A joint venture between local firms Tandem Development and D & B Heavy Equipment Services Limited has been approved to allow for the construction a state-of-the-art National Emergency Operations Centre, announced Premier and Minister for Finance Andrew Fahie at a signing ceremony yesterday afternoon. The contract, which includes demolition of the existing structure, installation of … Continued
Majah Hype was arrested and placed in jail in Cobb County, Georgia, on Thursday night. He has since been released on $15,000 bail. A copy of the charge sheet released on the internet shows that the popular comedian, whose name is Joseph Nigel Theron, was booked around 9:30 PM on felony kidnapping charges, one count … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is now seeking the public’s help in identifying the perpetrators of a double robbery in Seacow’s Bay. The official press release from the RVIPF stated “initial investigations indicate that around 8:45pm, two males dressed in black long sleeved hoodies entered De la Santa’s Bakery and Restaurant. One of the … Continued
Press Release The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force charged one man yesterday in connection with the cocaine recovered in a rental vehicle last week in the Hodges Creek area. Devon Bedford of Harrigan Estate was arrested and charged for unlawful possession and possession with intent to supply with other persons unknown. Bedford is scheduled to … Continued
The Right Honourable Sir Gary Hickinbottom is imploring the public to submit any pertinent information that will be helpful in the Commission of Inquiry launched into possible corruption in Government and public service within recent years. A press release from Secretary to the Commission, Steven Chandler stated “The Commissioner welcomes and encourages public input into … Continued
Cicely Tyson, an award-winning icon of the stage and screen who broke barriers for Black actresses with surpassing dignity, died Thursday, her longtime manager Larry Thompson confirmed to CNN. She was 96. A family statement did not reveal the cause of death. The actress chronicled her lengthy career in her first memoir, “Just As I … Continued
GIS Ten security and protection officers received His Excellency the Governor’s Medal for Meritorious Service at a recognition ceremony at the Old Government House Museum on Friday, January 22, 2021. The officers represented the five branches of security and protection forces in the Territory: the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, Her Majesty’s Customs, the Immigration … Continued
Steady progress continues to be made on the recovery front as new contracts were signed to advance recovery works in the Virgin Islands. K and C Construction was awarded the contract for the repairs to the Attorney General’s (AG) Residence valued at 331,862.53 at a contract signing ceremony on January 21. The scope of works … Continued
The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has received a new automated extraction machine as it continues to enhance its laboratory arsenal to provide more efficient COVID-19 testing. Laboratory Manager, Ms. Colette McCurdy said the authority is also expecting an additional qTower thermocycler and that these pieces of equipment will increase productivity and COVID test results … Continued
Customers of the Water and Sewerage Department are being asked to settle all outstanding bills immediately for 2019 and previous years. Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities Honourable Kye Rymer recently announced that the Government of the Virgin Islands is offering a grace period of three months on the disconnections of water service. “The grace … Continued
