The Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Alwin James has been awarded the Queen’s Police Medal in Her Majesty the Queen’s 2021 New Year Honours. DCP James received this Medal in recognition of his significant contributions to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, where he has served for 35 years at both operational and strategic levels. … Continued
CTL Home Center Cares (CTL Cares) Give a Box of Love initiative launched in October with the single purpose of being the reason individuals and families feel love this Christmas has donated generously to the Family Support Network (FSN). Customers and staff were happy for the opportunity to assist those in need by donating food … Continued
The public is advised that a portion of the westbound lane of the Walter James Francis Drive, from the stop light to the roundabout, will be closed to vehicular traffic on Thursday, December 31 from 9:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday, January 1, 2021. The purpose of this closure is to facilitate the New Testament … Continued
(LOOPS) – The Bahamas Ministry of Education is being urged to repeat the 2020 education year based on the results of this year’s national examination results. In a recent statement, the president of the Bahamas Union of Teachers (BUT), Belinda Wilson made the recommendation and pointed to the exam results that saw a decline in … Continued
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — A strong earthquake hit central Croatia on Tuesday, causing major damage to homes and other buildings in a town southeast of the capital. Authorities said a girl was killed and at least 20 people were injured in the quake. The European Mediterranean Seismological Center said a magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit 46 … Continued
As witnessed by the still growing number of coronavirus cases in the Caribbean region… sunlight did not kill COVID. The virus, which emerged from Wuhan, China, made its way across Europe and into America, and eventually snuck into the Caribbean through the cruise ship industry and return flights. Here’s a look at COVID-19 in the Caribbean, the changes it brought, and all the ups and downs. Illness and loss of life The … Continued
Castries, Saint Lucia A new installation BY AKIMADÉLARCHER opened on December 28th. The exhibition, Political Utterances will be on display until January 28. In this text-based public art installation Political Utterances, AKIMADÉLARCHER explores the concept of Art With A Purpose by using outdoor spaces (Electronic Billboards – Vigie and Bois d’Orange) and social media. In … Continued
MICROSOFT NEWS After serving a two-month sentence at the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, California, Aunt Becky (aka, actor Lori Loughlin) has left prison, spokeswoman Sally Swarts confirmed on Monday. She’s free! According to CNN, Becky began her sentence on October 30, which means she wasn’t let out early on good behavior like fellow actor … Continued
The Virgin Islands Communal Association (VICA) recently hosted a Traditional Virgin Islands Christmas at the Elmore Stoutt High School grounds. At the function there were various traditional foods and gift items and games of yesteryear such as Jacks, spinning tops, marbles, pick-up stones, bat-n-ball, skipping with a traditional whist, picked from the ghuts of Tortola. … Continued
FA President Mr. Andy Bickerton was on hand recently to present the Islanders FC with the National League Trophy as well as the winner’s check for $10,000. Other Awardees were Most Goals: (20) Nigel Sanderson Panthers FC MVP: Sheldon Harry, Islanders FC Outstanding Youth Player: Luca Reich, Wolues FC Golden Glove: Linden Williams Suger Boys … Continued
