The British Virgin Islands’ (BVI’s) financial services sector has continued to see strong growth in the first half of 2021, with a 68 percent increase in company incorporations and almost a three-fold (269%) increase in the registration of limited partnerships (LPs). This is according to a media release from the Premier’s Office which said that … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM Hurricane Sam is rapidly intensifying and the National Hurricane Center is projecting that the storm — sustaining 85 mph as of 5:00 p.m. Friday — will become a major hurricane by Saturday. Hurricane-force winds extend outward to 15 miles, and tropical storm-force winds outward to 60 miles. According to Yale University’s Climate Connections, … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM The Democratic Party of the Virgin Islands on Friday castigated party member Senator Marvin Blyden, condemning the Senate majority leader for putting Virgin Islanders at “deadly risk,” and for acting “selfish and careless” when he attended a function with scores of people last Saturday after testing positive for Covid-19 two days earlier. “The … Continued
The Ministry of Health and Social Development will be launching a parade and health fair for adults and children as part of activities to observe World Food Day on October 16. The events are being organised for residents to address issues related to their overall health and well-being in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic … Continued
In an effort to enhance the delivery of quality education in the Territory,NAGICO Insurances recently joined with the Rotary Club of Central Tortola(RCCT) to donate a state-of-the-art interactive Smart Board to the EbenezerThomas Primary School. Dr. The Honourable Natalio Wheatley, Ministry of Education, Culture,Agriculture, Fisheries, Youth Affairs and Sports accepted the donation onbehalf of the … Continued
The number of new COVID-19 cases continued to fall last week, with 3.6 million new cases reported globally, down from 4 million new infections the previous week, the World Health Organization said. Last week’s drop marked the first substantial decline for more than two months, with falling COVID-19 cases in every world region. In its … Continued
Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Vincent Wheatley has voiced his disapproval in the manner of which the Premier of the Virgin Islands was displayed in a recent Commission of Inquiry hearing. Minister Wheatley in a recent appearance on the Honestly Speaking radio programme said he believes that Premier Andrew Fahie during his hearing … Continued
ABC 25 WPBF Tropical Storm Sam formed today Thursday. It is the 18th named storm of the season. Tropical storms Peter and Rose formed over the weekend, but have been downgraded to depressions. The National Hurricane Center continues to monitor one other disturbance that could become a tropical depression in the Atlantic. None of them … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is recording an uptick in thefts of generators and tools left around private properties and road sides unattended. This week, one resident of Hodge’s Creek reported three generators stolen from her property, while a contractor reported a generator stolen from his construction site. Weed eaters and blowers were also … Continued
Officers within the Public Service continue to be overwhelmed with the high volume of work and what has been described as “unreasonable” deadlines set by the Commission of Inquiry. This is according to Premier Andrew Fahie who made the comments during yesterday’s Sitting of the House of Assembly as he requested for a rearrangement of … Continued
His Excellency the Governor John Rankin continues to urge residents of the Virgin Islands to Be Ready for the possibility of a tropical storm or hurricane as the Atlantic basin remains active. “History shows us that September brings more storm activity than any other time of the year. The best way to protect lives and livelihoods from … Continued
The recent decision made by the Supreme High Court to administer legal charges totaling more $77,000 for the now withdrawn injunction which was filed against the Commission of Inquiry attorneys, is now being described as an act of interference against the BVI Legislature. This assertion comes from the Speaker of the House of Assembly Julian … Continued
The Water and Sewerage Department continues improvement efforts in the replacement of defective meters, with digital metres across the Territory. Director Mrs. Perline Scatliffe-Leonard said work began in July 2020 to replace faulty mechanical metres that have been in the field for 20 plus years and have surpassed their useful life. Mrs. Scatliffe-Leonard said, “Approximately … Continued
The Jost Van Dyke Primary School is expected to reopen today Wednesday September 22 after the majority of the issues identified recently have been rectified. This is according to the Education Minister Dr. Natalio Wheatley who made the announcement while speaking on the VIP Lets Talk radio programme last night. He said the works completed … Continued
