The recently dispatched community officers are again moving around and making their mark within the assigned communities. Acting Deputy Commissioner Jacqueline Vanterpool says the COVID-19 outbreak in July and August halted much of the in-person links the officers intended to build, however work has restarted in September. “We are pleased with the enthusiasm showed by … Continued
Ephraim Penn secured a fourth consecutive term as President of the BVI Olympic Committee on Thursday night, defeating challenger Cleave Farrington for the pivotal post. The elections were conducted at the BVIOC office at Road Reef Plaza and were overseen by an independent election committee comprising Mrs. Kisheba Sprauve, Gareth Thomas and Kayron Todman. Also … Continued
In a move out of the ordinary, Commissioner of Police Mark Collins chose this week to honour the three officers who bravely rescued the young man that threw himself into the water off Road Town Jetty in an apparent suicide attempt. While officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force are recognised at an annual ceremony for displaying leadership and exemplary skills above and beyond their general duties, Commissioner made exception for these … Continued
As we celebrate World Cerebral Palsy Day, BVIslander and differently abled Karyn Alexander is calling for more community compassion and inclusivity for persons living with this disorder. “Not just me, but other persons with disabling conditions did not, nor are they now given much accommodations. People do not accept that individuals with disabilities are different, … Continued
A federal jury in San Francisco has ordered Tesla to pay nearly $137 million to a Black elevator operator who accused the carmaker of ignoring racial abuse he faced while working at the automaker’s factory. The plaintiff, Owen Diaz, said he worked at the factory in Fremont, Calif., for about a year in 2015 and … Continued
The Orange County, Florida, medical examiner confirmed Tuesday that the body found in a wooded area near the Tymber Skan on the Lake apartment complex in Orlando on Saturday is 19-year-old Miya Marcano. “A positive identification of a female whose body was recovered in a wooded area on October 2, 2021 has been identified as Miya Marcano,” … Continued
Approximately 165 students and 22 faculty members of the Willard Wheatley Primary School will be able to enjoy warm meals during their lunch break following a donation of four new microwaves from the Lions Club of Tortola as part of the Club’s Back to School initiative. Speaking at a brief presentation on Monday October 4, … Continued
Inspector Kendolph Bobb who leads the Family and Juvenile Unit at the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force with responsibility for rape and molestation cases, revealed that amended legislation is still awaiting Cabinet’s approval some 5 years after submission. Mr. Bobb said a sexual offenders registry was proposed among the amendments. Inspector Bob, while speaking at … Continued
Facebook Inc.’s services went offline for as much as six hours Monday in an extended outage that disrupted access for users and businesses around the world and left the tech company flailing for a solution. The company apologized for the outage, which affected its core platforms and apps including WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook Messenger—and which an … Continued
Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley is reiterating the importance of developing a love for reading as the Territory gears up to observe ‘Reading is Fun Week’ from October 10 to 16. Honourable Wheatley said, “I am happy to see the hard work put into this annual … Continued
