GIS Virgin Islands’ resident Mr. Michael Anthony received the keys to his newly built home as part of the Housing Recovery Assistance Programme. The keys were presented by Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture and Seventh District Representative Dr. The Honourable Natalio … Continued
The man tazed and detained by police over the weekend has been identified as Juwan Richardson. The 22-year old of Greenland was today charged with Indecent Language, Resisting Arrest and Assault on Police. He was granted bail in the amount of $5,000 in his own recognizance to appear before the Magistrate’s Court on June 26, … Continued
Daily Express Regional telecommunications giant Digicel has filed for bankruptcy before the Bermuda courts, but it insists that its day-to-day operations will not be affected by the filing. The bankruptcy filing involves the appointment of three provisional liquidators from KPMG, the global services company. Coming days after the company implemented a group-wide salary reduction, the … Continued
A Virgin Gorda resident is now in a serious condition at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hopsital following an incident that left him with a chop wound to the neck. In an invited comment from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, A.G. Information Officer Akia Thomas said “I can confirm a report received on May … Continued
In what he describes as Government’s “inability” to roll out economic response plan to date, Leader of the Opposition, Honorable Marlon Penn is now proposing that the Social Security Board be revised to include unemployment benefits. This was one of the measures proposed in “COVID-19 – Strategic Economic Recovery Plan“, addressed to the Government and … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands is inviting proposals for procurement and installation of (HVAC) air-conditioning systems at the Multipurpose Sports Complex. Procurement Coordinator, Mrs. Ishma Rhymer said the terms of reference will be in a phased approach. Mrs. Rymer said, “This will address the air conditioning systems in the Multipurpose Sports Complex including considerations … Continued
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is reminding the public of its stance on victims of crimes seeking to discontinue matters before the Court. Director of Public Prosecutions, Mrs. Tiffany Scatliffe-Esprit said that there have been a number of instances where a victim of a crime has sent correspondence to her office asking … Continued
Mrs. Tiffany Scatliffe-Esprit has been appointed as the next Director of Public Prosecutions in the British Virgin Islands. The appointment was made by His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Augustus J.U. Jaspert in accordance with section 95 of the Virgin Islands Constitution, and acting in accordance with the advice of the Judicial and Legal Services Commission. … Continued
Limited visitation at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital has been re-instated effective immediately as the BVI Health Services Authority continues to institute measures to reduce the impact of COVID-19. Chief Operations Officer, Mrs. Cedorene Malone-Smith said the authority is aware that family plays a vital role in the health and wellbeing of patients and … Continued
UPDATED The male body found at a Fort Hill residence has been identified as Ruel Fahie of Tortola, BVI. The female body found at a residence on Virgin Gorda has been identified as Edis Hazelwood Bell. PREVIOUS STORY Police are presently on the scene where another man was found dead just moments ago at his … Continued
