SPIKE IN THEFT OF GENERATORS AND TOOLS – RVIPF URGES RESIDENTS TO SECURE PROPERTY

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is recording an uptick in thefts of generators and tools left around private properties and road sides unattended. This week, one resident of Hodge’s Creek reported three generators stolen from her property, while a contractor reported a generator stolen from his construction site. Weed eaters and blowers were also … Continued

COI “UNREASONABLE” DEADLINES OVERWHELMING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND AFFECTING THEIR NORMAL DUTIES

Officers within the Public Service continue to be overwhelmed with the high volume of work and what has been described as “unreasonable” deadlines set by the Commission of Inquiry. This is according to Premier Andrew Fahie who made the comments during yesterday’s Sitting of the House of Assembly as he requested for a rearrangement of … Continued

USVI: 69TH COVID-RELATED DEATH IN USVI IS 51-YEAR-OLD MAN

VI Consortium The V.I. Dept. of Health Tuesday night announced the 69th Covid-19 related death in the U.S. Virgin Islands, an announcement that came just hours after the department announced the 68th death related to the virus. “After further investigating cause of death and ensuring notification of next of kin, the Virgin Islands Department of … Continued

VI REMINDED TO STAY READY DURING HURRICANE SEASON PEAK

His Excellency the Governor John Rankin continues to urge residents of the Virgin Islands to Be Ready for the possibility of a tropical storm or hurricane as the Atlantic basin remains active. “History shows us that September brings more storm activity than any other time of the year. The best way to protect lives and livelihoods from … Continued

SPEAKER WILLOCK DESCRIBES THE RECENT PRESCRIPTION OF THE $77K LEGAL BILL AS AN ACT OF INTERFERENCE AGAINST LEGISLATIVE ARM

The recent decision made by the Supreme High Court to administer legal charges totaling more $77,000 for the now withdrawn injunction which was filed against the Commission of Inquiry attorneys, is now being described as an act of interference against the BVI Legislature. This assertion comes from the Speaker of the House of Assembly Julian … Continued

WATER AND SEWERAGE INSTALLING DIGITAL METERS TERRITORY WIDE

The Water and Sewerage Department continues improvement efforts in the replacement of defective meters, with digital metres across the Territory. Director Mrs. Perline Scatliffe-Leonard said work began in July 2020 to replace faulty mechanical metres that have been in the field for 20 plus years and have surpassed their useful life. Mrs. Scatliffe-Leonard said, “Approximately … Continued

HAITIAN MIGRANTS BEING RELEASED INTO U.S. ON A ‘VERY, VERY LARGE SCALE’ DESPITE ADMINISTRATION’S ASSURANCES

Yahoo News Thousands of Haitian migrants who were camped under a bridge in Texas have reportedly been released into the U.S., despite the Biden administration’s assurances that they would be removed from the country. A U.S. official reportedly told the Associated Press that the migrants are being released into the country on a “very, very … Continued

JVD PRIMARY TO REOPEN TODAY AFTER MAJOR ISSUES HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED – SCHOOL WILL HAVE 3 RETROFITTED TRAILERS FOR STUDENTS

The Jost Van Dyke Primary School is expected to reopen today Wednesday September 22 after the majority of the issues identified recently have been rectified. This is according to the Education Minister Dr. Natalio Wheatley who made the announcement while speaking on the VIP Lets Talk radio programme last night. He said the works completed … Continued

ACTIVE COVID-19 CASES DROP TO 30 WITH MAJORITY NOW ON VG – HEALTH PROFESSIONALS CONCERNED ON HIGH % OF LOCAL CASES

The number of active positive COVID-19 cases in the British Virgin Islands continue to be on the decline with the total cases now standing at 30. This is according to the Minister for Health Carvin Malone who made the announcement during a VIP Lets Talk radio programme last night. He said the active numbers had … Continued

MOU TOTALING APPROX $150K SIGNED TO BENEFIT PUBLIC SERVICE OFFICERS – INITIATIVE SPEARHEADED BY GOVERNOR’S GROUP

A Memorandum of Understanding valued nearly $150,000 has been signed for a capacity building initiative which is being spearheaded by the Governor’s Group to benefit the public service. This is according to a media release from the Office of the Deputy Governor dated Tuesday September 21, which said the agreement will aim to develop highly … Continued