The 2008 financial crisis showed the Milton Friedman Economic Model of a Laissez Faire, Production Oriented, Trickledown, Austere, and financially driven Economy, a paper tiger. The idea that the economy is the tool of the 1% at the top of the wealth pyramid has led to anger in blue collar communities in western societies, and … Continued
As investigations continue into the circumstances which led to the death of Franklyn Malone, Police are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing his movements after he left the Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 19 November at around 12:15pm. On that day, Malone was wearing a blue jeans pants, white t-shirt, a pair of grey and white … Continued
The Premier of the Virgin Islands, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie and Government officials are showing up this Christmas Season in a very special way. Premier Fahie and Government Officials will be spreading BVILOVE and Christmas cheer in every district through carolling. The festivities are being dubbed under the themed “Premier’s Christmas around the Virgin Islands”. … Continued
(LOOPS) Anguilla will receive the COVID-19 vaccine in January. This following the United Kingdom’s commitment to incorporate Anguilla and the other overseas territories into the procurement for mainland UK. A release from the Ministry of Health advises that the vaccines could be on island as soon as January 19. “Although Anguilla has had only six COVID-19 … Continued
Death row inmate Brandon Bernard has been executed in Indiana after last-minute clemency pleas were rejected by the US Supreme Court. Bernard, 40, was convicted of murder in 1999 when he was a teenager, and is the youngest offender to be executed by the federal government in nearly 70 years. Bernard told the family of … Continued
AP — A shark killed a 38-year-old female tourist in the French Caribbean territory of St. Martin on Thursday, shocking many in the eastern Caribbean region where experts say such attacks are extremely rare. Government spokesman Alain Rioual told The Associated Press that it was the first time in the territory’s recent history that a … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM The V.I. Department of Health on Wednesday night reported 35 new cases of Covid-19 in the territory, with St. Croix accounting for a plurality of infections at 73. St. Thomas accounted for 52 of the cases, while St. John had 41 actives as of Wednesday — representing the largest outbreak in the USVI … Continued
Technical Director and Coach Clinton “Tinnie” Percival came away from a visit to the Football programme on Jost Van Dyke on Thursday 10th December extremely impressed with the enthusiasm for the game shown by the youths as well as the efforts being made on their behalf by Coach Darren Jones. With an Island of just … Continued
A U.S. government advisory panel has endorsed Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine, in a major step toward an epic vaccination campaign that could finally conquer the outbreak. The Food and Drug Administration is expected to follow the recommendation issued Thursday by its expert advisers. The advisory group, in 17-4 vote with one abstention, concluded that the shot … Continued
Ellen DeGeneres announced on Thursday that she has tested positive for Covid-19.The popular talk show host tweeted the news from her verified Twitter account.”Hi Everyone,” DeGeneres wrote. “I want to let you all know that I tested positive for Covid-19. Fortunately, I’m feeling fine right now. Anyone who has been in close contact with me … Continued
