Earlier today January 10th, 2022 the Norwegian Dawn arrived to the Tortola Pier Park at 6am and left at 12pm with some 1041 and 1058 crew. The Cyril B Romney Tortola Pier Park as is customary informed clients of the Pier Park of the arrival of the ship and that in this case the passengers … Continued
In a recent Facebook post, VI Youth Parliament member and 7th District Community and Youth organizer Kevon S. Lettsome made a public appeal to 7th District Representative and the Government of the Virgin Islands to swiftly reopen the Rosalind Penn Health center in the district. Lettsome began by thanking health care professionals saying, “Firstly, my … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has completed its installation of 10 CCTV cameras on the sister island of Virgin Gorda, which have been placed in strategic locations to combat crime. Commissioner of Police Mark Collins gave the update to media officials during a recent press conference. He said, “A major fight against crime is … Continued
Today, Saturday January 8th, 2022 family, friends and colleagues gathered to pay their final respects to Jaimez Stoutt. The somber service saw mourners from near and far. Stoutt was fatally wounded while in Crystal’s Nightclub in Free Bottom early Saturday December 11th, 2021. Investigations are ongoing, however no arrest have been made or no one … Continued
As part of the aggressive response to the COVID-19 case spike in the Territory, the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) is maximizing its inoculation campaign by organizing a special weekend vaccination clinic that offers first, second, and third (booster) doses of the Pfizer and Astra Zeneca vaccines. This vaccination clinic is slated for 8th and … Continued
The British Virgin Islands has confirmed that the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus is present in the territory, as cases surpass 1000, with more than 100 healthcare workers affected and two additional deaths. This was confirmed by the Minister of Health Carvin Malone during a late evening media conference on Friday December 7.He said, … Continued
Recently recaptured prisoner Jose Almestica slapped with 28 new charges after being caught with 20 guns, a large quantity of cash and nearly 500 kilos of cocaine valued approximately $50 million. This was revealed by the Commissioner of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Mark Collins during a press conference held today Friday January 7. … Continued
With the territory recording some 357 new active positive COVID-19 cases within a three-day period, some health officials are now suspecting that the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus may be in the British Virgin Islands. This is according to the Minister for Health Carvin Malone who made the disclosure during an interview with 284News. … Continued
ABC News Sidney Poitier, the Oscar-winning actor who brought a quiet dignity to his characters on screen and helped break down the color barrier in Hollywood, has died. He was 94 years old. Poitier’s death was confirmed by two Bahamian ministers. Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper told ABC News he was “conflicted with great sadness … Continued
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating two missing Virgin Islands young men, Khori Prince, 22 and Kelvin Turnbull Jr., 20. The two men were reported missing on January 4th and are believed to have boarded a private vessel on the evening of December 31st, 2021. Police say they have carried out investigations locally … Continued
