SYNERGY AND PIRATES WILL BE AIMING TO WRAP UP THE PLAYOFF SERIES THIS EVENING – BOTH WITH 1 OF 3

Synergy and Pirates will be looking to book their tickets to the finals of the 2022 Terrence ‘Chino’ Chinnery Fastpitch Softball League this evening after both teams narrowly won games one of their playoff series on Friday. It took the unbeaten Synergy eight innings to gain the 14-13 victory against Lady Hawks in the best … Continued

USVI SENATOR STEVEN PAYNE SR. EXPELLED FROM 34TH LEGISLATURE AFTER THREE WOMEN ACCUSED HIM OF EITHER SEXUAL HARASSMENT OR SEXUAL ASSAULT; THE INITIAL BEING A YOUNG EMPLOYEE OF HIS OWN OFFICE

Fourteen senators voted to expel Senator Steven Payne Sr. from the 34th Legislature on Wednesday night, in what was a culmination of immense pressure on lawmakers to address a scandal that had rocked the Senate — one that was untied from other senators but Mr. Payne — after three women accused him of either sexual … Continued

AUGUST 5TH IS ELECTION DAY IN ST. KITTS AND NEVIS

General Elections in St Kitts and Nevis will be held on Friday, August 5, with Nomination Day being Tuesday, July 26. The long-anticipated election date was announced by Prime Minister Timothy Harris at his People’s Labour Party Rally on July 17 in Tabernacle Village, from where Dr Harris hails. Prime Minister Harris said that he … Continued

THREE LOCALS APPREHENDED AT SEA FOLLOWING THE DISCOVERY OF DRUGS AND CASH ON VESSEL

Three residents from the British Virgin Islands were arrested earlier today after the vessel they were traveling on was intercepted by law enforcement agencies where drugs and cash were discovered. This was confirmed by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) moments ago, which said the arrests resulted from a United States-led operation earlier this … Continued

PREMIER ANNOUNCES EXTENSION OF CUSTOMS DUTY REDUCTIONS

Amid continued concern for the impacts that the unprecedented global conditions of the day has had on the buying power of Virgin Islanders, Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley announced an extension of all customs duty adjustments for an additional 3 months. The announcement came during a press conference on Friday, July 22. He said, … Continued

ST. LUCIA THE FIRST COUNTRY IN THE REGION TO REPORT THE MOST SUSPECTED MONKEYPOX CASES – 6 IN ONE DAY

On the heels of an active carnival observation, authorities in Saint Lucia are managing 6 suspected cases of monkeypox. According to a statement from the Ministry of Health, of the 6 suspected cases, 4 of the individuals have no travel history. All six of the individuals remain in isolation as they await the results of … Continued

THE FRENCHMAN’S CAY BRIDGE IS COMPLETED AND OPEN TO TRAFFIC – FAHIE CREDITED

The Frenchman’s Cay Bridge reconstruction project is now completed and opened to full use following a ribbon-cutting ceremony this morning. Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy Premier and Minister for Communication and Works Honourable Kye Rymer thanked the former Premier and District One Representative Honourable Andrew Fahie for the role he played in getting the project … Continued