PREMIER UPDATES ON OUTLOOK FOR COI IMPLEMENTATION

While recognizing the urgency of the process of implementing the reforms outlined in the Framework for the Implementation of the Recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry Report and Other Reforms, Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley underscored that such an intricate process should not be rushed to the point where there are skipped steps. At … Continued

21-YEAR-OLD SLAPPED WITH FIREARM CHARGES

21-year-old Keron Hodge was arrested and charged after an operation by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) on Sunday led to the seizure of an AK-47 rifle and a quantity of ammunition. Police confirmed the charges in a media release on Wednesday, September 6. The release stated that officers of the Criminal Investigations Department … Continued

NSC TO DEVELOP A NATIONAL PLAN TO ADDRESS VIOLENCE

The National Security Council (NSC) is actively developing a national plan to address violence in the British Virgin Islands. Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley, who sits on the NSC, made the announcement during Tuesday’s sitting of the House of Assembly. He said the plan is expected to be comprehensive and includes non-traditional methods of … Continued

NSC CONSIDERING “NON-TRADITIONAL” CRIME FIGHTING METHODS IN NEW PLAN

Against the backdrop of  outcry surrounding gun violence in the Virgin Islands, Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has revealed the intention of the National Security Council to introduce “Non-Traditional” crime-fighting methods to bolster the existing efforts of local law enforcement to tackle the issue.  According to the Premier, these new methods will be introduced … Continued

WE BELIEVE IT’S OUR DUTY TO GIVE BACK – SAYS CCT’s RETAIL SERVICES MANAGER

CCT’s Retail Services Manager, Jamalie Thomas, says giving back to the BVI community is part of the duty of the locally owned telecommunications provider. Thomas’ comment came moments after the telecoms provider awarded Randolph Carlton an all-inclusive trip to Miami as part of his grand prize for winning the competition that was created for CCT’s … Continued

NEW EHRLC A MILESTONE FOR EDUCATION IN THE BVI AND WIDER CARIBBEAN

Following the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre, Minister for Education the Honourable Sharie De Castro, Project Architect Lavina Liburd and CDB Contract Supervisor, Project Manager from the RDA Sergio Dantas sat for a discussion with the Government Information Services to discuss some of the details of the project. As she … Continued

REDUCING THE RISK OF DEVELOPING DEMENTIA

Up to 55 million projected dementia cases by 2050 could be delayed or avoided. Despite advances in drug development, the Virgin Islands Alzheimer’s Association(VIAA) and Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) warns that risk reduction remains the only proven prevention tool VIAA and ADI are calling on governments to urgently fund more research on risk-reduction, introduce strategies, … Continued