The public is invited to ‘The Premier’s Christmas Extravaganza with a Cultural Twist – The Sequel’ on Saturday, December 18, at the Festival Village Grounds from 3:00 p.m. According to Premier and Minister of Finance, the extravaganza is a time for the entire family. The Children’s party starts at 3:00 p.m. with games, singing and … Continued
The Virgin Islands Daily News, Dean Greenaway The British Virgin Islands has recorded its 39th COVID-19-related death since the pandemic began, but neither Health Minister Carvin Malone or any other BVI Health Services official has made a public announcement. The change was quietly noted on the Dec. 10 COVID-19 Dashboard, which shows the territory currently … Continued
As of December 10, there are currently 40 confirmed active cases of COVID-19. Persons who have tested positive and are having moderate symptoms of COVID-19 should know how to take care of themselves while at home. If you are feeling breathless, it can help to keep your room cool, turn on the air-conditioned unit or … Continued
The Ministry of Health and Social Development is inviting persons over the age of 65, essential workers, and immunocompromised individuals to pre-register for COVID-19 vaccine boosters. Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ronald Georges said that at this time the Pfizer vaccine is being prioritised for use as a third dose or booster. Persons seeking a … Continued
In a recent Facebook post, leader of the opposition Hon. Marlon A Penn has called for an end to gun violence following the death of Jaimez’ Stoutt. Penn said, “My heart aches to wake up to the news of yet another young man losing his life to gun crime in our beloved Virgin Islands. As … Continued
UPDATE The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed that one male was shot and killed during an incident at a popular nightclub on Tortola in the wee hours of Saturday morning. The RVIPF made the statement following an inquiry on the matter from our newsroom. They said, “Police can confirm that one man … Continued
On its 75th anniversary, UNICEF warns that COVID-19 is rolling back virtually every measure of progress for children, including a staggering 100 million more children plunged into poverty. COVID-19 has affected children at an unprecedented scale, making it the worst crisis for children UNICEF has seen in its 75-year history, the United Nations Children’s agency … Continued
TUXTLA GUTIERREZ, Mexico (AP) — Rescue workers rushing to a highway accident found a horrific scene of death and injury after a freight truck jammed with as many as 200 migrants tipped over and crashed into the base of a steel pedestrian bridge in southern Mexico. The migrants inside the cargo trailer were tossed and … Continued
Caribbean News Online The Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Health and Wellness and the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA) wish to inform the public that all travellers must apply to enter Saint Lucia on the Saint Lucia Travel Authorisation Portal. There were recent technical difficulties with the system, and consequently, a waiver on the requirement … Continued
Caribbean News Online Jamaica Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced changes to the measures aimed at containing the spread of COVID-19. The new measure will come into effect from December 10 until January 14, 2022. Holness said that the curfew hours will now be from 10:00 PM nightly until 5:00 AM the following morning. “Except for … Continued
