In a recent statement published today March 4th, 2022, the Ministry of Health and Social Development say they have been made aware of information publicly circulating regarding concerns raised by the Public Health Unit. In the statement the ministry said, “The Ministry has already addressed several of the concerns expressed. For example, compensation for works … Continued
Leaked documents reveal that the issues and concerns of relocating the Public Health Unit and the Environmental Health Department to the Union Property Building, were vividly ventilated by both departments to the Office of the Deputy Governor. The documents which were obtained by our newsroom revealed that a meeting was held on November 9, 2021, … Continued
In a recent Facebook post community organizer Kevon S Lettsome responded to recent public comments from local commentator Claude Skelton Cline stating, “This is not the time for kids in the House of Assembly.” Lettsome penned, “Claude Skelton Cline raised a point, starting a conversation about our status as a younger generation of leaders in … Continued
The police sergeant who is charged with perjury was granted bail in the sum of $40,000 after allegedly attempting to pervert the course of justice in an ongoing high court trial. This was confirmed in a recent statement by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution where it was revealed that the said Sergeant … Continued
Another Haitian national is on the run in the territory after escaping custody over the weekend. This was confirmed by the Royal Virgin Island Police Force (RVIPF) in a media release dated Thursday March 3. Police identified the Haitian male as Genel Mauvais. “Mauvais escaped custody while being escorted to Immigration Office at the Terrance B. … Continued
Glenford Smith Jr. the man behind the recent shocking incident in Road Town where 26 parked vehicles were damaged, was granted bail in the sum of $30,000 following his court appearance. Appearing virtually before Magistrate Khadeen Palmer on Wednesday March 2, Smith was charged with 19 counts of Criminal Damage for the incident which occurred … Continued
In an open letter to our news agency, staff of the Public Health Unit within the Ministry of Health in the Virgin Islands say they are at a point of utter frustration. Allegations have long surfaced surrounding the alleged mistreatment of Health Care professional particularly during the pandemic. However, Health Care professionals in their correspondence … Continued
The Minister for Health Honourable Carvin Malone has expressed concern following the latest statistics on COVID-boosters administered in the territory, which he said shows a marginal 12.2 percent. The minister made the disclosure during yesterday’s press conference where he revealed that only 3,652 persons have received boosters from the 17,459 totally vaccinated persons in the … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has moved to further relax COVID-19 protocol in the territory, removing the previous 100-person crowd limit and reducing the quarantine period for unvaccinated travelers. Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone broke the news during a press conference on Wednesday March 2. He said that the decisions … Continued
An early morning police operation has resulted in the arrest of five persons, including three on suspicion of murder of the late Jaquan Thomas. This was confirmed by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) today Wednesday March 2. The RVIPF said the operation was conducted on Tuesday and occurred in the western end of … Continued
