Twenty-eight-year old Shaun Massicott of East End was slapped with two charges in the police confiscation of over 200 kilos of cocaine. The accused had initially made good his escape during the drug bust earlier this year. According to official reports, Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force while on mobile patrol noticed a … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon. Andrew A. Fahie, and newly appointed UNDP Resident Representative for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, Ms. Valerie Cliff, have discussed continued collaboration between the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and UNDP on COVID-19 response, sustainable development, resilience of Small Island Developing States (SIDS), and support to Micro, Small and Medium … Continued
Twenty three persons have succumbed to Coronavirus in the British Virgin Islands according to official reports. The July 20th press release sent out by the Ministry of Health stated that 5 of the victims died at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital while 1 passed away at home. “The deceased are a 50-year-old female who … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force continues to see persons within the community violating the COVID Suppression Orders. Acting Deputy Commissioner Jacqueline Vanterpool notes that gatherings of any kind, even outdoors, are still in breach of the Public Health Orders and must cease if the Territory is to reduce the rapid transmission of the COVID virus. … Continued
The High Court Monday jailed former chief minister, David Brandt for 15 years after he had earlier been found guilty on six counts of sexual exploitation and one count of perverting the course. The Court had set sentencing for July 14, for Brandt, who had originally been charged with seven sexual exploitation charges, but, the … Continued
What does vaccines effectiveness mean? Vaccine effectiveness refers to how well a vaccine works in the real world. The figures are given with respect to particular outcomes, such as infection, symptomatic disease, hospital admission or death. If a Covid-19 vaccine is “90% effective” against symptomatic disease it means vaccinated people have a 90% lower risk … Continued
The YEP Board of Directors in discussions with sponsors have reluctantly decided to postpone the summer programme in Road Town. Executive Director of YEP, Mr. Stacy Mather, MBE “we have considered the present situation in the territory as it relates to COVID-19, along with the mandated postponement of summer programs by the BVI Government. Moreover, … Continued
Residents of the British Virgin Islands will soon be able to access the Moderna and Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines by way of travel to the United States Virgin Islands. This was confirmed by our newsroom in conversation with the Minister of Health and Social Development, Honorable Carvin Malone who said the BVI is in conversation with … Continued
A popular St. Thomas Soca artist has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor on several occasions, V.I.P.D. Public information Officer Toby Derima has announced. The suspect was also charged with aggravated rape. According to the V.I.P.D. news release, Jefferson Faustin, known as BDJ, who has worked with multiple bands including at one point the … Continued
Grieving the loss of a loved one while coping with the fear and anxiety related to the COVID-19 pandemic can be especially overwhelming. Social distancing, “stay-at home-orders,” and limits on the size of in-person gatherings have changed the way friends and family can gather and grieve, including holding traditional funeral services, regardless of whether or not the person’s … Continued
