As investigations continue into the circumstances which led to the death of Franklyn Malone, Police are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing his movements after he left the Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 19 November at around 12:15pm. On that day, Malone was wearing a blue jeans pants, white t-shirt, a pair of grey and white … Continued
The Premier of the Virgin Islands, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie and Government officials are showing up this Christmas Season in a very special way. Premier Fahie and Government Officials will be spreading BVILOVE and Christmas cheer in every district through carolling. The festivities are being dubbed under the themed “Premier’s Christmas around the Virgin Islands”. … Continued
(LOOPS) Anguilla will receive the COVID-19 vaccine in January. This following the United Kingdom’s commitment to incorporate Anguilla and the other overseas territories into the procurement for mainland UK. A release from the Ministry of Health advises that the vaccines could be on island as soon as January 19. “Although Anguilla has had only six COVID-19 … Continued
Death row inmate Brandon Bernard has been executed in Indiana after last-minute clemency pleas were rejected by the US Supreme Court. Bernard, 40, was convicted of murder in 1999 when he was a teenager, and is the youngest offender to be executed by the federal government in nearly 70 years. Bernard told the family of … Continued
A U.S. government advisory panel has endorsed Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine, in a major step toward an epic vaccination campaign that could finally conquer the outbreak. The Food and Drug Administration is expected to follow the recommendation issued Thursday by its expert advisers. The advisory group, in 17-4 vote with one abstention, concluded that the shot … Continued
Ellen DeGeneres announced on Thursday that she has tested positive for Covid-19.The popular talk show host tweeted the news from her verified Twitter account.”Hi Everyone,” DeGeneres wrote. “I want to let you all know that I tested positive for Covid-19. Fortunately, I’m feeling fine right now. Anyone who has been in close contact with me … Continued
In statement issued on December 12th 2020, Governor Jaspert gave updates on the Drugs (Prevention of Misuse) Amendment Bill, 2020. This bill will decriminalise possession of small amounts of cannabis and erase some previous convictions. Governor Jaspert explained that the UK Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab, would like to give further consideration to the bill to … Continued
In a press release, the Governor of the Virgin Islands Augutus J. U. Jaspert addressed the people of the Virgin Islands and gave updates on the Cannabis Licensing Bill. The Cannabis and Licensing Bill, 2020 was passed in the House of Assembly and handed over to the Governor’s Office for his assent in July, 2020 … Continued
GIS Employers, and online and print media are being reminded of the procedure to advertise job vacancies in the Virgin Islands. Deputy Labour Commissioner at the Department of Labour and Workforce Development, Mrs. Michelle McLean said in order to be deemed satisfactory by the department, job vacancy advertisements should list the following information: 1. The … Continued
The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency, which is an executive agency of the UK Government, will provide $174,000 of funding to BVI’s Virgin Islands Search and Rescue (VISAR) in order to support ongoing search and rescue operations in BVI. The announcement was made on Monday by the Governor during VISAR’s Annual General Meeting, which was … Continued
