284 News Wednesday January 22nd 2025
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CANCER SOCIETY LEADS CAMPAIGN TO BAN RED DYE #3 IN THE BVI
The British Virgin Islands Cancer Society (BVICS) has unveiled an ambitious 2025 agenda centred on cancer prevention, with a major focus on banning the controversial chemical Red Dye #3. Found in many foods, medications, and cosmetics, the dye has been linked to cancer risks in various studies, prompting growing concern among health experts. While the … Continued
NATIONAL SCIENCE FAIR SET FOR MARCH 12-14
Minister of Education, Youth, and Sports Affairs Hon. Sharie de Castro in an official message to the public has announced that the annual National Science and Innovation Fair will take place from March 12-14, 2025, at the Multi-Purpose Complex. The fair will feature interactive displays and hands-on experiments, allowing students to tackle real-world challenges in … Continued
WALWYN CRITICIZES RUSHED LEGISLATIVE PROCESS
Opposition lawmaker Hon. Myron V. Walwyn criticized the government’s practice of rushing important legislation through the House of Assembly while warning against compromising civil liberties in the name of law enforcement. Speaking at a press conference on Friday the Sixth District Representative highlighted concerns over recent bills, including the Police Act and Computer Misuse and … Continued
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COI REFORMS SOON COMPLETED – SAYS MALONE
The Virgin Islands is said to be at the “tail end” of implementing recommendations emerging from the Commission of Inquiry report. Mr. Kedrick Malone, Governance Reform Delivery Manager in the office of the Premier recently spoke on the ongoing COI presently in the Virgin Islands while appearing as a guest on the local radio programme, … Continued
284 News Tuesday January 21st 2025
GOV’T UNDER FIRE OVER ANEGADA PROMISES
Residents of Anegada continue to wait for land titles promised over a year ago, while development by non-residents progresses on the island, Territorial At Large Representative Lorna Smith said during a recent press conference. The delay contradicts Premier Natalio Wheatley’s previous pledge to provide deeds to Anegadians, a move he said would dramatically impact their … Continued
HON. WALWYN AND STEVENS VINDICATED; COURT RULES NO CASE TO ANSWER
Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards has ruled “No Case to Answer” in the case against Sixth District Representative Hon. Myron Walwyn and former public servant Lorna Stevens in relation to the Elmore Stoutt High School Wall Project. The ruling, delivered on Tuesday, January 21, effectively clears both Walwyn and Stevens of any wrongdoing in the high-profile … Continued
“WE’RE DOING OUR BEST” – AG COP ON RVIPF WITH CURRENT RESOURCES
Acting Police Commissioner Jacquline Vanterpool deflected questions about potential resource shortages within the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force during a recent press conference while acknowledging such concerns might have merit. Vanterpool noted that the matter would require further conversation. Vanterpool emphasized that the force is maximizing its effectiveness with available resources, as revealed in discussions … Continued
284 News Monday January 20th 2025