Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Carvin Malone has called on the Virgin Islands commuity to remain steadfast and vigilant following confirmation of the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus in the Territory. Honourable Malone in a statement during a sitting of the House of Assembly on August 16 said, “As a Territory, we are … Continued
Can you name these stalwart BVI leaders and businessmen and the year of this photo? Remembering BVI legends! A trip down memory lane.
In a recent Facebook post, Junior Minister for Trade and Economic Development and Territorial At-Large Representative Hon. Shereen Flax-Charles issued a statement to the general public. She specifically took the time to encourage eligible candidates to apply to her minister for the post of Political Advisor. She stated, “In the interest of transparency and progress, … Continued
Parents of students of the Elmore Stoutt High School are reminded that school commences on a two-shift system on Monday, September 6. along with the following: Orientation for all students will take place during the week of August 30 to September 3, 2021. Juniors (Grades 7 to 9) will be housed at our Lower Estate … Continued
In a Government Information Services release, it was announced that Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie signed the first ever Country Implementation Plan (CIP) for the Virgin Islands (VI) at a virtual signing ceremony held on August 17. Premier Fahie and United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator for the Eastern Caribbean, Mr. Didier … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police are conducting inquiries into a shooting incident near the Parham Town General Supply Store around 10pm on Friday August 20th that resulted in one male being injured. Investigations indicate that the victim was seated in his parked vehicle when he was approached and shot by a masked lone assailant. The … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force gave deceased officer Sergeant Algon Smikle a honoured guard send off yesterday Saturday August 21st at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport. His funeral and internment will be held in his birthplace in Jamaica. Commissioner of Police Mark Collins and the honour guard of RVIPF officers lined the security … Continued
Caribbean News now A number of hotels in the Caribbean have included complete vaccination against COVID-19 as a mandatory requirement to guests before entering the premises. A recent article by Forbes revealed that Elite Island Resorts, a major hotel group that boasts an all-inclusive nine hotels in the Caribbean and Central America, has decided to … Continued
Caribbean News Now Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced that Bahamians will go to the polls on September 16, eight months before a general election is constitutionally due. Minnis’ announcement came after Commissioner of Police Paul Rolle, in his capacity as Provost Marshall, read a proclamation from Sir Cornelius dissolving Parliament. “Earlier today, Parliament was … Continued
The curfew in the British Virgin Islands was further extended from August 20th for another 14 days. This was published in the government’s official Gazette on Friday August 20th, and stated that the Governor John Ranking made the Order after exercising his powers conferred by section 3 and 4 of the Curfew Act, 2017. The … Continued
