A flyer circulating across the territory of Virgin Islands titled “Justice for Kay-Kay” has signaled a call from residents as to how and why, murder accused Alcedo Tyson who was in prison at Balsum Ghut awaiting a new trial for the 2012 murder of his former girlfriend, Kwanna Todd-Rhymer, has been granted bail by a … Continued
The first ever First Lady of the Virgin Islands, Mrs. Hilda E. Stoutt, wife to the Territory’s first Chief Minister, Hon. H. Lavity Stoutt, passed away last evening, February 8th 2022. This was confirmed by her son Preston Stoutt in an invited comment by our agency. Mrs. Stoutt, a mother of 6, was an ardent … Continued
History was made on February 6th, 2022 at the Nurse Iris O’Neal Health Center, the newest facility on Virgin Gorda, when a pregnant mother presented in Active Labor and had a successful delivery. The BVIHSA in an official statement say they are celebrating the clinical skillset of their Midwives who responded appropriately in this emergency, … Continued
The Public Health unit will be observing Wednesday, February 9th, 2022 as National Pizza Day and the public is invited to mark the occasion and be creative by showcasing some new and scrumptious but healthier versions of pizza. Additionally, the National Epidemiologist stated that the unit’s team will be promoting World Cancer Day, VI Love … Continued
In an open letter to Virgin Islands residents, the BVI Christian Council under the leadership of Rev. Erflin Browne penned its thoughts against Violence and Crime in the Virgin Islands. The letter said, “As the BVI Christian Council (BVICC), We are praying and believing God for the healing of our land from violence and crime. … Continued
The BVI Cancer Society (BVICS) turned a new chapter in its close to 25-year-old history on Friday 4 February, when the organization unveiled its new logo and slogan; as part of its grand rebranding campaign. The event which was held at the Village Cay Conference Room on the date internationally known as “World Cancer Day;” … Continued
On what would have been his 27th Birthday, nearly a decade after his young life was tragically cut short, the community of South Florida honored the memory of Trayvon Martin with a peace walk. The 10th annual remembrance weekend took place starting with a Peace Walk and Peace Talk Saturday at Ives Estate Park. The … Continued
In an official statement, The Board and Management of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) announced that they have been notified of a news article, raising community concern, regarding an alleged nursing protest involving Emergency Room nurses. The agency said that it can confirm, that it has received no such notification or indication of a … Continued
In a recent Facebook post 7th District Community & Youth Leader and former VI Youth Parliament Member Kevon S Lettsome once again addressed matters within the seventh district of concern, this time commending the resumption of work at the East End/Long Look Community Center. Recently, Lettsome made a public appeal to 7th District Representative Hon. … Continued
The first phase of construction works on Waste Water Treatment Plant in Cane Garden Bay is said to be almost completed. The Waste Water Treatment Plant project is in keeping with the Government of the Virgin Islands programme to implement the Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) Policy to address the direct or indirect discharge of … Continued
