HEALTH MINISTRY HEIGHTENS SURVEILLANCE TO INCREASE MONKEYPOX DETECTION

The Ministry of Health and Social Development is strengthening its surveillance in response to the increasing detection of Monkeypox cases in the region. This was confirmed in a government commissioned media release on Friday, which said the decision was due to the high risk of disease introduction, which is linked to increased travel, following the … Continued

IT’S NOT IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE PEOPLE FOR THE GOVERNOR AND GOVT TO BE IN CONFLICT – SAYS PREMIER

Leader of government business Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has said that despite sometimes having differing views from the governor, it is not in the best interest of the people for himself and the governor to be in conflict. Premier Wheatley made the statement at a recent press conference, where he explained that oftentimes … Continued

NO VISITING OF THE CONCH MOUNTS ON ANEGADA AT THIS TIME

Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull has stated that residents and visitors of the Anegada community should refrain from visiting the conch mounts due to the recent disposal of Shortfin Pilot Whale carcasses that were in the area. Minister Turnbull said, “Due to the scope of works that were recently conducted … Continued

HLSCC ACCREDITATION REAFFIRMED

The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has had its accreditation reaffirmed by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) – the accrediting body for institutions of higher education in the Mid-Atlantic States, the American territories/commonwealths of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands and international locations such as the Virgin Islands, U.K. President … Continued

ANDREW FAHIE REQUESTS TRIAL DELAY; NO SOONER THAN JANUARY 16TH, 2023; JUDGE HAS NOT YET RULED ON THE MOTION

According to documents filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. The defense attorney Theresa Van Vliet, representing former Premier of the Virgin Islands Andrew Fahie has asked a federal judge to delay his July 18 trial date. The request asked that the court rescheduled the trial no sooner than Jan.16, 2023 … Continued

HOUSE OF LORDS PEER, LORD CASHMAN, INTRODUCES BILL TO LEGALISE SAME-SEX MARRIAGE FOR ALL CARIBBEAN BRITISH OVERSEAS TERRITORIES

Colours Caribbean, Stonewall and a select group of academics, along with key members of UK Parliament have been overseeing the preliminary draft of a bill introduced by Michael Cashman CBE (Lord Cashman) to make same-sex marriage lawful in those British Overseas Territories where it is currently unlawful. If passed, the bill would empower local governors—who … Continued

A SOPHISTICATED CRYPTO MARKET IN THE BVI WILL BE A CATALYST TO SUSTAINED GROWTH IN THE SECTORS, SAYS EXPERTS

A more sophisticated crypto market will show long-term commitment in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) as different products and platforms are developed, says Jeffrey Kirk, Managing Partner of Appleby (BVI) Limited addressing the opportunities for business growth in the British Virgin Islands during a panel discussion hosted by BVI Finance and Fusang, the digital exchange … Continued

DECISION TO BE MADE ON WHETHER TO RENOVATE OR REBUILD THE ALTHEA SCATLIFFE SCHOOL

The Ministry of Education will be deciding on whether to renovate or demolish and rebuild the Althea Scatliffe Primary School after it was recently deemed structurally compromised and closed indefinitely. This was confirmed by the Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley at a recent press conference. A recent inspection of the … Continued