The Prison is part of this community. Those were the sentiments of Superintendent of Prisons Guy M. Hill as he addressed the Standing Finance Committee on the accomplishments and remaining challenges of the Prison Service in December. Key issues highlighted by Hill that day were Staffing shortages and prolonged remand periods. According to the Superintendent, … Continued
Former Attorney General of the United States Virgin Islands Denise George is urging the Albert Bryan Administration to continue in pursuit of legal action against JPMorgan Chase, after a case she filed against the financial services giant without due process recently cost her her job. George had accused JPMorgan CHase of facilitating abuses against women … Continued
On the heels of a reported uptick of seismic activity in close proximity of the Territory, the Department of Disaster Management is reminding residents of the Virgin Islands to #BeReady for Earthquakes throughout the year as the Virgin Islands is a seismically active area. In a recent statement, Director of Disaster Management Jasen Penn explained … Continued
Dawn Crabbe Herbert of Autland Heavy Equipment Limited has aired her views of some necessary developments which need to take place beyond infrastructure to best position the Territory’s youth to lead a life of excellence. Herbert spoke at the Opening Ceremony of the Elmore Stoutt High School, and made sure that the Territory’s administrative leaders … Continued
Governor Albert Bryan was unable to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the 35th legislature of the United States Virgin Islands this past Monday, after testing positive for COVID 19. This was revealed by Government House that same day. Though he was physically absent, Governor Bryan ensured that his presence was felt by sending a letter … Continued
The British Virgin Islands featured prominently among islands recognized in the 2023 Caribbean Readers Choice Awards conducted by USA Today. The annual 10Best Awards feature 20 nominees selected by USA Today’s panel of travel experts, and selected after a voting period allowing readers to have their say on the top 10 from the nominee list. … Continued
As he reflected on the various government initiatives that were absent in the 2022 Holiday Season, including community level Christmas parties for the less fortunate and general street cleaning and beautification exercises in some areas, Leader of the Opposition Julain Fraser took some time to chastise persons within the population who have criticised such initiatives … Continued
During deliberations with the Standing Finance Committee, Junior Minister for Trade, Economic Development, Agriculture and Fisheries Hon Shereen D Flax Charles voiced serious concerns surrounding the health of the Territory’s public-school populations, particularly as it relates to the presence of mould and the handling of potentially deadly allergens within the school environment. Flax Charles said … Continued
The British Royal Navy recently completed a successful rescue mission in Caribbean Waters – saving 5 crew members of an ocean-going tug boat after their vessel started to sink. The mission executed by the team onboard HMS Medway, the Navy’s permanent presence in the region, was reportedly part of the first patrol of the year. … Continued
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has announced the decision to eliminate the requirement for work permits for nationals of CARICOM member states and nationals of the Dominican Republic. According to a press release, the Antiguan Government decided to move forward with the measure after it was found to be consistent with Antigua and Barbuda’s … Continued
