The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicts that Dominica’s gross domestic product (GDP) will get back to the percentage it was before the pandemic, equating to five per cent (5%) growth per year within 2022 to 2026. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a “heavy toll” on Dominica’s economy. The Washington-based financial institution has just completed a … Continued
Caribbean News Online The Central Bank of Barbados released a limited-edition commemorative coin to recognise the country’s 55th anniversary of Independence and the transition to the Parliamentary Republic. The sterling silver coin with a gold-plated finish on one side is a unique collector’s item or an elegant gift to mark the historic occasion. On the … Continued
In a recent Facebook post, local attorney and former Education Minister Myron V Walwyn shared his thoughts on the need for a Human Rights Commission to be established in the BVI on the heels of employees now at liberty to lose their jobs as a result of implemented vaccination policies by employers. Walwyn said, “I … Continued
PEOPLE The death toll has continued to rise following the sudden eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Semeru on Saturday. As of Monday, at least 22 people have been killed, while an additional 27 people remain missing, according to the Associated Press and Reuters. On Monday, rescuers recovered three bodies — including a 13-year-old boy — from … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM ST. THOMAS — Two individuals were in critical condition as of 2:13 p.m. Saturday after three gunmen stormed a jewelry store in Havensight with guns blazing while executing a robbery, V.I. Police Commissioner Ray Martinez has confirmed to the Consortium. The victims include a female patron and a security guard said to be … Continued
Caribbean News Online Many parts of the Caribbean landscape continue to erode from violence and economic uncertainty and it is giving locals, visitors, and expatriates heightened concern and a reason to pause. Ongoing reported crime against humanity does not discriminate– against whether members of the clergy, women, children, counsellors, law enforcement officers, teachers, sports icons, … Continued
The BVI Christian Council invites the People of the Virgin Islands to a Thanksgiving Service on Friday 10th December 2021 at 5:15 p.m. at the Road Town Methodist Church. In a statement the council said, “Let us come together in unity and fellowship as we give God thanks for protecting us from another hurricane season.” … Continued
In November the BVI Rotary Family Celebrated the Rotary Foundation to coincide with District Governor Louis Wever and his wife Amanda’s Official Visit to the Territory. The Grand Fundraiser took place in partnership with Rosewood Little Dix Bay where Mr. Ephraim Penn and Mr. Elwin Anderson Flax were bestowed with the prestigious Community Paul Harris … Continued
Work and Life Coach Marva Titley-Smith will be available to sign copies of her six-week devotional book titled Time to Thrive on Thursday, December 9. In the book, Mrs. Titley-Smith shows persons how to slow down and thrive, one day at a time. With daily devotions covering the core life areas: spiritual, family, emotional, personal … Continued
Searchlight From today, any person within the government service who has not taken a COVID-19 vaccine will be considered to have abandoned their job. And last Wednesday, police officers who were unvaccinated were no longer considered employed by the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF). Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves said on … Continued