VI Consortium The V.I. Dept. of Health Tuesday night announced the 69th Covid-19 related death in the U.S. Virgin Islands, an announcement that came just hours after the department announced the 68th death related to the virus. “After further investigating cause of death and ensuring notification of next of kin, the Virgin Islands Department of … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM The V.I. Department of Health on Tuesday announced the 68th Covid-related death in the U.S. Virgin Islands. “After further investigating cause of death and ensuring notification of next of kin, the Virgin Islands Department of Health is saddened to confirm the territory’s sixty-eighth death related to Covid-19. The deceased is a 61-year-old female … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM Senator Marvin Blyden may be stripped of his Majority Leader position in the Senate, following Mr. Blyden’s flouting of the V.I. Dept. of Health’s Covid-19 protocols after he admitted to testing positive twice the same day for Covid-19 and attending a party two days later. The Office of the Senate President Donna Frett-Gregory … Continued
caribbean news now Minnis is out as the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) led by Attorney Phillip Davis won a landslide victory in the General Election held last Thursday, 16 September 2021. Prime Minister Hubert Minnis, who had been hoping to become the first prime minister in 24 years to win a second five-year term, already … Continued
Yahoo News Thousands of Haitian migrants who were camped under a bridge in Texas have reportedly been released into the U.S., despite the Biden administration’s assurances that they would be removed from the country. A U.S. official reportedly told the Associated Press that the migrants are being released into the country on a “very, very … Continued
The Biden administration will require all international travelers coming into the United States to be fully vaccinated and tested for Covid-19 under a new system that will open up air travel to vaccinated foreign nationals from dozens of countries for the first time since the early days of the pandemic. Starting in early November, foreign nationals will … Continued
Delta Air Lines will charge employees on the company health plan $200 a month if they fail to get vaccinated against COVID-19, a policy the airline’s top executive says is necessary because the average hospital stay for the virus costs the airline $40,000. CEO Ed Bastian said that all employees who have been hospitalized for … Continued
The U.S. gave full approval to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, a milestone that may help lift public confidence in the shots as the nation battles the most contagious coronavirus mutant yet. The vaccine made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech now carries the strongest endorsement from the Food and Drug Administration, which has never … Continued
Delta Air Lines will charge employees on the company health plan $200 a month if they fail to get vaccinated against COVID-19, a policy the airline’s top executive says is necessary because the average hospital stay for the virus costs the airline $40,000. CEO Ed Bastian said that all employees who have been hospitalized for … Continued
Nearly 50 percent of member businesses who responded to a recent survey conducted by BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association (BVICCHA) have said that they support requiring employee vaccination. The BVICCHA revealed those statistics in a recent publication which also said that 63 percent of members support vaccination, over 90 percent of member respondents … Continued
Michael B Jordan has indicated that he will rename the J’ouvert rum. Jordan posted to his Instagram stories that he has heard the outcry and will rename the rum. “I just wanna say on behlaf od myself and our partners that our intention was never to offend or hurt a culture (we love, & respect) & hoped … Continued
A lawsuit has been filed against the Guyanese government seeking to stop oil and gas exploration in the country’s offshore blocks. The lawsuit was filed by Quadad De Freitas, a 21 year old indigenous tour guide and Dr Troy Thomas, a University Lecturer, who claim that the government’s approval of exploration licenses goes against its … Continued
Federal prosecutors in R. Kelly’s sex trafficking case say he had sexual contact with an underage boy in addition to girls, and the government wants jurors in his upcoming sex trafficking trial to hear those claims. Prosecutors aired a wide-ranging raft of additional allegations — but not new charges — against the R&B star in … Continued
CNN STYLE New Barbie doll modeled on tennis star Naomi Osaka has sold out just hours after it was released on Monday. The new doll is part of the Barbie Role Model series and holds a Yonex tennis racket, according to a press release from toy company Mattel. It sports a Nike tennis dress and … Continued
