St. Kitts Nevis Observer The outbreak of COVID-19 that has been spreading in St. Kitts and Nevis for the past four weeks continues to rise passing the 350 marks with over 201 cases currently active. Chief Medical Officer Dr Hazel Laws said that they have been trying to contain this present COVID-19 outbreak first identified … Continued
Caribbean News Online Premier Basketball League Promises Safe Games Amid COVID-19 The Bahamas could become the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) next lair to host its next regular season. In an article by the ESPN, the NBA is considering the idea of a centralized location. Aside from Las Vegas, the players and executives saw a potential … Continued
Caribbean News Online A series of multiple tests will greet unvaccinated guests who plan on boarding Royal Caribbean ships for their much-awaited getaway post-pandemic. This is what the major cruise line came up with as part of their efforts to strictly comply with the U.S. Centers for Disease and Control’s requirements in getting the cruise … Continued
After 13 years of near silence in the conservatorship that controls her life and money, Britney Spears passionately told a judge Wednesday that she wants to end the “abusive” case that has made her feel demoralised and enslaved. Speaking in open court for the first time in the case, Spears condemned her father and others … Continued
Junior Minister for Tourism and Territorial Member Honourable Sharie de Castro has made a donation of kitchen supplies to the seniors of the East End/Long Look Community Centre. The items included teapots, pots, a blender, bowls, plates, saucers, utensils, dinner napkins and other items. Honourable de Castro made the pledge to assist the seniors during … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is classifying four of the recent deaths as inconclusive following lengthy investigations by its Crime Division. Autopsy reports and full inquiries into the causes of death in the cases of Franklyn Malone, Andrew Skerritt, Waleid Kachhour and Ryan Smolderen have not revealed any evidence that another person had been … Continued
Governor John Rankin has flagged several deficiencies observed within Cabinet’s system of governance since taking office in late January 2021. The governor highlighted some of those deficiencies in his Position Statement submission to the Commission of Inquiry recently. According to the BVI’s Constitution, the Governor is responsible for chairing each Cabinet meeting, but he does … Continued
An officer of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is now under investigation following a troubling allegation of indecent assault against a minor. According to reports reaching our newsroom, the accused is being investigated for sexual misconduct with a girl under the age of thirteen years old. Our newsroom, in speaking with Information Officer of … Continued
Government is working on making the Register of Interests declarations by legislators a public document, but will be bringing forward two options to the House of Assembly (HOA) to best choose from. This is according to Premier Andrew Fahie who made the statement before the ongoing Commission of Inquiry (COI) recently. He said the amendments … Continued
The BVI graduated its first cohort of 39 certified solar industry professionals from the Caribbean Energy Institute’s Solar Technician Training Programme. The professionals, who graduated on May 3, have acquired hands-on experience and more than half of the participants have received globally recognised qualifications including the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners® or NABCEP®. … Continued
