Governor General Dame Sandra Mason has been nominated to be the first President as Barbados moves to become a republic by November 30. In addition, Barbadians have been given the assurance that there will be no change to the country’s name, flag, pledge or the name of Independence Day. This was outlined by Prime Minister … Continued
Parents of students of the Elmore Stoutt High School are reminded that school commences on a two-shift system on Monday, September 6. along with the following: Orientation for all students will take place during the week of August 30 to September 3, 2021. Juniors (Grades 7 to 9) will be housed at our Lower Estate … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands through the Recovery and Development Agency has inked a contract with INROS Lackner S.E of Germany for the design and construction management of the West End Ferry Terminal. The contract valued at $1,048,909.00 was signed on August 8 for a period of 36 months. The first six months will be utilised for the … Continued
In a Government Information Services release, it was announced that Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie signed the first ever Country Implementation Plan (CIP) for the Virgin Islands (VI) at a virtual signing ceremony held on August 17. Premier Fahie and United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator for the Eastern Caribbean, Mr. Didier … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police are conducting inquiries into a shooting incident near the Parham Town General Supply Store around 10pm on Friday August 20th that resulted in one male being injured. Investigations indicate that the victim was seated in his parked vehicle when he was approached and shot by a masked lone assailant. The … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force gave deceased officer Sergeant Algon Smikle a honoured guard send off yesterday Saturday August 21st at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport. His funeral and internment will be held in his birthplace in Jamaica. Commissioner of Police Mark Collins and the honour guard of RVIPF officers lined the security … Continued
Caribbean News now A number of hotels in the Caribbean have included complete vaccination against COVID-19 as a mandatory requirement to guests before entering the premises. A recent article by Forbes revealed that Elite Island Resorts, a major hotel group that boasts an all-inclusive nine hotels in the Caribbean and Central America, has decided to … Continued
Caribbean News Now Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced that Bahamians will go to the polls on September 16, eight months before a general election is constitutionally due. Minnis’ announcement came after Commissioner of Police Paul Rolle, in his capacity as Provost Marshall, read a proclamation from Sir Cornelius dissolving Parliament. “Earlier today, Parliament was … Continued
The curfew in the British Virgin Islands was further extended from August 20th for another 14 days. This was published in the government’s official Gazette on Friday August 20th, and stated that the Governor John Ranking made the Order after exercising his powers conferred by section 3 and 4 of the Curfew Act, 2017. The … Continued
The US National Hurricane Centre is monitoring a tropical wave that is located over the eastern Atlantic several hundred miles to the southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands. NHC says this wave is producing a broad area of disorganised showers and thunderstorms and is expected to interact with another wave emerging off the African coast over the next day … Continued
