(BBC) -The first Covid-19 vaccination in the United States has taken place, as the country gears up for its largest ever immunisation campaign. An intensive care nurse in Long Island, New York, is believed to have been the first person to be given the jab. Millions of vials of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine are being distributed, … Continued
In a confidential letter received by our newsroom, Speaker of the House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands Hon. Julian Willock penned another stern letter to outgoing Governor of the Virgin Islands, His Excellency Augutus JU Jaspert on the House of Assemble protocols for the swearing in of the incoming Governor. In the letter Speaker … Continued
NEW YORK (AP) — Charley Pride, one of country music’s first Black superstar whose rich baritone on such hits as “Kiss an Angel Good Morning” helped sell millions of records and made him the first Black member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, has died. He was 86. Pride died Saturday in Dallas of … Continued
PORTAGE, Michigan (AP) — The first of many freezer-packed COVID-19 vaccine vials made their way to distribution sites across the United States on Sunday, as the nation’s pandemic deaths approached the horrifying new milestone of 300,000. The rollout of the Pfizer vaccine, the first to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration, ushers in … Continued
The Wolues FC stayed on course for what could be a perfect season in the FA’s Futsal League with a 2-0 victory over VG Utd on Saturday 12th December at Cedar School. Once again, the Women had to demonstrate their composure, patience and skill to break down a well-organized, compact defense, whilst being mindful of … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM A wave of Virgin Islanders who currently owe their landlords months of rent payments as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic will face eviction in January, the month when a sweeping order by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that halted through December 31 millions of residential renters from being evicted, comes … Continued
The National Parks Trust of the Virgin Islands (NPTVI) launched its first Environmental Atlas which is expected to bring greater awareness of the Territory’s natural landscape and biodiversity. His Excellency the Governor Augustus Jaspert said at the launch of the publication yesterday that he was thrilled to see the atlas come to life after much … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has said the additional approved mooring sites of Little Harbour, Great Harbour and Deadman’s Bay have been added to the marine protocol for those quarantining on approved vessels for the mandatory four complete days upon entry in to the Territory. Premier Fahie said this decision was … Continued
Political critic Cindy Rosan Jones has been fired from her role as Events Coordinator at the BVI Tourist board. The release letter states “the position of events coordinator is no longer needed as your position has been made more redundant. Regrettably, this means your employment with BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission has been terminated … Continued
While serving a 90-year prison sentence for selling marijuana, Richard DeLisi’s wife died, as did his 23-year-old son and both his parents. His adult daughter was in a horrific car accident and suffered a paralyzing stroke as a result. He never met two granddaughters — a lifetime of missed memories. Yet, 71-year-old DeLisi walked out … Continued
