In a Government Information Services release, it was announced that the Virgin Islands Youth Parliament (VIYP) now has its full cohort of members following the administering of the Oath of Affirmation to three youth parliamentarians who were absent at the official launch in October. Speaker of the House of Assembly Honourable Julian Willock said that … Continued
Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley, has emphasised the economic benefits of embracing Virgin Islands’ culture, adding that it will provide a livelihood to the Territory’s cultural artisans. Honorable Wheatley while speaking at the opening ceremony for Culture & Tourism Month 2020 said … Continued
A.P. The U.S. has surpassed 1 million new confirmed coronavirus cases since the start of November. The tally of cases in just 10 days shows the reach of the virus amid a strong fall surge. Several states posted new highs Tuesday, including 12,000 new cases in Illinois and more than 7,000 in Wisconsin, where the … Continued
Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley has said that the organisation of sports in the Territory is expected to be revolutionised with the introduction of the Virgin Islands National Sports Council Bill to the House of Assembly. Honourable Wheatley said, “There will be … Continued
GIS Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie will present the Government’s annual Financial Statement, or Budget Address on Thursday, November 12 under the theme: INNOVATION: Building a stable, diverse, competitive economy with strong industries and partnerships for regional and international trade, by building and harnessing the creative capacity of our human capital. … Continued
A few moments ago, Police Commissioner, Mr. Michael Matthews and The Governor of the Virgin Islands, Augustus J. U. Jaspert, in a joint press conference divulged the details of a major drug bust. On Friday 6th November 2020, The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) conducted a covert operation due to a search warrant. The … Continued
Katrina Lindsay broke the record at the 25th Edition of the Mourant H. Lavity Stoutt Community College Classics Race Series in Virgin Gorda on Saturday, November 7 at the College’s Virgin Gorda Centre. The Virgin Gorda finale leg of the series recorded Jelani Croal as the race winner after he ran a time of 11:29.39. … Continued
(CNN) – In case there was any doubt about what we’d remember 2020 for, Collins English Dictionary has helpfully reminded us — opting to name “lockdown” its word of the year. The term, a once-obscure noun that has wormed its way into many of our conversations recently, was recognized by the linguistic authority after its … Continued
In a Government Information Services release, it was shared that The Immigration and Passport Act (CAP.130) will be revised and amended to align with international standards and best practice and to ensure that the legislation is in keeping with the transformation plan for the Department of Immigration. This announcement was made in the First Sitting … Continued
In a congratulatory letter dated 6th November, 2020 Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie on behalf of the Government and People of the Virign Islands congratulated newly elected Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Ralph Gonsalves on his re-election and pledged continued collaboration and support as St. Vincent and the Grenadines enters a new … Continued
