Communities across the region have a unique opportunity to hail those special heroes, who in the darkest moments of the Covid-19 crisis, shone brightest. Regional bank CIBC FirstCaribbean today launched its First Caribbean Unsung Frontline Heroes initiative aimed at giving persons the opportunity to nominate essential workers and persons from their communities who put service above self and … Continued
VI Consortium Coronavirus cases in the U.S. Virgin Islands continue to grow, with Dept. of Health officials on Monday reporting that younger Virgin Islanders were spreading the disease to their older, more vulnerable family members. On Monday, 24 coronavirus cases were reported. That’s on top of some 32 positive cases reported over the weekend. And … Continued
VOA News The Bahamas began a two-week national lockdown yesterday Tuesday due to a spike in coronavirus cases. Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced the restriction in a national address Monday night, saying the decision was based on the advice of health experts. Minnis said, officials will evaluate the impact of the lockdown after two … Continued
WINDSOR, N.C. (AP) — At least six people were killed as Tropical Storm Isaias spawned tornadoes and dumped rain Tuesday along the U.S. East Coast after making landfall as a hurricane in North Carolina, where it caused floods and fires that displaced dozens of people. Two people died when Isaias spun off a tornado that … Continued
In a recent Facebook post, former Minister of Education and Culture, Myron V Walwyn shared his thoughts on COVID-19 and the reopening of schools in the BVI. He wrote: Managing the issues caused by Covid-19 is not easy for any country. I do however believe that while following all the safety precautions advanced by the … Continued
DISTURBANCE 1 Disturbance 1 is located about 418 miles east of the British Virgin Islands near 18 degrees north, 58 degrees west. The system is forecast to track northwestward over the next several days likely passing north of the Northern Leeward Islands. Environmental conditions are expected to become more favorable for the disturbance to develop … Continued
By Dickson C. Igwe Until a vaccine or cure, geography, control of population movement, and good governance are three of the most crucial factors in keeping the COVID-19 pandemic under control and at bay, in the British Virgin Islands. Presently there are 17.5 million cases of COVID 19 globally and a rising death toll of … Continued
Some years ago, the Caribbean Tourism Organisation launched a marketing campaign under the tagline “life needs the Caribbean.” It positioned the region’s tourism experience of peace and relaxation as the perfect antidote to the stress and demands of life in its major source markets. As some countries struggle to balance the need to protect the … Continued
VI Consortium Today August 1st, 2020, is the Democratic Party Primary Election Day in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Today’s results will determine the Democrats who will compete in the general election which is scheduled for November. The seats being contested include Senate, Democratic National Committee Woman, Territorial Committee At-Large, Board of Education, Democratic Party District … Continued
BBC For the first time in two decades, US talk show star Oprah Winfrey will not appear on the cover of her magazine, O. Instead, the publication’s September edition will feature Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old black woman. The health worker was killed by police who entered her flat earlier this year. “She was just like … Continued
