SHAMORI CALLWOOD WANTED BY RVIPF

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Ballast Bay resident Shamori Callwood aka Savage who is wanted in connection with a number of firearm-related incidences. Callwood, 25, is being sought in connection to an automatic handgun which was seized early in January of this year. He is also wanted … Continued

LABOR ARBITRATION TRIBUNAL LAUNCHES WEBPAGE

Chairman of the Labor Arbitration Tribunal Mr. Jamal Smith said the tribunal now has an online presence on the Government of the Virgin Islands’ website and is more accessible to the public. Mr. Smith said the tribunal’s webpage is an integral part of meeting the constitutional mandate to provide access to information, while balancing transparency … Continued

NEED A COVID TEST? MAKE AN APPOINTMENT THREE DAYS BEFORE TRAVEL

Persons requiring a COVID-19 test for travel purposes are reminded to make an appointment three days prior to the confirmed date of travel. Medical Officer, Dr. Christine Harry said the BVI Health Services Authority has been having issues with people visiting the authority without appointments for COVID-19 tests and are demanding that results be available … Continued

COMMISSION ON INQUIRY TEAM HEADS BACK TO UK UNTIL EASTER

The Commission of Inquiry team will not be solely stationed in the British Virgin Islands for the 6-month process that will allow for the investigation of malfeasance in Government and public service over recent years. The team will depart the territory on February 4th and intends to return by Easter, providing that there no Covid-induced … Continued

SAVED BY THE BELL STAR; DUSTIN DIAMOND DIES AT 44

Dustin Diamond, who played the role of Screech on the popular 1990s high school comedy “Saved by the Bell,” died Monday after a recent cancer diagnosis, according to Diamond’s manager, Roger Paul. He was 44. Diamond first shared news of his cancer diagnosis last month. At the time, his manager said his client’s health was “serious” and … Continued

USVI RESIDENTS TO RECIEVE STIMULUS CHECKS IN THE SECOND WEEK OF FEBRUARY

VI CONSORTIUM – The Bryan administration announced during its weekly Covid-19 press briefing Monday that the Bureau of Internal Revenue (B.I.R.) is expected to rollout the second round of CARES Act stimulus checks in the second week of February. Speaking during the briefing, Gov’t House Communications Director Richard Motta used slides to further explain the … Continued

CONTRACT SIGNED FOR NEW NATIONAL EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER

A joint venture between local firms Tandem Development and D & B Heavy Equipment Services Limited has been approved to allow for the construction a state-of-the-art National Emergency Operations Centre, announced Premier and Minister for Finance Andrew Fahie at a signing ceremony yesterday afternoon. The contract, which includes demolition of the existing structure, installation of … Continued

POLICE SEEKING EYEWITNESSES IN SEACOW’S BAY ROBBERY

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is now seeking the public’s help in identifying the perpetrators of a double robbery in Seacow’s Bay. The official press release from the RVIPF stated “initial investigations indicate that around 8:45pm, two males dressed in black long sleeved hoodies entered De la Santa’s Bakery and Restaurant. One of the … Continued