The year 2024 has officially become Earth’s hottest on record, with global temperatures soaring past the critical 1.5°C threshold set by the Paris Agreement for the first time, international climate monitoring agencies announced Friday. The European Commission’s Copernicus Climate Service calculated a staggering 1.6°C (2.89°F) rise above pre-industrial levels, while Japan and the UK reported … Continued
Critical repairs to a social home in the Eighth District have stalled after reaching the programme’s $100,000 funding limit, leaving an elderly resident in potentially dangerous living conditions, officials revealed during a recent Standing Finance Committee deliberations. District Representative Hon. Marlon Penn brought the urgent matter before the committee, expressing deep concern that the resident had … Continued
Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley is calling for an end to escalating gun violence in the Virgin Islands, particularly among the youth. Speaking during the House of Assembly session on Tuesday, January 7, the premier expressed grave concern over recent incidents, including shootings near schools and reports of teenagers carrying firearms. Dr. Wheatley highlighted … Continued
Authorities are investigating the deaths of two people whose bodies were discovered in the landing gear compartment of a JetBlue aircraft during a routine inspection at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Monday night. The grim discovery has sparked an international investigation, with officials working to determine both the identities of the deceased and how they accessed … Continued
The U.S. Virgin Islands will observe January 9, 2025, as a local holiday to honour former President Jimmy Carter, following President Biden’s declaration of a National Day of Mourning. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has issued an Executive Order declaring the holiday and will travel to Washington to attend Carter’s State Funeral at President Biden’s invitation. … Continued
Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley announced Saturday that Energy Minister Stuart Young will succeed him as Trinidad and Tobago’s next head of government, following a two-day parliamentary retreat in Tobago. Rowley revealed during a news conference at the Magdalena Grand Beach & Golf Resort that Young, who also serves as Minister in the Office of … Continued
Congress formally certified Donald Trump’s presidential election victory Monday, exactly four years after his supporters violently stormed the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to block certification of his defeat. Vice President Kamala Harris, who lost to Trump in the 2024 election, presided over the peaceful ceremony as constitutionally required, receiving a standing ovation from Democrats … Continued
The Virgin Islands Icon Awards has officially opened applications for its highly anticipated Virgin Islands Training Academy, offering life-changing opportunities for young individuals across the territory. This year, the Academy is seeking 50 motivated and energetic participants, ranging from 10th-grade students to college-level individuals, to join its next cohort and gain invaluable experience in event … Continued
The Pan American Health Organization has launched an interactive dashboard to monitor avian influenza A(H5N1) cases throughout the Americas and Caribbean, providing real-time data for regional health authorities. The new platform tracks outbreaks in birds, mammals, and humans, incorporating data from the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH). Between January and December 2024, the dashboard … Continued
Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley lauded the recent hosting of the Haynes Smith Miss Caribbean Talented Teen Pageant in the British Virgin Islands, highlighting its significant contribution to the territory’s tourism product. Speaking about the event, Wheatley commended the quality of the show and praised those responsible for organizing such a prestigious occasion. The … Continued
