Ms. Patlian Johnson, Recovery and Development Cooperation Specialist in the Premier’s Office, has shared the lessons learned in hurricane recovery by the British Virgin Islands at a meeting of UN agencies and recovery partners organised by UNDP as a part of their Development Dialogues series. Ms. Johnson made the feature presentation during a special breakout … Continued
RoadTown Wholesale, Nagico BVI, FLOW BVI and Delta Petroleum announces a group donation of a container of water to the island of St. Vincent & Grenadines. The container which sailed from Port Everglades, Florida yesterday will be delivered to the Director of the National Emergency Management Organisation of St. Vincent. RTW Managing Director, Mr. Neil … Continued
Officials from the Ministry of Health and Social Development are cautioning residents concerning atmospheric conditions as a result of the volcano eruption on the island of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Chief of Drugs and Pharmaceutical Services, Mrs. Gracia Wheatley-Smith stated that the probability of the ash heavily impacting the Virgin Islands maybe minimal, but … Continued
In a fervent effort to get residents vaccinated, local BVI businesses have begun offering huge discounts for customers who can present a valid Covid-19 vaccination card. This concerted effort marries the Government’s agenda to achieve herd immunity by vaccinating the majority of the population before the vaccines expire in May, June & July respectively. Clarence … Continued
The Police Welfare Association (PWA) hosted a farewell cocktail for Mr. Michael Matthews last night, Tuesday April 13th, as he completes his final week in the post as Commissioner of Police. Officers and police staff took to the microphone to give their personal tributes to Matthews including the Deputy Governor Mr. David Archer, who opened … Continued
GIS Registration continues for the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports’ Be YOUth Centre in anticipation for the opening of its first session in May. A ceremony was recently held for the persons to view the centre and tour its amenities. Director of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mrs. Brenda Lettsome-Tye explained that the centre has been long in … Continued
In view of the pyroclastic flows heading towards the east from the La Soufriere Volcano, both Professor Richard Robertson and Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves are pleading with persons in the red zone to get down now before the window of escape narrows any further. Gonsalves, speaking during the La Soufriere morning update revealed 127 people were rescued over the past … Continued
When Prince Philip’s funeral takes place on Saturday, it will be more than a focal point for national mourning. Many will also be watching for any signs of reconciliation between Prince Harry and the royal family, especially with his elder brother Prince William. It will be the first time that Harry comes face-to-face with the … Continued
Researchers at the Colorado State University (CSU) in the US have predicted that the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season will be above-average. CSU cited the likely absence of El Niño as a primary factor. “Tropical Atlantic sea surface temperatures are near their long-term averages, while subtropical Atlantic sea surface temperatures are much warmer than their long-term … Continued
UN News – More than 168 million schoolchildren globally missed out on learning in class, as schools in some 14 countries remained largely shut for almost an entire year due to coronavirus-related lockdowns, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reported on Wednesday. “As we approach the one-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are again reminded … Continued
