Police are now investigating circumstances into a Baugher’s Bay shooting that left one male with a gunshot wound to the leg today, October 27th. The victim in question is currently receiving medical care at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital. Today’s official police report states “police can only confirm that a male is being treated … Continued
Members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force are now trying to locate a local scooter rider who discharged several gunshots last evening. The official report said “police are seeking the identity of male scooter rider, about 5’5 or shorter, who was seen aimlessly discharging several rounds from a firearm while riding through the Carrot … Continued
Several Caribbean islands are reopening to international tourism, with protocols in place to protect visitors and residents against Covid-19. However, border reopenings are not uniform: Some islands are not accepting arrivals from the U.S.; others have not opened at all; others have reopened only to reverse course or scale back. Most openings are accompanied by … Continued
A Kevin Fisher-Daniel hat trick saw the Islanders F.C. to a comfortable 1-5 win against the Rebels F.C. and despite a goal of the season candidate by T’Khoi Richardson VG United were held to a 2-2 draw by One Caribbean F.C. Fisher-Daniels goals all came in the first half (17th,19th,36th minutes) and the game was … Continued
Junior Minister of Tourism, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro has announced that the Government of the Virgin Islands will be covering the cost for the first 1,000 persons who register for the Tourism Certification Training Programme. Honourable de Castro said this is to ensure that persons take full advantage of the training. She added, “This … Continued
Residents of the Virgin Islands can now be internationally certified in all levels of hospitality training following the launch of the Tourism Certification Training Programme. The programme is collaboration between the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), BVI Tourist Board and the Government of the Virgin Islands. Junior Minister for Tourism, Honourable Sharie B. de … Continued
Twenty-six residents of Jost Van Dyke have received in person training in Restaurant Service under the H. Lavity Stoutt’s Community College (HLSCC) Tourism Certificate Programmme. This follows Junior Minister for Tourism, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro’s announcement that hospitality training was coming to the island. Honourable de Castro told residents at a recent community meeting … Continued
Republic Bank has confirmed that some of its customers have been impacted by recent fraudulent activity on its debit cards. Through its robust monitoring systems, the Bank was able to quickly identify cases where customers’ cards were compromised and effectively minimized the risk to other customers. The Bank’s Managing Director, Marion Blyden said, “Republic Bank … Continued
After many months of the borders being closed to visitors and the Territory’s tourism sector experiencing a tremendous blow, Premier of the Virgin Islands, Hon. Andrew A. Fahie in a live press conference rolled out the protocols for the first phase of the border reopening for Tourism. Thousands of persons including eager visitors, residents and … Continued
Residents and visitors on Virgin Gorda can now use the beach at St. Thomas Bay in Valley, following water quality test results which show that conditions are now suitable. Laboratory Technician in the Environment and Climate Change Unit of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Ms. Atoya George said through a Government Information … Continued
