As more Caribbean islands reopen, new protocols are being introduced on a continuous basis to woo visitors while ensuring the safety of citizens. Among the measures some islands have implemented is the use of apps to track people’s movements in the event they test positive for COVID-19 and provide them with information they need to … Continued
Members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force have now apprehended and charged Royden Sebastian for the gruesome murder or George “Shawala” Burrows. The October 14th report from the Police force states “the Major Crime Team charged one man, Royden Sebastian, for the murder of George Burrows. Sebastian, 37, of Free Bottom was taken into … Continued
The Government of the US Virgin Islands has lifted some restrictions on bars, churches, restaurants and nightclubs which were imposed to reduce coronavirus transmissions. Governor Albert Bryan Jr announced the relaxed restrictions today as the territory’s rate of positivity for the virus had decreased significantly. “We are slowly getting back to normalcy, but we can’t … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), in a statement issued on the October 14th 2020, said the investigations into the two murders of 2020, remains “very active”. On October 13th 2020, it was reported that four individuals were arrested, but not charged, in connection with the two murders of 2020. One person was arrest … Continued
In enhancing the customer service experience, the Social Security Board (SSB) of the Virgin Islands relocated its Virgin Gorda sub-office to its new home at The Village Rose Mall, South Valley. During last Monday’s reopening ceremony, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley, MHA, Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration said, “Social Security is one of the … Continued
A Guyanese-American man is suing Caribbean Airlines (CAL) after he unwittingly transported drugs to New York from the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, two years ago. Simeon Wilson, a Queens resident, told the New York Post that his nightmare began after he had spent a week with family celebrating his elderly father’s birthday. According to documents … Continued
Guyana Petroleum Digest International Airlines reacted positively and swiftly to the Government of Guyana’s decision to reopen its airports effective today October 12, following closure since March 20 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The government of the world’s newest petrostate and one of the hottest oil exploration spots, which has seen more than 8 billion barrels … Continued
Citing safety concerns, a Minnesota judge on Friday issued new conditions of release for an ex-Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of George Floyd that would allow him to live in a neighboring state while he awaits trial. Derek Chauvin posted $1 million bond on Wednesday and was allowed to walk free from the … Continued
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – The cash-strapped regional airline, LIAT, which is undergoing a restructuring program, is likely to return to the skies in November, a senior government minister in Antigua has said. But Information Minister Melford Nicholas told reporters that he would not want to give a specific date as to when the airline, … Continued
A new free online course, which investigates the history of British colonial slavery in the Caribbean, has been launched by the University of the West Indies (UWI) and University of Glasgow (UoG). The four week course, called History of Slavery in the British Caribbean, takes participants on a 350-year journey from West Africa and the … Continued
