VI CONSORTIUM V.I. Dept. of Health Territorial Epidemiologist Dr. Esther Ellis said Monday during the Bryan administration’s Covid-19 briefing that the U.S. Virgin Islands is on the list to receive vaccine doses at the same time with states, once a vaccine is approved by the Food and Drug Administration. “We are on the distribution list … Continued
Cheers and applause erupted from the crowd, conch shells were blown and the sound of drums reverberated across The City yesterday when the 207-year-old statue of British Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson was finally hoisted for its departure from Bridgetown. Scores of Barbadians were in National Heroes Square to witness the historic event that saw one … Continued
LOOP The Bar Association of Saint Lucia is mourning the passing of one of the most respected attorneys across the region, Oswald Wilkinson Larcher. The prominent attorney was one of two individuals who passed away on November 10th, 2020, as a result of COVID-19. Bar Association President Renee St Rose has described the loss as … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM Horseracing could be back again in the U.S. Virgin Islands following years of setbacks caused by a dispute between VIGL — with whom the government of the Virgin Islands signed a contract in Dec. 2016 — and Southland Gaming, which operates gambling machines in St. Thomas. The two had been embroiled in a … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM ST. CROIX — The Divi Carina Bay Resort, which on multiple occasions has pushed back its reopening date in contravention to agreements made with the V.I. Casino Control Commission, was ordered by the commission Tuesday afternoon to pay a fine of $500 each day the resort remains closed beginning Wednesday. The commission also … Continued
(Bridgetown, Barbados) The Caribbean Regional Anti-Doping Organization (RADO) will mark its 15th anniversary on Thursday, November 12th 2020. As a result of the ongoing global pandemic, the celebrations will be virtual. Caribbean RADO Chairman Patrick Werleman says the organizations is proud to reach the milestone. “As the Caribbean RADO, we have an imperative role to … Continued
At least 30 people in Antigua had to be rescued by firefighters due to the torrential rainfall currently affecting the island. Fire Chief Elvis Weaver said his officers were called in to save several people trapped in homes and vehicles on Monday and Tuesday. “We had four males in Fort Road, Bathlodge and Bendals, 11 … Continued
Bridgetown, Barbados – Under the theme, “YOUth at the Centre of CARICOM’s Energy Future”, young people from across CARICOM member states will join energy experts, thought leaders and policymakers at the CARICOM Energy Month (#CEM2020) Virtual Youth Forum set to take place on Friday 13 November 2020 at 1 PM AST. The event is a collaboration … Continued
VI Consortium Anne Violet Golden, who in August was sentenced to two years in federal prison and is being held at the MDC-Guaynabo facitly in Puerto Rico, has written to the court seeking what is termed a “compassionate release”, according to court documents obtained by the Consortium. Ms. Golden, 61, has cited medical problems such as asthma and high … Continued
VI Consortium The Department of Tourism on Saturday gave the inaugural flight of JetBlue Airways from the John F. Kennedy Airport to Cyril E. King Airport an exceptional welcome that included Moko Jumbie performances and some cultural dancing. First Lady Yolanda Bryan welcomed passengers with gift bags as they deboarded the aircraft. Jetblue announced the nonstop … Continued
