European Union lawmakers on Wednesday voted in favour of a “right to disconnect” from the internet and email, with around one-third of people now working from home across the 27-nation bloc due in large part to coronavirus restrictions.In a resolution, the parliamentarians argue that disconnecting from work should be a fundamental right and they want … Continued
The United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) has voted to remove cannabis from its classification as a dangerous drug.The CND’s 53 Member States voted to removed cannabis from Schedule IV of the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs where it was listed alongside deadly, addictive opioids, including heroin.The decision was made after the CND reviewed a … Continued
Marine Biologist in the Environment and Climate Change Unit Ms. Argel Horton is being featured by the Marine Conservation Society along with two (2) other prominent Caribbean Scientists and marine conservationists as they celebrate Black in Marine Science Week 2020, from November 29 to December 5. In the Black in Marine Science feature, Ms. Horton … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has charged another police officer in connection with the recent drug seizure of 2,353 kilos of cocaine. Emile Jimenez, 32, is being charged with the following charges; one count of being concerned in the supply of a controlled drug to another, three counts of unlawful possession of a control … Continued
St. Thomas Source Unemployment in the territory is like an “invisible hurricane,” creating unprecedented amounts of unemployment benefits insurance claims in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Labor Commissioner Gary Molloy told a V.I. Senate hearing on Tuesday. Testifying before the Committee on Education and Workforce Development, Molloy said the number of jobless claims has soared since … Continued
The British Virgin Islands is now on level 1, the lowest COVID-19 risk level on the United States Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) Travel Health Notice. The CDC’s Health Notice has a five-tiered Risk Assessment for COVID-19. The tiers are described as Level 4: COVID-19 Very High, Level 3: COVID-19 High, Level 2: COVID-19 Moderate, … Continued
GIS On Friday, December 4, the House of Assembly will meet in honour of the 70th anniversary of the restoration of the legislature in the Virgin Islands. The history of Legislatures in the British Virgin Islands can be roughly divided into two: colonial Legislatures in the 18th and 19th centuries, followed by a hiatus, then the … Continued
The UK has become the first country in the world to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for widespread use. British regulator, the MHRA, says the jab, which offers up to 95% protection against Covid-19 illness, is safe for rollout next week. Immunisations could start within days for those who need it the most, such as … Continued
STATEMENT FROM OFFICE OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS The public is advised that the matter of Nicholas Cancro, John Hines Jr, Lynee Ann Hines and Jeanne McKinnon who were apprehended by the Joint Task Force on the 19th November, 2020 was heard before Magistrate Christilyn Benjamin at 2:00 p.m. on 1st December, 2020. The Accused were … Continued
The public is advised of the following traffic disruptions as the Ministry of Transportation, Works and Utilities along with the Recovery and Development Agency progress with road rehabilitation projects throughout the Territory. TRAFFIC DISTRUPTIONS Little Dix Hill: Works on the slope stabilisation at Little Dix Hill will commence on December 2, 2020. One lane access … Continued
