The Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Agriculture and Fisheries has handed over the first 2020 Don Hanson Charitable Foundation box filled with books to the Willard Wheatley Primary School. The box, which is referred to as the “Hanson Box” was handed over by the His Excellency the Governor John James Rankin, CMG to the … Continued
Minister for Natural Resources, Labor and Immigration, Honorable Vincent Wheatley has announced that beaches will remain open to the BVI public despite requests from a cruise company to have it open only to their passengers and a flyer circulating from the National Parks Trust that suggests otherwise. The flyer posted to the National Parks Trust … Continued
The Ministry of Health and Social Development is urging the community to take precautions following a significant increase in COVID-19 cases in the Territory. Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ronald Georges confirmed that there are currently 49 confirmed cases with more cases expected as contact tracing continues. “The team lead by National Epidemiologist Ms. Harmonie … Continued
Pennsylvania’s highest court overturned Bill Cosby’s sex assault conviction Wednesday after finding an agreement with a previous prosecutor prevented him from being charged in the case. Cosby has served more than two years of a three- to 10-year sentence at a state prison near Philadelphia. He had vowed to serve all 10 years rather than … Continued
The United Nations Human Rights Council has urged global action including reparations to “make amends” for racism against people of African descent. Its new report also urges educational reform and apologies to address discrimination. The findings cite concerns in about 60 countries including the UK, Belgium, France, Canada, Brazil and Colombia. The study began after … Continued
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) has received strong backing by the United Nations (UN) Special Committee on Decolonization (C-24) regarding the self-governance of the Territory and its right to self-determination at the recently concluded session of the C-24 at UN Headquarters from 14th – 25th June 2021. In addressing the question of the British Virgin … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands and health officials territory-wide are in a dire push to get residents vaccinated before the shots expire on July 31st. First timers have until July 3rd to secure the first dose and must secure the second shot by July 31st, according to the Minister of Health, Carvin Malone. “To … Continued
Residents who attended the June 29th graduation ceremony of the Bregado Flax Educational Center are being asked to isolate as someone who tested positive for the Covid-19 virus was in attendance. This is according to an official press release sent out yesterday by the Ministry of Health and Social development. “The Public Health Unit is … Continued
Three Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries registered milestones in relation to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as the region continued to record deaths and new cases of the virus. In Suriname, with eight lives lost in the past 24 hours to the virus, the authorities on the Dutch-speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country reported that the country passed … Continued
Governor Albert Bryan has welcomed a decision by the federal government in Washington to allow states and territories to use COVID-19 relief funds to fight gun violence. In a statement, Bryan said President Joe Biden’s directive has provided the US Virgin Islands with an unprecedented opportunity to make significant inroads in curbing violent crime. “We … Continued
