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NO CHARGES HAVE BEEN LAID TO DATE FOR THE SHOOTING DEATH OF JAMIEZ STOUTT – POLICE REVIEWING CCTV FOOTAGE AND CONDUCTING INTERVIEWS AS INVESTIGATIONS CONTINUE

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So far, no one has been charged for the shooting death of Jamiez Stoutt who was fatally shot while in Crystal’s Nightclub in Freebottom last Saturday. However, police say investigations continue as they review CCTV footage and interview various witnesses. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force in a media release published on Thursday December 16, … Continued

ACTIVE POSITIVE COVID-19 CASES RISES TO 90 – DELTA AND MU VARIANTS DETECTED IN SAMPLES SENT TO CARPHA

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The active positive COVID-19 cases continue to be on the rise in the British Virgin Islands, rising from the previously announced 77 now to a total of 90 as of today Thursday December 16. This was announced by Minister for Health and Social Development Carvin Malone, during a press conference held earlier this afternoon, following … Continued

ATTORNEY AND FORMER LEGISLATOR MYRON WALWYN, CALLS FOR “MUCH STRONGER LEADERSHIP” REGARDING THE HUMAN RIGHTS OF EMPLOYEES; RALLIES SUPPORT FOR CABLE & WIRELESS EMPLOYEES AND OTHERS IMPACTED BY VACCINE MANDATES

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Making reference to a local news article in which the leader of Government Business Hon. Andrew A Fahie said he was “Not being cowardly!” regarding allowing employers free reign to implement their own vaccination policies, Attorney Myron Walwyn has lent his voice to the cause. Attorney Walwyn responded in a recent Facebook post stating, “Much … Continued

THE BVI-ASIA ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME ALREADY GRABBING THE INTEREST OF LOCALS WITH APPROXIMATELY 20 SUBMISSIONS IN LESS THAN A MONTH

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Approximately 20 BVIslanders and permanent residents have already applied for the BVI-Asia Abroad Scholarship Programme which was launched less than one month ago. The scholarship programme is a joint initiative between the BVI Hong Kong Office and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture. Political Economy Officer of the BVI Hong Kong Office … Continued

ONLINE WORK PERMIT SYSTEM NOW ONLY ACCEPTING NEW WORK PERMIT APPLICATIONS FOLLOWING TECHNICAL AND HUMAN RESOURCES CHALLENGES

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Technical and human resources challenges have resulted in the recently launched Online Work Permit System now only accepting new work permit applications, effective immediately. This was confirmed by Acting Labour Commissioner Mrs. Michelle McLean who made the disclosure during a media release from the Department of Labour and Workforce Development on Wednesday December 15. She … Continued

ATTORNEY MYRON WALWYN MAKES PLEA TO GET CRIME UNDER CONTROL IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN A STABLE ECONOMY; ALSO CALLS FOR IMPROVED AIR ACCESS

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In a recent Facebook post former education Minister and Attorney Myron Walwyn weighed in on the present economic situation in the BVI. The Attorney cited two main reasons stating, “It is trite knowledge that Caribbean economies and indeed the BVI economy depend heavily on the tourism industry. There is no need at this point to … Continued

THE BVI GOV’T NEEDS TO IMPLEMENT NEW MEASURES TO ADDRESS THE MORE THAN $50 MILLION OF DEBT OWED TO THEM SINCE 2015 – SAYS OPPOSITION LEGISLATOR TURNBULL

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Opposition legislator Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull believes the Government of the Virgin Islands urgently needs to address the more than $50 million in accumulated debt that is owed to them, dating back to 2015. Turnbull made the comments during the opening day of the 2022 Budget Debate which was conducted virtually by the House of Assembly. … Continued

PUBLIC SERVANTS RAISE MONIES IN SUPPORT OF PUBLIC SERVANT COLIN STEVENS

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The Public Service of the Virgin Islands partnered with non-profit organistations during this year’s Public Service Week to assist Public Officer, Colin Stevens with his rehabilitative efforts. Local company,Walkers and non-profit organisations, BVI Red Cross and Rotary Clubs of the Virgin Islands made financial contributions that would go towards therapy sessions and the purchasing of … Continued