Recently recaptured local Kurt Rabsatt has been remanded for six days and is claiming that he never escaped police custody, instead he alleges that a police officer released him. Rabsatt made those claims during his first court appearance today Friday January 21 before Magistrate Jack Husbands. The East End resident has been charged for burglary … Continued
Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Dr. Natalio Wheatley has made it clear that all students will be allowed physically in the classroom, with or without consent to be tested for COVID-19. The minister made the statement during an interview with 284News on Thursday January 20. His comments came following the circulation of a form … Continued
In an official post via social Media, the family of stalwart Virgin Islands businessman, Rotarian and founder of Clarence Thomas Limited announced the passing of the Virgin Islands businessman. The post stated, “The Thomas Family is sad to announce the passing of our patriarch Clarence C. Thomas 1936-2022.” Mr. Thomas, 86 years was well known … Continued
The BVI Cancer Society recently received a cheque valued $35,000 from the CIBC First Caribbean Bank Tortola Branch, which were proceeds from the bank’s successful 2021 Walk for the Cure event. The cheque was received by the President of the BVI Cancer Society Ms. Gloria Fahie during a small handover ceremony which was held on … Continued
The Department of Youth Affairs and Sports through the Ministry of Education is hosting early career conservationist workshop in hopes of fostering a love and understanding for young persons interested in the field of conservation. In an official statement through the Government Information Services, Director of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mrs. Brenda Lettsome-Tye encouraged early-career … Continued
The Department of Trade, Investment Promotion and Consumer Affairs has adapted to the current needs of the residents of the Virgin Islands and its business community and is now accepting remote payment from customers wishing to make payments for trade licenses. In a Government Information Services release, Director of Trade, Mrs. Karia Christopher said, “To … Continued
Adapting to the new era of learning, 13 teachers across the Virgin Islands school system have received training to deliver distance education and use information and communications technology (ICT) in education during and beyond the COVID-19 crisis. The programme was made possible by the United Nations Organization for Education, Science and Culture (UNESCO) Distance Learning … Continued
Active positive COVID-19 cases in the British Virgin Islands continue to be on the decline after some 191 recoveries were registered on Wednesday January 19, to now bring the total active cases in the territory to 861. This is according to an epidemiological report from the Ministry of Health which revealed that 153 new cases were also … Continued
The plans which were created for the redevelopment of the Elmore Stoutt High School under the National Democratic Party (NDP) government has been labeled as inadequate as it lacked the necessary resilience needed in the BVI post hurricanes Irma and Maria. This was the claim made by Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Dr. Natalio … Continued
Close family have confirmed the passing of prominent Virgin Islander Mr. Vincent O’Neal, former Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority. O’Neal led the BVI Ports Authority from 2006 to 2012. Mr. O’Neal a Virgin Gordian, passed away this morning January 20th following an illness at the Dr. D Orlando Smith hospital.
