The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency following a second emergency meeting that aimed to determine the potential of the virus to become a global threat. Reports are that the declaration was issued despite the failure of the WHO emergency committee to meet a consensus on the matter. … Continued
Territorial At Large Representative Honourable Carvin Malone believes that while it is all well and good for the territory to promote its tourism product, there is a dire need to ensure that the available infrastructure is up to par. Malone said the need for a proper infrastructure is to facilitate the influx of tourists needing … Continued
The winners of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission’s World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2022-Scavenger Hunt have been announced. First prize went to Laverne Varlack and Kia Soares. Anthony and Ronisha Williams were awarded 2nd prize while 3rd prize went to Wilford and Tasha Todman. The winners received prizes including cash, staycations, tablets for all seniors, … Continued
During a recent sitting of the House of Assembly, Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley addressed a field of questioning from the Opposition surrounding matters of the process of financial and human resource allocation for the fulfillment of the already agreed upon recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry report. On the issue of additional staff … Continued
Opposition Leader Honourable Julian Fraser is calling for the British Government to pay off the reparations owed to indigenous Virgin Islanders. Fraser made the appeal during the opening ceremony of the Bernard ‘Yampie’ Nibbs Festiville on Wednesday night at the Festival Grounds. He said the selected Virgin Islanders to receive reparations should fall under the … Continued
The banking and hospitality industries are being warned of a possible money laundering scheme that has been detected in the British Virgin Islands. The Financial Investigation Agency (FIA) made the disclosure on Thursday, July 28, stating that the individual involved in the scheme remains unknown at this present time. The FIA said the individuals have … Continued
Preliminary investigations from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) into the territory’s two most recent missing men have not found any evidence to support the recent reports that they left the territory. This was confirmed by the RVIPF on Wednesday, as they renewed their appeal to the public in providing any assistance which may … Continued
The Tortola Toastmasters Club of the BVI installed the 2022-2023 Executive Committee Members prior to the commencement of the new year on July 1, 2022. At the Starry Night – A Black Tie Affair Installation Dinner on 16th July, 2022, Past President Ernald George and Past Area Director Melony James served as Toastmasters of the … Continued
The special task force which was announced back in March 2022 with the aim of tackling price gouging in the territory was never established and will likely remain inactive. Premier Dr. the Honourable Natlaio Wheatley made the disclosure during a recent press conference after local media enquired about the initiative. He said his research found … Continued
In the coming weeks, officials from the Territory will convene virtually with counterparts from CARICOM associates and member states to engage in consultations on the draft CARICOM Regional Gender Equality Strategy. The consultations series, facilitated by the CARICOM Secretariat, commenced on Tuesday, July 26 and brings together Senior officials from Ministries of Gender, Education, Health, … Continued
