ANEGADA EXPRESS TO RESUME FULL SERVICES THIS SATURDAY; COMPANY ISSUES APOLOGY TO CUSTOMERS

In a second statement sent to customers within 24hrs, the management and staff of Anegada Express has issued another official statement in regards to a correspondence issued earlier. The most recent statement reads: “Anegada Express would like to sincerely apologizes for its pre-mature announcement about suspension of services with both Government members the Hon. Vincent … Continued

THOUSANDS OF PRO-TRUMP SUPPORTERS STORM CAPITOL HILL AS LAWMAKERS GATHER TO COUNT VOTES!

Thousands of pro-Trump protesters have stormed the U.S. Capitol, pushing past police and forcing Congress into a recess amid the Electoral College vote certification on Wednesday. Members of Congress were seen evacuating the building with gas masks and reports were received of “Officers in distress”. Base on updates, the police is gravely outnumbered and up … Continued

DEMOCRAT RAPHEL WARNOCK TO BE THE FIRST BLACK SENATOR IN GEORGIA’S HISTORY

ASSOCIATED PRESS – Democrat Raphael Warnock won one of Georgia’s two Senate runoffs Wednesday, becoming the first Black senator in his state’s history and putting the Senate majority within the party’s reach. A pastor who spent the past 15 years leading the Atlanta church where Martin Luther King Jr. preached, Warnock defeated Republican incumbent Kelly Loeffler. It … Continued

FORMER LEGISLATOR MYRON WALWYN: “WE MUST AT ALL COST AVOID ANY FURTHER FAILED DEADLINES.”

In a recent Facebook post, Former Education Minister and businessman Myron V Walwyn shared his thoughts on the management of Covid-19 in the British Virgin Islands. The post which began by highlighting the mammoth task for any Government in the handling of this pandemic stated: “I have long maintained that the management of this pandemic … Continued

BVIHSA RECEIVES TWO PORTABLE VENTILATORS FROM BANCO POPULAR

The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA ) is the recipient of a donation of two portable ventilators and accessories and 1000 N95 masks courtesy of Banco Popular. Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon. Carvin Malone and Acting Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Cedorene Malone Smith accepted the donation on Monday January 4. Hon. Malone stated … Continued

ANEGADA EXPRESS SUSPENDS SERVICES UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE: “I JUST CAN’T RUN THIS SHOW ALONE ANYMORE, IT IS AN IMPOSSIBLE TASK WITHOUT GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE”-DOUG RIEGELS

In an official message sent to customers of Anedaga Express, the management of the ferry service which provides crucial transportation to and from Anegada said: “Anegada Express would like to inform our customers, that regrettably, due to the severe economic constraints brought about by the COVID pandemic and the economic uncertainties facing us all, our … Continued

ANOTHER PROJECTED TIMELINE FOR ROAD TOWN FERRY TERMINAL TO BE REOPENED TO INTERNATIONAL PASSENGERS ANNOUNCED; MARCH 1ST, 2021, ONE YEAR LATER

The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority in conjunction with the Premier’s Office of the Virgin Islands has issued an update on the reopening of the Road Town Ferry Terminal to international ferry passengers. In an official press release received from the BVI Ports Authority today January 5th, 2021 it was noted that, on 7th December, … Continued

DISTRICT 8 COMMUNITY OUTREACH FOOD PROGRAM HELP HUNDREDS

Press release Eight District Representative and Leader of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition Honorable Marlon A. Penn and the Eight District Committee partnered with several churches in Districts 7 and 8 donating meals to approximately 1000 persons residing in districts seven and eight, during the holiday season. “We recognize that the holiday season is about generosity … Continued

DEPT. OF HEALTH ANNOUNCES NEXT PHASE OF VACCINE ROLLOUT; 1,200 VIRGIN ISLANDERS TAKE INITIAL VACCINE DOSE

VI CONSORTIUM The V.I. Department Health has announced the next phase of its vaccination initiative, which will include teachers, firefighters, police officers and grocery store workers, among others deemed essential to a functioning economy and are most exposed to the virus. The initial phase, which started on Dec. 16 and included clinical healthcare staff, residents … Continued