WE BELIEVE IT’S OUR DUTY TO GIVE BACK – SAYS CCT’s RETAIL SERVICES MANAGER

CCT’s Retail Services Manager, Jamalie Thomas, says giving back to the BVI community is part of the duty of the locally owned telecommunications provider. Thomas’ comment came moments after the telecoms provider awarded Randolph Carlton an all-inclusive trip to Miami as part of his grand prize for winning the competition that was created for CCT’s … Continued

NEW EHRLC A MILESTONE FOR EDUCATION IN THE BVI AND WIDER CARIBBEAN

Following the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre, Minister for Education the Honourable Sharie De Castro, Project Architect Lavina Liburd and CDB Contract Supervisor, Project Manager from the RDA Sergio Dantas sat for a discussion with the Government Information Services to discuss some of the details of the project. As she … Continued

REDUCING THE RISK OF DEVELOPING DEMENTIA

Up to 55 million projected dementia cases by 2050 could be delayed or avoided. Despite advances in drug development, the Virgin Islands Alzheimer’s Association(VIAA) and Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) warns that risk reduction remains the only proven prevention tool VIAA and ADI are calling on governments to urgently fund more research on risk-reduction, introduce strategies, … Continued

AL95 STRENGTHENS INTO TROPICAL DEPRESSION, THREATENS HEAVY RAIN THIS WEEKEND

The Department of Disaster Management has reported that the system previously known as Tropical Cyclone AL95 has strengthened, becoming the Tropical Depression 13.  The system is currently being tracked across the Atlantic Ocean as it makes its approach to the region. Tropical Depression 13 threatens to bring heavy rainfall, about 1-3 inches, and gusty winds … Continued

188 PERSONS OFFICIALLY DIAGNOSED WITH DEMENTIA – TRUE NUMBER LIKELY ABOVE 300

Some 188 persons have officially been diagnosed with dementia in the British Virgin Islands, with the true number likely to exceed 300 based on scientific data. Minister for Health and Social Development Hon. Vincent Wheatley made the announcement in a recent statement, to commemorate World Alzheimer’s Month. “According to the World Health Organization, more than … Continued

IT FEELS AMAZING – MISS BVI 2023 AFTER SIGNING AS CCT’S NEWEST BRAND AMBASSADOR

Miss British Virgin Islands 2023, Anika Christopher, has described her recent signing to locally owned telecommunications company, CCT, as an amazing feeling and one that she looks forward to fulfilling. Christopher signed on as the newest CCT Brand Ambassador last Friday at their Flagship Store in Road Town, Tortola. She spoke to 284 Media on … Continued

AZIM YONNAS SUCCUMBS TO INJURIES AFTER LONG BUSH SHOOTING

26-year-old Azim Yonnas is dead following a shooting incident that left him nursing wounds at the Dr. D Orlando Smith Hospital on Sunday, September 3rd. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confirmed Yonnas’ identity in a press release this afternoon. “The RVIPF is actively conducting investigations into lastnight’s shooting at Long Bush, which claimed … Continued