The Paradise48 Film Festival competition, presented by XR Entertainment in partnership with the BVI Film Commission and the USVI Film Office will take place on June 17-19 in St. Thomas. This will be followed by a festival-style premiere on June 25. The festival premiere is open to the community to attend and view the works … Continued
Students, first responders and other residents of the Virgin Islands joined the rest of the Caribbean and Latin America to practise the safest way to respond in case of an earthquake and tsunami as part of Caribe Wave. Formerly known as the Large Atlantic Tsunami Exercise or LANTEX, the preparedness exercise held annually on March … Continued
At 5:00 pm on Saturday, 19th March 2022 a candlelight vigil will be held at the Queen Elizabeth Park II (QEII Park). The Justice for Jaimez Committee along with other supporters will host this event under the theme “Voices Against Gun Violence”. Approximately 26 persons fell victims to gun violence in the Territory of the … Continued
As the international unrest between Russia and Ukraine continues. Virgin Islands Businessman, Attorney and former Education Minister Myron V Walwyn took to social media expressing his thoughts on the situation and its impact on the Virgin Islands. Walwyn began by saying, “The Russian/Ukraine conflict will have implications on food supply and fuel well into 2023 … Continued
In another Facebook post, vocal 7th District Community Youth leader Kevon S Lettsome weighed in on the recent announcement by the Government of the Virgin Islands to create a task Force to target the price gouging which the territory is already experiencing. Amidst the increase of prices in fuel and goods both globally and locally, … Continued
In an official press release the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force announced the promotion of 13 of its officers. Some to sergeants, inspectors and one to the chief inspector rank, as a result of the promotional exercise process that was held in 2021. The promotions are as follows: Israel Sergeant was promoted to rank of … Continued
On Friday March 11th, 2022 owners of OneMart Superstore opened a new store in Baughers Bay in the 6th District, bringing convenient shopping to the very large community. Present at the opening was Hon. Premier Andrew Fahie, Hon. Alvera Maduro-Cains, Hon. Shereen Flax-Charles along with other legislators, 1st Caribbean Bank officials and a number of … Continued
Last evening after 12midnight, Virgin Islander Ms. Sylvanna Charles took home the crown for the 2022 Miss Plus World Pageant which was held in Houston Texas at the Sheraton North Houston at George Bush Intercontinental. The Pageant was held from March 9th-12th, 2022. Charles was not only a finalist but also won the Cover Girl … Continued
International Women’s Day is a marker in our calendars to cause us to pause and recognise the accomplishments of women and girls. This year I felt it was important to salute the political trailblazer who stood up in 1971 to pave the way for thirty of us to follow in her footsteps. Mrs. Millicent Mercer also known as Ms. Milli, showed courage and fortitude in … Continued
At a town hall meeting held yesterday Tuesday March 8th, 2022. Tina Comissiong was introduced as the new chief executive officer of Schneider Regional Medical Center by Dr. Jerry Smith, District Governing Board Chairman of the Schneider Regional Medical Center. Comissiong has been serving in the acting capacity since September 2021. Our newsroom reached to … Continued
