Virgin Islands’ professional cyclist Darel Christopher Jr. has completed the 2022 UCI (Union Cyclist International) Road World Championships held in Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia from September 17 to the 25. Mr. Christopher’s participation was made possible through sponsorship from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs and Sports and the private sector. Platinum Sponsor … Continued
It was more than just a meet and greet for the team of the BVI Health Service Authority’s (BVIHSA) Pharmacy, as the group hosted a Health Expo that served both entertainment and education. The event, which was held today 23 September in observance of World Pharmacists Day, garnered community interest with requests made for a … Continued
Operations led by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Special Investigations and Criminal Investigations teams resulted in the seizure of three illegal firearms including a semi-automatic assault rifle and several rounds of ammunition over the course of the last 24 hours. As a result, five persons, four males and one female, are presently in police … Continued
Police are again recording an upsurge in incidents involving persons with mental illness. Within the last month, the RVIPF recorded eight incidents involving persons who either displayed behavior of mental illness or are registered mentally ill persons. On the same day, one woman was accused of entering two establishments in Road Town and grabbing the … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has confirmed that as a result of a US Coast Guard-led operation before dawn yesterday September 22nd, 2022, three persons are now in the custody of U.S authorities suspected of trafficking cocaine. The USCG supported by RVIPF Marine Branch, Customs and U.S. Customs and Border Protection pursued and stopped … Continued
Clinicians, caregivers and the public will be educated about the signs and symptoms of depression at a workshop to be hosted by the Ministry of Health and Social Development next month. Chief of Drugs and Pharmaceutical Services, Mrs. Gracia Wheatley-Smith said the workshop will be held on Wednesday October 6 at 7:00 p.m. via the … Continued
Residents of the Virgin Islands often hear the call for help, circulated via ‘word of mouth’ or through WhatsApp text blasts with the caption, “URGENT: BLOOD IS NEEDED! Blood is essential to life and health, and the Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital has seen its fair share of accident victims, cancer patients or individuals who … Continued
The following is commentary by Dr. Charles H. Wheatley The fourth quality of leadership I decided to reflect on may be expressed as follows: “Leaderd Should be Ethical and Civic Minded.” After deciding on this topic, I put it down and began to look inwardly to see if within me there was the sincerity needed … Continued
Within moments of stepping back on to home soil on September 15, returning hero, 400m hurdler Kyron McMaster had his audience basking in his positive energy as he was welcomed back in the International Departure Lounge at the Road Town Ferry Terminal by family members, Government officials and media for his brief visit to the … Continued
CIBC FirstCaribbean and Credit Suisse as joint lead arrangers have successfully closed the recently announced USD146.5 million Government of Barbados Dual Currency Facility (USD Blue Bond /BBD Blue Loan). CIBC FirstCaribbean acted as Domestic Lead Arranger and sole Lender for the BBD146.52 million (US73.26 million Blue Loan portion of the transaction and Credit Suisse acted … Continued
