Caribbean National Weekly After dissolving the parliament last week, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr Timothy Harris named June 5 as the date for the next general elections. In a radio and television broadcast, Harris, said Nomination Day will be on May 27. The island’s elections were due this year, by August 14. … Continued
Residents can now access primary care services at the BVIHSA community clinics around the Territory including prescription drop offs and pickups. The Primary healthcare facilities were closed following the institution of curfews by the Government in response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Director of Primary Health Care, Dr. Natasha Frett said the clinics are providing … Continued
Daily Express Regional telecommunications giant Digicel has filed for bankruptcy before the Bermuda courts, but it insists that its day-to-day operations will not be affected by the filing. The bankruptcy filing involves the appointment of three provisional liquidators from KPMG, the global services company. Coming days after the company implemented a group-wide salary reduction, the … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands is inviting proposals for procurement and installation of (HVAC) air-conditioning systems at the Multipurpose Sports Complex. Procurement Coordinator, Mrs. Ishma Rhymer said the terms of reference will be in a phased approach. Mrs. Rymer said, “This will address the air conditioning systems in the Multipurpose Sports Complex including considerations … Continued
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is reminding the public of its stance on victims of crimes seeking to discontinue matters before the Court. Director of Public Prosecutions, Mrs. Tiffany Scatliffe-Esprit said that there have been a number of instances where a victim of a crime has sent correspondence to her office asking … Continued
Mrs. Tiffany Scatliffe-Esprit has been appointed as the next Director of Public Prosecutions in the British Virgin Islands. The appointment was made by His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Augustus J.U. Jaspert in accordance with section 95 of the Virgin Islands Constitution, and acting in accordance with the advice of the Judicial and Legal Services Commission. … Continued
Limited visitation at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital has been re-instated effective immediately as the BVI Health Services Authority continues to institute measures to reduce the impact of COVID-19. Chief Operations Officer, Mrs. Cedorene Malone-Smith said the authority is aware that family plays a vital role in the health and wellbeing of patients and … Continued
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Arthur formed off the coast of Florida on Saturday, making it the sixth straight year for a named storm to develop before the official June 1 start of the Atlantic hurricane season. The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami issued a tropical storm warning for North Carolina’s Outer Banks in … Continued
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Barack Obama on Saturday criticized U.S. leaders overseeing the nation’s response to the coronavirus, telling college graduates in an online commencement address that the pandemic shows many officials “aren’t even pretending to be in charge.” Obama spoke on “Show Me Your Walk, HBCU Edition,” a two-hour event for students graduating … Continued
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — Justice for Ahmaud Arbery, a black man killed during a pursuit by a white man and his son in Georgia, isn’t just prison time for his killers — it’s changes in a local justice system that never charged them with a crime, rallygoers said Saturday. Hundreds of people came to the … Continued
