Guyana police are searching for the boyfriend of a woman, whose body was found in a shallow grave on Friday. Police said that the 15-year-old sister of Shonnette Dover, led investigators to the area where the body was buried after she had been shot by her boyfriend, while he was cleaning a gun on the … Continued
Manager for the Expanded Programme on Immunization, Ms. Marina Bedeau is reminding residents of the Virgin Islands that being vaccinated prevents the spread of disease as the Territory observes Vaccination Week 2021. Ms. Bedeau said that vaccination week is an opportunity to highlight the importance of being vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases. She said, “During … Continued
The RVIPF Major Crime Team today charged two males with murder and robbery, and one female with aiding in the incident that resulted in the fatal wounding of Catherine Pickering on April 18. Charged with murder are Akeem Hopkinson, 22 and Shameek Grant, 28 both of Zion Hill. Both males were also charged with the possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and jointly charged with Shermar Richardson for robbery … Continued
The Foreign Secretary has announced the UK’s first sanctions under the new Global Anti-Corruption regime. Sanctions target 22 individuals involved in notorious corruption cases in Russia, South Africa, South Sudan and throughout Latin America Foreign Secretary vows to stop corrupt individuals using the UK as a safe haven for dirty money New sanctions regime stops … Continued
Writers across the Territory are being offered another opportunity to finesse their skills with the hosting of another writing workshop series titled: “The Speculative and the Real: Writing Across Genre” a Prose Fiction Masterclass. Literary Arts Officer at the Department of Culture, Ms. Anika Christopher said that the upcoming workshop will give writers the opportunity … Continued
Officials at the Ministry of Health and Social Development are alerting residents of an increase in the level of gastroenteritis also known as gastro in the British Virgin Islands. The Public Health Unit and the Environmental Health Division are currently investigating the cause in order to limit the spread. Gastro is an inflammation of the … Continued
The Government’s Inquiry Response Unit (IRU) is preparing for the next stage of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) this week with the arrival in the Virgin Islands of the Right Honourable Sir Geoffrey Cox QC. The Attorney General, on behalf of the Virgin Islands Government, has asked Sir Geoffrey Cox QC to carry out an … Continued
The Governor has announced that the COVID-19 vaccine will be mandatory for residents of the Turks and Caicos on work permits. Persons who (by choice) elect not to receive a COVID-19 vaccine will not have annual work permits renewed and will be required to leave the islands. All resident adults in the Turks and Caicos … Continued
Virgin Atlantic has launched the first live trials of the IATA Travel Pass by a UK airline. Customers on flight VS131, travelling for permitted reasons from London Heathrow to Barbados, were invited to download the free smartphone app and participate in the successful first trial flight, which departed just ahead of schedule at 10.24 am today … Continued
Fully vaccinated travelers coming into the British Virgin Islands will only be required to quarantine for 12-24 hours, according to new Cabinet decisions. This timeframe will allow for the day-0 test results to be returned. This was confirmed by Minister of Health and Social Development, Honorable Carvin Malone who said “effective 15th May 2021, fully … Continued
