The BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association (BVICCHA) supports the Government’s proactive response to the COVID-19 pandemic over the last few weeks and support the position that public health and safety is the priority. As a business community, it is understood that this is a time of sacrifice by us as a society and … Continued
News784 For the next 3 months, April through June 2020 in the first instance, the Government of Grenada will take the following actions: Work tirelessly to avoid staff layoffs and the loss of livelihood in the tourism sector by providing $20 million worth of payroll support to the hoteliers, restaurants, bars, small travel agents, and … Continued
The Hollywood Reporter The Houston-born performer won three Grammys and was the star of telefilms based on “The Gambler.” Kenny Rogers, the superstar country singer and occasional actor who had hits with “Lucille,” “Lady” and “Islands in the Stream” and knew when to hold ’em and when to fold ’em as The Gambler, died Friday … Continued
A number of changes have been made to the operation of the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital and community health services as a result of the activation of the BVI Health Services Authority’s Hospital Incident Command System in response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Chief Operations Officer, Mrs. Cedorene Malone-Smith said, “Elective Surgeries and normal … Continued
Director of the Water and Sewerage Department, Mrs. Perline Scatliffe-Leonard said that it is everyone’s responsibility to conserve water and is reminding residents to be mindful of how the commodity is utilised. The reminder comes as the Territory joins in the global observation of World Water Day on Sunday, March 22 under the theme “Water … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM As efforts to increase social distancing and slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) ramp up, Governor Albert Bryan on Thursday announced that a total of 32 suspected coronavirus cases — called Persons Under Investigation — had been sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for testing, with the territory … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM ST. THOMAS — Shocked by rapid changes caused by the virulent coronavirus, Bolongo Bay Beach Resort, which Caribbean Journal magazine calls St. Thomas’s signature hotel, is winding down operations for the time being. “We have begun informing future guests arriving through April 12th of the need to postpone trips to Bolongo Bay,” said … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM ST. CROIX — While titles like the one above are becoming more commonplace with women of color being accepted and appointed to positions long held and mostly dominated by men, something significant sets this one apart. Kristene Kelly is indeed a woman of color; however, more significantly so, she is a woman of … Continued
Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley is encouraging students to continue to prepare for their School Based Assessments (SBAs) while at home. Dr. the Honourable Wheatley in a statement on March 18 encouraged students to use this time to continue preparations of their SBAs and content … Continued
The Social Development Department is encouraging parents to ensure children are safeguarded at all times in response to the rapidly evolving coronavirus disease COVID-19 and school closures. Supervisor of Family, Children and Protection Services within the Social Development Department, Ms. Laurel Freeman said, “During this challenging period we are encouraging parents to use wisdom as … Continued
