In a Government Information Services release it was announced that Junior Minister for Tourism Honourable Sharie B. deCastro is leading a delegation at the Seventh Ministerial Conference on the Information Society in Latin America and the Caribbean from November 23 to 26. Honourable DeCastro is leading the delegation to the three-day virtual conference on behalf … Continued
Members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force have confirmed reports of a body found floating in the vicinity of Fat Hogs bay. RVIPF Information Officer Dianne Drayton said “Police can confirm that a decomposing body was found in the Fat Hog’s Bay area. There are no other details available at the time. The identity … Continued
Loop News Chinese authorities are testing millions of people, imposing lockdowns and shutting down schools after multiple locally transmitted coronavirus cases were discovered in three cities across the country last week. As temperatures drop, widescale measures are being enacted in Tianjin, Shanghai and Manzhouli, even though the number of new cases remains low compared to … Continued
The newly elected Prime Minister of Belize John Briceño was swabbed for COVID-19 and has tested positive. This was confirmed by the Office of the Prime Minister this evening. It says Briceño will remain in isolation for the next two weeks, after which he will be re-tested. No other information was provided on this health. The prime minister recently … Continued
The highly anticipated “BVI Gateway App” which gives incoming tourists authorization to enter the British Virgin Islands was launched yesterday, November 23rd by Government of the Virgin Islands. The mobile application will be used by visitors to upload their travel documents prior to their arrival from December 1st, onwards. The portal details the application process … Continued
Press release The Wolues WFC made it two wins from two in the FA’s Women’s Futsal League as they overcame an early deficit against the Panthers WFC to record a 1-5 victory on Saturday at Cedar School. The Wolues, many who have played together with the Manatees Football Program since an early age, were able … Continued
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden is set to formally introduce his national security team to the nation, building out a team of Obama administration alumni that signals his shift away from the Trump administration’s “America First” policies and a return to U.S. engagement on the global stage. The picks for national security and foreign-policy … Continued
Associated Press In Pennsylvania, if you’re having friends over to socialize, you’re supposed to wear a mask — and so are your friends. That’s the rule, but Barb Chestnut has no intention of following it. “No one is going to tell me what I can or not do in my own home” said Chestnut, 60, … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands continues with its road rehabilitation projects which are being executed in collaboration with the Recovery and Development Agency. The latest project involves the restoration of the section of roadway in the vicinity of Qwomar Trading and above Bob’s Gas station which was undermined following the floods of 2017. Motorists … Continued
In a Government Information Services release, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon. Andrew A. Fahie is leading a delegation to the annual Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) being held from November 23 to 26. This year’s JMC meeting is being held virtually in light of restrictions due to the on-going Covid-19 pandemic. The response … Continued
