Coaches the BVI FA has signed a partnership agreement with the International Soccer Science and Performance Federation (ISSPF) to provide cutting edge online training resources delivered by leading Soccer Professionals. The online courses are for all abilities and knowledge levels and include topics such as Nutrition, … Continued
GIS Junior Minister for Tourism Honourable Sharie De Castro recently participated in the first ever Virtual Commonwealth Youth Parliament which saw the participation of around 50 youth parliamentarians from around the Commonwealth. The event was held from Monday, December 14 to Friday December 18 and saw members debating the Bill titled, “Youth unemployment caused by … Continued
BRUSSELS (AP) — After months of talks and at almost the last minute, Britain and the European Union struck a provisional free-trade agreement Thursday that should avert New Year chaos for cross-border traders and bring a measure of certainty for businesses after years of Brexit turmoil. With just over a week until the U.K.’s final … Continued
