The US has condemned attempts by President Nicolás Maduro to recognise a disputed part of Guyanese territory as Venezuela’s. In a tweet on Sunday, Acting Assistant Secretary for US Department of State’s Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, Michael Kozak said: “The US supports the International Court of Justice (ICJ) 12/18 ruling that it has jurisdiction … Continued
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) officially reopened its borders to international travelers on 1 December , exclusive to arrivals at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island. With safety and socially-distanced travel top of mind, the BVI Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITB&FC) is now excited to announce a partnership with evoJets, one of … Continued
Today the British Virgin Islands welcomed “Rhapsody of the Sea”, the first cruise ship to return to the BVI since borders officially closed in March,2020 following the coronavirus pandemic. “Granduer of the Seas” another ship from the Royal Caribbean fleet is also scheduled to arrive tomorrow, January 11, 2021. The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority … Continued
According to reports reaching our newsroom, Kenneth Baker has been tipped to lead the Financial Services Commission following the retirement of Dr. Robert Mathavious OBE. Mr. Kenneth Baker, was jointly the Deputy Managing Director, Regulation and the Director of the Banking, Insolvency and Fiduciary Services Division. He joined the Financial Services Department in June 2000 … Continued
(CNN) – President Donald Trump said he would not attend his successor’s swearing-in, a day after his top aides cajoled him into releasing a video conceding he would soon be departing office. “To all of those who have asked, I will not be going to the Inauguration on January 20th,” Trump tweeted, making formal what many had long … Continued
It has been confirmed that two visitors subsequently tested positive for the COVID-19 virus after being released from their 4-day quarantine. This was confirmed by the Minister of Health, Hon. Carvin Malone in a government-released COVID-19 update. Minister Malone explained that the visitors did a PCR test upon their arrival into the territory and a … Continued
LOOPS – US Virgin Islands Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett has condemned yesterday’s storming of the US Capitol Building by supporters of outgoing President Donald Trump. Plaskett, who was in the Congress Chamber when the rioters breached security barriers in a bid to stop the certification of last November’s Presidential Election, posted on Twitter: “The democracy WILL … Continued
In a government issued press release, The Ministry of Health and Social Development has confirmed that someone who attended the club Coco-Maya, in Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda from approximately 10:00 p.m. until 12:00 midnight on Old Year’s night has tested positive for COVID-19. The Ministry is urging all persons who partied at Coco Maya during … Continued
It has been officially announced that Mrs. Jeanette Scatliffe Boynes has been appointed to the position of Acting Director of the Social Security Board. This comes after the early departure of Mrs. Antoinette Skelton. Skelton tendered her resignation on 31st December 2020 prior to her scheduled retirement of 30th June 2021. Scatliffe Boynes appointment was … Continued
A woman who was shot inside the U.S. Capitol during the violent pro-Trump protest has died. That’s according to two officials familiar with the matter who spoke to The Associated Press on Wednesday on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to speak publicly. The Metropolitan Police Department said it was taking the lead on … Continued
