The recruitment process for a new Police commissioner is underway as top cop Michael Matthew’s tenure comes to an end in April of 2021. This was confirmed by His Excellency Governor Augustus J.U. Jaspert, who has responsibility for the territory’s constabulary. Governor Jaspert said “the current Commissioner of Police’s contract is due to end … Continued
In a Government Information Services release, The Government of the Virgin Islands is inviting tenders for refurbishment and installation works of the server rooms at the Royal Virgin Islands Police Headquarters and Road Town Police Station. Senior Procurement Officer, Mrs. Diana Percell-Gumbs said the proposed works includes providing construction/refurbishment of server room, including demolition of glass … Continued
During the 14th Sitting Of The Second Session Of The Fourth House Of Assembly, held on September 23rd, 2020, Hon. Vincent Wheatley, Minister of Natural Resources and Immigration reported that more than 60% of approved claims for Unemployment/ Underemployment Benefits have been paid out. Thus far the Government of the Virgin Islands have paid out … Continued
The Government has made steps in their efforts to supplement the NHI programme as they have brought the accounts with medical providers up to date. Payments to providers were 6 months behind. With the provision of the grant funding, providers are now paid up to July 2020. The Premier of the Virgin Islands, Hon. Andrew … Continued
The seventeen million, nine hundred and thirty-nine thousand, one hundred and four dollars and thirty-two cents ($17,939,104.32) Joe’s Hill Housing Project commenced on July 1st 2020 and is on schedule to be completed in the projected 3.5 years despite COVID-19 restrictions and curfew measures. This was confirmed by Minister of Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, … Continued
The US National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has reported a significant increase in lumber prices due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The NAHB reported that due to “insufficient domestic production and tariffs on Canadian sources, the price of lumber has staged a staggering increase in recent months, rising roughly 80% since mid-April to an average … Continued
GIS BVIslanders and Belongers who are or will attain the age of 18 years on or before September 25 are encouraged to register to vote. Supervisor of Elections, Ms. Juliette Penn said the voter registration process is still ongoing and persons are asked to present the relevant documents including a BVI Passport, a Belonger’s Card … Continued
GIS The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has advised the National Security Council to impose a new restricted curfew for a period of seven (7) days from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. daily. The Curfew Act 2017, Imposition of Curfew (No. 33) Order 2020 will take effect on September 24 to October 1 and will … Continued
A Kentucky grand jury brought no charges against Louisville police for the killing of Breonna Taylor during a drug raid gone wrong, with prosecutors saying Wednesday that two officers who fired their weapons at the Black woman were justified in using force to protect themselves. The only charges brought by the grand jury were three … Continued
(ST. THOMAS SOURCE) – The launch of a new screening program at the U.S. Virgin Island’s airports discovered one COVID-positive person traveling to St. Croix, according to officials. Since Sunday, a total of 34 tests have been conducted, officials said. The screening program is the newest protocol to be put into place as the territory … Continued
