On Friday, January 24th at approximately 3:30 pm, the RVIPF Armed Response Unit seized a semi-automatic rifle and several ammunitions on the eastern end of the island. Wanted in connection with the seizure, and other firearm related offences, is Kevin Tyson who resides in Johnson’s Ghut. The RVIPF is seeking the public’s assistance with locating … Continued
A Mangrove nursery will be established at the H. Lavity Stout Community College (HLSCC) following the signing of a Grant Agreement. The agreement was signed on January 28th between Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Honourable Vincent Wheatley; Executive Director of BVI Unite Foundation, Dr. Sauda Smith; Acting President of the HLSCC, Dr. Richard … Continued
BVI Health Minister Honourable Carvin Malone has activated the Quarantine Authority as a precautionary measure in response to the 2019 novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak in China. The Quarantine Authority is guided by the 2014 Quarantine Act which makes provisions for the protection of public health by taking comprehensive measures to prevent the introduction and spread … Continued
RIO DE JANEIRO (Associated Press) — Over 30,000 people have been displaced by heavy rains in southeast Brazil that also killed 54 people and left 18 missing. The storms in recent days caused floods and landslides, submerging entire neighborhoods and sending homes tumbling down hillsides in the states of Minas Gerais, Espirito Santo and Rio … Continued
Times Caribbean Online St. Kitts and Nevis Press Release St Kitts and Nevis Political Opinion Survey The 5th anniversary of the date of the previous election falls on the 16 of February 2020 and while the 5th anniversary of the 1st sitting of the new government does not occur until May 16 there is already … Continued
Caribbean National Weekly.com has reported that Grammy winning Reggae artist Koffee is set to perform during Super Bowl weekend, from January 31st to February 1st at Marlins Park, Miami. The rising Reggae star was recently added to the list of performers for the Viewtopia Music Festival, one of the biggest preludes to the NFL Super … Continued
Positive customer service satisfaction data is being collected from the Touch Terminals placed at the Road Town Jetty and Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport. During a meeting hosted by Deputy Governor, Mr. David Archer, Jr, it was revealed that the data collected from November 30 to December 30 saw customers rating their satisfaction based on … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands will engage members of the Financial Services Industry to help provide solutions on how Government’s support services and policies can be improved to better support the industry. Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie said the Government through its Solutions Forum platform will be continuing its promise … Continued
Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Carvin has said that his ministry will continue to contribute to the creation of a long-lasting legacy to raise the profile of the health care profession. Honourable Malone was lending his voice to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) declaration of the year 2020 as the … Continued
Premier, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has stated that there must be a focus on revenue generation for the first three quarters of this year when he addressed public officers at a strategic planning meeting yesterday. The meeting was hosted by Deputy Governor, Mr. David Archer, Jr. following a request from the Premier to direct the … Continued
