Ahead of the beginning of the resumed hearings, the COI team has procured a new specialist document management system called ‘Relativity’. This system is widely used by a number of prominent UK public inquiries when conducting hearings. It is as secure as the current system, with equally robust and safe mechanisms to protect information provided … Continued
As was first and accurately reported by our agency. Mrs. Natalie O Hodge has been appointed as Film Commissioner effective May 17th, 2021 making her the first female film commission in the territory’s history. Ms. Hodge, who most recently served as the Deputy Chief Information Officer with the Government of the Virgin Islands, is responsible … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie is away from the Territory until June 9 on personal leave. Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley is Acting Premier effective Friday, May 28 to Wednesday, June 9. Honourable Wheatley’s appointment is in accordance … Continued
Fugitive jeweler Mehul Choksi, one of India’s most wanted in connection with the Punjab National Bank loan fraud case, has been captured in Dominica while trying to flee to Cuba. Sources said Choksi had reached Dominica by boat. And with a Yellow Notice issued after his mysterious disappearance from his residence in Antigua, he was … Continued
caribbean news now After more than a year when borders were closed globally to contain the spread of the SARS-CoV-2, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has given its approval to Celebrity Cruises, a wholly owned subsidiary of Royal Caribbean Group, to begin sailing again in June. “We’re making history today!” Celebrity Cruises announced … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands will be hosting a series of the public meetings to discuss the proposed Act titled Police Act, 2019 from May 31 to June 9. Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie said that the Act seeks to repeal the Police Act Cap. 165 and addresses the constitution … Continued
The Environmental Health Division is reminding food businesses that proper handling of food prevents food borne illnesses as well as acute gastroenteritis following reports of unsafe food handling practices at a local food business. The unit in a statement said that on Wednesday, May 26 at approximately 3:20 p.m., it was alerted of a video … Continued
Police are confirming that the man taken to the hospital yesterday May 28th, following a wounding incident is in stable condition. Initial inquiries suggest that the man was stabbed by his son while at their home in Long Trench just after noon yesterday. His son was taken into custody. Investigations are ongoing.
Press Release The Men’s National Team will be converging on Guatemala from Friday 28th May for the next round of CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying for the FIFA World Cup, Qatar 2022. With the Worldwide pandemic and regional quarantine protocols once again playing havoc with host territories plans and available alternative venues much sought after, the … Continued
Sometime shortly after 12noon today May 27th, 2021 a father and son altercation saw a local young man in his 20’s stabbing his father. The incident took place at the family home in Long Trench. The father is presently undergoing surgery at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith hospital, while the assailant son has been taken … Continued