After 13 years of near silence in the conservatorship that controls her life and money, Britney Spears passionately told a judge Wednesday that she wants to end the “abusive” case that has made her feel demoralised and enslaved. Speaking in open court for the first time in the case, Spears condemned her father and others … Continued
VI CONSORITIUM Five-time NBA champion, two-time NBA M.V.P., three-time NBA Finals M.V.P. and fifteen-time NBA All Star player, Tim Duncan — a St. Croix native — will officially have another accolade associated to his name on Saturday: hall of fame inductee. Mr. Duncan will be officially inducted on Saturday into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall … Continued
I recently shared this with some friends during a conversation about the ongoing Commission of Inquiry. I view the COI through a historical context, where our foreparents built this territory since 1834. They survived world wars, global depressions, hurricanes, tsunamis, migrating for work, droughts, a cholera outbreak, and God only knows what else for us … Continued
As a woman in politics, I have been listening intently to the recent discussion about women leaders and the merits of an all-female Cabinet. I believe in life there should be balance, and the House of Assembly and the Cabinet, where life-changing decisions are made, are not exempted from this. If women make up 50 … Continued
Last night I shared this with some friends during a conversation about the current Commission of Inquiry. The historical context that I view it through is one where our fore-parents built this country since 1834. They survived world wars, global depressions, hurricanes, tsunamis, migrating for work, droughts, a cholera outbreak and God-only-knows what else for … Continued
Caribbean News Online by Dr. Abiola Inniss Ph.D. LLM In recent weeks, and not for the first time, there has been a tremendous clamour over the issue of cultural appropriation. This time it was about the use of the word J’ouvert as the label for a rum product to be produced by the well-known American … Continued
Speaker of the House of Assembly Julian Willock believes that vaccinations should be made mandatory in the British Virgin Islands for all residents except two special categories of persons. The speaker made the statement during a recent Sitting of the House of Assembly, where he said he believes vaccines should be made mandatory for all … Continued
Premier Andrew Fahie says his administration did not in any way try to hide the recent ministerial political advisor initiative from the people, stating that his government made sure the information was brought to residents through publications. Premier Fahie made the statement during a recent broadcast of the Virgin Islands Party Let’s Talk radio programme. … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands will be seeking to move a motion in the House of Assembly on Thursday to prevent Territorial at Large Representative Neville Smith from having to vacate his seat after entering into two contracts with government agencies valuing more than $170,000. This was revealed in the Order Paper of the … Continued
Due to the territory’s current spike in COVID-19 cases, coupled with many outstanding important documents, the Commission of Inquiry (COI) will be breaking for hearings until late August as the team prepares to make a brief return to the United Kingdom. This is according to a media release from the COI’s Secretary Steven Chandler who … Continued
Products of the BVIFA / BDO School Leagues, Luca Chalwell and Jake Forbes are not only pushing for regular spots in the Men’s National Team but are also keeping interest in England’s FA Youth Cup alive for the club Poole Town FC. Poole kicked off their FA Youth Cup, England’s most prestigious Youth tournament, campaign … Continued
The BVI Basketball Federation will be taking a no tolerance stance following this weekend’s altercation at a basketball game and will be instituting bans and suspensions following investigations into the matter. This is according to the federation’s President Dereck Varlack who told 284 News in an interview on Monday September 20, that his organisation will … Continued
VG Bayside Blazers are through to the second round of the BVI Basketball Federation’s 2021 District League competition after coming from behind to edge Filipinas by 3 points. Playing on Wednesday September 15, the Blazer led at the end of the first quarter by just one point, 18-17 but were down by four points at … Continued
Although a lot of attention and focus from the FA rightly is aimed at National teams’ development, the grassroots levels are never forgotten and indeed will be back centre stage in a few short weeks The FA After Schools programme has already been up and running on a regular basis and by the middle of … Continued
