GIS Members of the Territory’s law enforcement, security and protection forces will soon be awarded the Governor’s Medal for Meritorious Service. The initiative launched by His Excellency the Governor Augustus Jaspert will see up to 10 persons receiving awards. Governor Jaspert said he is pleased to launch the initiative, which will hereafter be awarded annually … Continued
GIS The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force will add four new law enforcement vehicles to their fleet as the Government of the Virgin Islands continues to invest in law enforcement. Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie said the vehicles have just arrived to the Territory and that he is pleased that the … Continued
In the month of November, The Wellness Center Behavioral Clinic administered the first independent psychological intake, testing and diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the Territory. This was a significant milestone for The Wellness Center as well as the entire Territory. In 2019, The Wellness Centre, in collaboration with the McLain Association for children … Continued
GIS Yesterday, the Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie raised concerns during the Overseas Territories Joint Minister Council (JMC) meeting regarding language of the communiqué relating to a section on the Constitutional Relationship. In making his final intervention during the JMC, Premier Fahie said the following: “I am aware that the OTs … Continued
CNBC Disney is expanding the scope of its layoffs to around 32,000 workers as the coronavirus pandemic continues to pummel the theme park industry. In an SEC filing published Wednesday, the company revealed that thousands of employees will have their jobs terminated in the first half of fiscal 2021. The majority of these layoffs will … Continued
BBC Netflix has removed comedian Dave Chappelle’s 2000s sketch show after he complained he wasn’t getting paid as part of the deal for it to be streamed. Chappelle’s Show first aired on Comedy Central from 2002 to 2006. But in excerpt from a recent stand-up gig that he posted on Instagram, he claimed he “never … Continued
BBC US President Donald Trump has pardoned his former national security adviser Michael Flynn, who pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI. The president said the widely expected act of clemency was his “Great Honor”. Mr Flynn was convicted during a justice department inquiry into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 election. Leading Democrats condemned … Continued
(VI CONSORTIUM) – Governor Albert Bryan on Tuesday announced a “soft two-week” shutdown that calls for government departments and agencies to perform remote work as much as possible. He also announced administrative leave for non-essential workers Friday and declared it a day of reflection and prayer. Additionally, Mr. Bryan urged Virgin Islanders to take Covid-19 … Continued
The Baroness Sugg , A member of the House of Lords of the United Kingdom resigned from the United Kingdom Government through a letter addressed to the Prime Minister Boris Johnson, dated 25th November 2020. In the first line of the letter it said “It is with sadness that I write to resign from the … Continued
In a Government Information Services release, through the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture it has been reported that the Ministry’s campaign on positive behavioural management has reached more than 20,000 residents through digital advertisements and billboards. The national campaign held in conjunction with the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) … Continued
