BOBBY BROWN’S SON FOUND DEAD

Bobby Brown Jr, the son of singer Bobby Brown, was found dead at a Los Angeles home Wednesday. He was 28. Los Angeles Police spokesman Officer Jeff Lee said officers were responding to a medical emergency when they found Brown Jr’s body around 1:50pm at a home in Encino, The Los Angeles Times reported. Brown … Continued

TRAVELERS ARE BUYING FAKE COVID-19 TESTS ON BLACK MARKET

Negative COVID-19 results serve as entry requirements for many states and countries, so it should come as no surprise that a black market has popped up in an attempt to give travelers what they need.  In France, authorities recently arrested seven people for selling false-negative COVID-19 test results at Paris Charles de Gaulle International Airport. According to … Continued

BVI GATEWAY PORTAL WILL BE LAUNCHED ON NOV 23RD SAYS PREMIER

The Government-implemented BVI Gateway portal which gives incoming tourists authorization to enter the territory come December 1st is yet to be commissioned despite the initial proposal to launch by November 2nd. Once you visit the current portal www.bvigateway.bviaa.com it says “Coming soon- check back later”. However, when contacted today by our newsroom, Premier of the … Continued

THREE SHOT, ONE DEAD IN ST. JOHN USVI TUESDAY NIGHT

VI CONSORTIUM ST. JOHN — Three men were injured by gunfire during a shooting incident in St. John Tuesday night, with one of the three later succumbing to his injuries, the Consortium has learned. Details remained scant at time of writing, but V.I.P.D. Public Information Officer Toby Derima told the Consortium that the incident occurred … Continued

AS MODERNA AND PFIZER SEE EXCEPTIONAL VACCINE RESULTS, USVI IS ON LIST TO RECEIVE DOSES SAME TIME WITH STATES, DEPT. HEALTH SAYS

VI CONSORTIUM V.I. Dept. of Health Territorial Epidemiologist Dr. Esther Ellis said Monday during the Bryan administration’s Covid-19 briefing that the U.S. Virgin Islands is on the list to receive vaccine doses at the same time with states, once a vaccine is approved by the Food and Drug Administration. “We are on the distribution list … Continued

BARACK OBAMA LAUNCHES NEW BOOK TODAY!

“Whatever you do won’t be enough, I heard their voices say. Try anyway.” That was Barack Obama musing in Oslo, Norway, the night after theNobel Prize awards ceremony in which he was given the Nobel Peace Prize. He was reflecting on all the work still ahead of him, all the war and strife that still … Continued

STATUE OF BRITISH COLONIALISM REMOVED IN BARBADOS

Cheers and applause erupted from the crowd, conch shells were blown and the sound of drums reverberated across The City yesterday when the 207-year-old statue of British Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson was finally hoisted for its departure from Bridgetown. Scores of Barbadians were in National Heroes Square to witness the historic event that saw one … Continued

WOLUES FC SMASHED EIGHT GOALS PAST ONE CARIBBEAN

As the National League continued over the weekend, the Wolues FC smashed eight goals past One Caribbean, VG United left it late to salvage a point against the Rebels FC and there were also wins for the Sugar Boys FC and One Love FC. The Wolues FC were three goals to the good against One … Continued

PUBLIC OFFICERS URGED TO TAKE CARE OF THEIR WELLBEING

GIS Public Officers are being reminded of the importance of their well-being in order to carry out everyday duties as they participate in Public Service Wellness Week. Employee Relations Manager and Employee Assistance Programme Coordinator, Mrs. Noreen Callwood Lewis said “We understand the importance of employees’ well-being; their mental health is important as it impacts … Continued