The British Virgin Islands has called for the Associate Members of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) to continue to be included in the regional organisation’s COVID-19 response and future initiatives aimed at post-pandemic recovery. Speaking at the virtual 5th ACS International Cooperation Conference that attracted more than 80 potential donors and development partners, Special Envoy of the Premier … Continued
The daughter-in-law of a British billionaire was charged Monday with manslaughter by negligence in the shooting death of a top police officer in Belize, according to reports. Jasmine Hartin, 32, who is married to the son of politically connected businessman Lord Michael Ashcroft, was denied bail at her arraignment Monday night, The Daily Mail reported. She … Continued
Two senior officers from Her Majesty’s Prison have been placed on administrative leave following a three-way stabbing that led to the murder of inmate Nickail Chambers. This was confirmed in an official statement released by the National Security Council which stated “Considering the matters at hand, the NSC later issued a decision, which instructed that … Continued
The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) has called on the region to pay close attention to the upcoming hurricane season. The 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which runs from June 1 to November 30, is forecast to be above normal with a likely range of 13 to 20 named storms (winds of 39 mph or … Continued
The notoriously violent Jalisco cartel has responded to Mexico’s “hugs, not bullets” policy with a policy of its own The cartel kidnapped several members of an elite police force in the state of Guanajuato, tortured them to obtain names and addresses of fellow officers, and is now hunting down and killing police at their homes, … Continued
Virgin Islands Search and Rescue (VISAR) announced today its support of Wear Your Life Jacket at Work Day on Friday, May 21, 2021. VISAR joins boating professionals and outdoor enthusiasts to heighten awareness of different life jacket styles that are available, and demonstrate their comfort and versatility by wearing them to work. The annual event, … Continued
History was created today when Dr Carla Barnett was appointed as the first female Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). The leaders unanimously agreed to Barnett’s appointment at a Special Session, which was chaired by Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley. Barnett, a national of Belize, will be the first person from the … Continued
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries’ School Garden Initiative is the recipient of an irrigation system including an irrigation hose, fittings, emitters and seedlings including, okra, kale, lemon basil, season and bell peppers courtesy of the Fort Garden Centre and Plant Wise VI. The Fort Garden Centre donated the irrigation system while the seedlings were … Continued
As part of their overall thrust of pursuing projects that offer protection and restoration of the environment, the newly formed Rotary Club of Central Tortola has embarked on a mission to partner with local agencies to replant hundreds of mangroves lost to the 2017 hurricanes. The club plans to deploy its members and other volunteers … Continued
This summer the Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) teamed up with the Rotary Club of Tortola, a long time partner to offer a YEP “POP UP” branch in Road Town at the Multi-Purpose Sports complex. The programme will run for the months of July and August, with free enrolment to children ages 8-15. Children will have … Continued
