The Government of the Virgin Islands will be amending the current COVID-19 protocols as it continues efforts to enhance public safety and address uncooperative behavior of persons on quarantine. Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone in a statement during the Fifth Sitting of the Third Session of the Fourth House of Assembly … Continued
In a Government Information services release, Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Honourable Vincent Wheatley has said that the upcoming reclamation works in the Pockwood Pond area will not affect the Dungeon historical ruins site. Honourable Wheatley said the scope of the project has been inspected and approved by the ministry as with any … Continued
According to reports reaching our newsroom, Kenneth Baker has been tipped to lead the Financial Services Commission following the retirement of Dr. Robert Mathavious OBE. Mr. Kenneth Baker, was jointly the Deputy Managing Director, Regulation and the Director of the Banking, Insolvency and Fiduciary Services Division. He joined the Financial Services Department in June 2000 … Continued
(CNN) – President Donald Trump said he would not attend his successor’s swearing-in, a day after his top aides cajoled him into releasing a video conceding he would soon be departing office. “To all of those who have asked, I will not be going to the Inauguration on January 20th,” Trump tweeted, making formal what many had long … Continued
It has been confirmed that two visitors subsequently tested positive for the COVID-19 virus after being released from their 4-day quarantine. This was confirmed by the Minister of Health, Hon. Carvin Malone in a government-released COVID-19 update. Minister Malone explained that the visitors did a PCR test upon their arrival into the territory and a … Continued
In a Government Information services release, it was announced that Long-time staffer at the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) Mr. Jasen Penn has been appointed to act as the department’s Director effective January 1. Acting Governor, Mr. David D. Archer, Jr. said Mr. Penn’s appointment is yet another example of the development of Virgin Islands … Continued
LOOPS – US Virgin Islands Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett has condemned yesterday’s storming of the US Capitol Building by supporters of outgoing President Donald Trump. Plaskett, who was in the Congress Chamber when the rioters breached security barriers in a bid to stop the certification of last November’s Presidential Election, posted on Twitter: “The democracy WILL … Continued
In a government issued press release, The Ministry of Health and Social Development has confirmed that someone who attended the club Coco-Maya, in Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda from approximately 10:00 p.m. until 12:00 midnight on Old Year’s night has tested positive for COVID-19. The Ministry is urging all persons who partied at Coco Maya during … Continued
It has been officially announced that Mrs. Jeanette Scatliffe Boynes has been appointed to the position of Acting Director of the Social Security Board. This comes after the early departure of Mrs. Antoinette Skelton. Skelton tendered her resignation on 31st December 2020 prior to her scheduled retirement of 30th June 2021. Scatliffe Boynes appointment was … Continued
A woman who was shot inside the U.S. Capitol during the violent pro-Trump protest has died. That’s according to two officials familiar with the matter who spoke to The Associated Press on Wednesday on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to speak publicly. The Metropolitan Police Department said it was taking the lead on … Continued
