CBS News Maya Angelou became the second poet in history to recite a poem at an inauguration with her reading of “On the Pulse of Morning” when Bill Clinton was first sworn in as president in 1993. Now, she’ll make history again as one of 20 distinguished women set to be honored by the U.S. … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM The Bryan administration plans to reopen public schools to full in-person learning on Monday, August 9, almost a year and a half since the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted lives around the world. The Consortium first learned of the reopening date Sunday evening. Mr. Bryan did not divulge much details, leaving the task to the … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM The Bryan administration made a number of announcements during its latest Monday press briefing, including a new Covid-19 surge affecting St. Thomas among the unvaccinated, a milestone in first-dose vaccinations, the recent release of a new batch of $1,400 stimulus checks, and a Covid-19 outbreak at the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s Red Hook … Continued
St. Kitts observer This evening, Monday May 24, 2021, I wish to update you on the present COVID-19 situation. Within the last twenty-four hours we have recorded six (6) additional cases, all from the same household. These six new cases are referred to as Case # 55 through to Case # 60. The individuals are … Continued
Up to $5 million in legal fees have been approved by the BVI Government in the ongoing Commission of Inquiry (COI). This was revealed by Premier Andrew Fahie at last Thursday’s media conference where he said that two law firms were selected to assist both the government and the House of Assembly in the COI. … Continued
The New York Times The pandemic struck these islands unequally. What does this mean for tourism, a major economic driver for the entire region? The answer is unique, just like the islands. On the glassy blue waters surrounding the U.S. Virgin Islands, catamarans and pleasure yachts have packed the shoreline for the past year — … Continued
Associated Press Moderna said Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12, a step that could put the shot on track to become the second option for that age group in the U.S. With global vaccine supplies still tight, much of the world is struggling to vaccinate adults in the quest to … Continued
Press Release The U17 National Team returned home from the Turks and Caicos Islands with the three-match series ending all square and Quelahni Nickie being named MVP. According to Head Coach, Clinton “Tinnie” Percival it was a very successful trip and one that will definitely help the future development of the squad “The Boys had … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) would like to inform the public that in observance of Whit Monday the offices and warehouses on Tortola and Virgin Gorda will be closed to the public on Monday 24 May 2021. Our offices and warehouses will resume normal business hours on Tuesday 25 May 2021. Cargo vessels … Continued
Invincible Boat Company, the premium saltwater sport fishing and high-performance boat brand headquartered in Florida, continues its move into international markets with the appointment of Horizon Yacht Sales in the British Virgin Islands. ‘The BVI is well known for great leisure boating. It’s a very popular charter destination and has a healthy market for day … Continued
