Saint Lucia’s radio stations may soon be mandated to play 50 percent music originating from the countries of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS). Prime Minister Allen Chastanet has revealed that his Government is looking to legislate mandatory local content on radio stations on the islands. Chastanet made the announcement while speaking on the Real FM News News Spin … Continued
GIS Dr Robert Mathavious is the Territory’s newest recipient of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the Queen’s 2020 Birthday Honours for his contributions to financial services. Dr Mathavious has served the British Virgin Islands for nearly 40 years across the finance and volunteer sectors. He is widely known as the chief architect … Continued
A Royal Navy task group has prevented drugs worth more than £160 million from potentially reaching the UK on two daring operations in the Caribbean. The HMS Medway , a boat from this very UK fleet is currently providing border security in the British Virgin Islands. RFA Argus, alongside her Wildcat and Merlin helicopters, Royal … Continued
GIS Rehabilitation and slope stabilisation works are about to begin on the Hope Hill to Sabbath Hill road. Works will be done in four main areas along the road and excavation and debris removal is scheduled to begin for the work site east of the catchment at Hope Hill. The project is expected to … Continued
GIS “Smoke kills – Be fire safe and fire smart”, is the theme for Fire Safety Awareness Week 2020. Chief Fire Officer Mr. Zebalon McLean said that in spite of the COVID-19 challenges, the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Service remains committed to residents in observing Fire Safety practices. Mr. McLean said, “Businesses, departments and … Continued
GIS- Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie said that Virgin Islands contractors have the potential to compete on global markets. Premier Fahie was at the time addressing the Recovery and Development Agency’s contract signing for the Ballast Bay Road Rehabilitation and Slope Stablisation, Great Mountain II Road Rehabilitation and Slope Stabilisation and … Continued
Loop News The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is concerned that some Caribbean countries which were managing COVID-19 are now experiencing spikes in the virus. Cuba and Jamaica were identified as two such countries. To date, Cuba has recorded a total of 5,917 confirmed cases and Jamaica 7,191. PAHO Director Dr Carissa Etienne said: “We are concerned about spikes in cases, … Continued
Loop news Police files released Wednesday detail contacts between Breonna Taylor and a former boyfriend who was suspected of drug dealing but include him saying in a recorded jailhouse conversation on the day she was fatally shot by police that they had not “been around each other” in more than two months. The files contain … Continued
His Excellency the Governor Augustus J.U. Jaspert is yet to sign off on the proposed 42-page Cannabis Licensing Act, 2020, seeking to legalize medicinal marijuana in the BVI. When consulted by our newsroom on the seeming delay, the office of the Governor said “on the marijuana bill, the Governor is currently considering the legislation in … Continued
During yesterday’s COVID-19 update, Minister of Health and Social Development, Hon. Carvin Malone presented the Territory’s epidemiological report. As of the 7th October, 2020, 5193 persons have been tested for COVID-19 in the Territory, 71 persons tested positive (0 active cases, 70 recoveries and 1 death) Honourable Malone acknowledged the hard work that resulted in … Continued
