A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Puerto Rico, includingVieques, and Culebra, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The government of Antigua has issued a Tropical Storm Warning forAntigua, Barbuda, the British Virgin Islands, Montserrat,St. Kitts, and Nevis. The government of France has issued a Tropical Storm Warning forGuadeloupe, Martinique, and St. Martin. The government … Continued
Local entrepreneur, Henry Creque is strongly contesting claims made by General Manager of BVI Electricity, Leroy Abraham that stated local companies showed no interest in the bidding process for Anegada’s Hybrid Renewable Energy & Battery Energy Storage System project. A detailed statement released to the press by the former Deputy General Manager, Mr Creque stated … Continued
A Florida resident with BVI heritage has committed suicide after killing his girlfriend and her sister. Investigators identified the gunman in Wednesday’s double murder on Overlook Road as 22-year-old Anthony Ashan Stoutt of Delray Beach. Stoutt took his own life after fleeing from deputies on I-95 near St. Augustine in northeast Florida, the sheriff’s office … Continued
The National Hurricane Centre is monitoring disturbance 1/Invest 92 L. Residents should closely monitor this disturbance as it has the potential to be a CAT1 hurricane before passing the territory. In addition current forecast models have this system passing very close to the British Virgin Islands around Friday. At 8AM Disturbance 1 was located near … Continued
(CNN) Legendary broadcaster Regis Philbin has died, according to a statement shared by his family on Saturday. He was 88 years old. “We are deeply saddened to share that our beloved Regis Philbin passed away last night of natural causes, one month shy of his 89th birthday,” said the statement sent to CNN Saturday. “His … Continued
Following an official cabinet decision received by our newsroom today Saturday July 25th. The lock-down was previously imposed on the residents of JVD as a result of exposure to COVID-19 has been lifted. The document states: “The Minister, in exercise of the powers conferred under section 13 of the Public Health Act CAP 194 makes … Continued
Residents of the Virgin Islands are urged to urgently carry out seasonal measures to protect their families, homes and businesses with Tropical Storm Gonzalo on the verge of becoming a hurricane in the southern Windward Islands. Acting Director at the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) Dr. Evangeline Inniss-Springer said that although the centre of the … Continued
Members of the House of Assembly will debate the motion for a Constitutional Review at the Thirteenth Sitting of the Second Session of the Fourth House of Assembly on Monday, July 27. Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie at the last sitting of the House of Assembly made a motion for … Continued
The Minister of Health and Social Development, Honorable Carvin Malone, just confirmed that of the residents tested in Jost Van Dyke, (316) have returned negative. This was revealed via a live government press conference tonight where the Minister said “as of Thursday, the 23rd of July, our national laboratory had tested a total of 1,253 … Continued
GIS Former Chief Education Officer, Dr. Angel Smith has returned to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture and will lend his expertise in researching and documenting Virgin Islands’ history. Permanent Secretary Mrs. Carolyn Stoutt Igwe said that she is pleased to welcome back Dr. Smith to the ministry in this capacity … Continued
