Commissioner of Police Mark Collins has said that the bureaucratic structure within the Royal Virgin Islands Police is very frustrating and needs to be reviewed. Commissioner Collins was speaking during the Commission of Inquiry (COI) where he revealed that the bureaucratic nature of the force is stalling a number of initiatives that are urgently needed … Continued
Premier Andrew Fahie has hinted at a further reduction in the BVI Gateway fee for vaccinated persons in the near future. The premier made the statement during a recent tourism media conference after questions on the topic was posed by 284 Media. The current fee for vaccinated persons is $35, a reduction from the previous … Continued
DANICA KIRKA, ASSOCIATED PRESS—They were once so close. Princes William and Harry grew up together, supported each other after their mother’s untimely death and worked side by side as they began their royal duties — two brothers seemingly bonded for life by blood, tradition and tragedy. But those links are now painfully strained as William … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM The rapidly growing weather system in the Atlantic has developed into Tropical Storm Elsa as it barrels toward the Windward Islands and southern Leeward Islands. A tropical storm warning has been issued for St. Lucia, Barbados, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Martinique by the National Hurricane Center, and N.H.C. said in its … Continued
The FA Coaches Education Department has just concluded its first Online Course, the Academy Coaches Certificate with 26 participants successfully completing the four-module workshop. A broad spectrum of new Coaches took part in the Academy Course representing clubs such as Panthers FC, Islanders FC, Old Madrid FC, Wolues FC, Sugar Boys FC and Rebels FC … Continued
Approximately 49 percent of the monies paid out in the Farmers Stimulus Grant Programme which totaled more than $1.4 million was awarded to persons who were not registered in the Agriculture Database of Registered Farmers. This is according to an audit report submitted by the Auditor General Sonia Webster in the ongoing Commission of Inquiry … Continued
The Ministry of Health and Social Development is urging the community to take precautions following a significant increase in COVID-19 cases in the Territory. Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ronald Georges confirmed that there are currently 49 confirmed cases with more cases expected as contact tracing continues. “The team lead by National Epidemiologist Ms. Harmonie … Continued
Pennsylvania’s highest court overturned Bill Cosby’s sex assault conviction Wednesday after finding an agreement with a previous prosecutor prevented him from being charged in the case. Cosby has served more than two years of a three- to 10-year sentence at a state prison near Philadelphia. He had vowed to serve all 10 years rather than … Continued
The United Nations Human Rights Council has urged global action including reparations to “make amends” for racism against people of African descent. Its new report also urges educational reform and apologies to address discrimination. The findings cite concerns in about 60 countries including the UK, Belgium, France, Canada, Brazil and Colombia. The study began after … Continued
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) has received strong backing by the United Nations (UN) Special Committee on Decolonization (C-24) regarding the self-governance of the Territory and its right to self-determination at the recently concluded session of the C-24 at UN Headquarters from 14th – 25th June 2021. In addressing the question of the British Virgin … Continued
