The longstanding East End sewerage issue will be resolved within one year to the tune of $6,142,500 by the Government of the Virgin Islands. During last Friday’s re-commissioning ceremony, Minister of Transportation, Works and Utilities Hon. Kye Rymer said “your government is here today to keep yet another promise made to the people of the … Continued
GIS The Virgin Islands and other Overseas Territories (OTs) are expected to receive any COVID-19 vaccine procured by the United Kingdom. This announcement made by His Excellency the Governor Mr. Augustus J.U. Jaspert was that the United Kingdom Government will ensure the vaccine will be shared with the OTs. According to the Governor, the Minister … Continued
CCT along with BVI Cable TV (d/b/a 284 Media) is ushering in a new era of BVI telecommunications with the launch of CCT LIVE, our new multimedia app which will givecustomers access to all their favorite international television channelsand our growing line up of local programming in the palm of their hand. This innovative new product already includes more than 50+international television channels including: CNN, ESPN, ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, TNT, TBS, Telemundo, Univision, and many more together with … Continued
A man is now in a critical condition at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital following a stabbing incident last evening. While a detailed report is yet to be released by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, many videos have surfaced showing the unfortunate ordeal. Shortly before 10pm last night, an argument was sparked between … Continued
A new national lockdown in England may have to last longer than the planned four weeks if coronavirus infection rates don’t fall quickly enough, a senior government minister said Sunday. The lockdown announced Saturday by Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to run from Thursday until December 2. Johnson says it’s needed to stop hospitals from … Continued
LIAT LIAT, The Caribbean Airline will return to Caribbean skies today following a seven-month absence. The airline will operate its first flight today from the V.C. Bird International Airport in Antigua to Dominica. LIAT 401 will depart Antigua at 4:00 p.m. and arrive at Douglas Charles Airport at 4:45 p.m. The return flight, LIAT 402 … Continued
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) – Gospel singing legend Bishop Rance Allen died Saturday morning at the age of 71, according to his family. Bishop Allen moved to Toledo in 1989 and was the pastor of New Bethel Church of God. He previously performed for President Barack Obama and was nominated for five Grammy Awards. Bishop Rance … Continued
BBC News Sir Sean Connery has died at the age of 90, his family has said. The Scottish actor was best known for his portrayal of James Bond, being the first to bring the role to the big screen and appearing in seven of the spy thrillers. Sir Sean died peacefully in his sleep, while … Continued
With the October 31st temporary termination deadline one day away and still no official word from the Minister of Labor, Honorable Vincent Wheatley, the BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association (BVICCHA) is now demanding an official update from the Government of the Virgin Islands. In a letter dated October 30th, 2020, the body which … Continued
V.I. Consortium Puerto Rico’s Health Department unveiled a safe sex campaign Tuesday recommending masturbation as a way to avoid becoming infected with the coronavirus, but scrapped the whole thing within hours under heavy criticism from the U.S. territory’s conservative society. The department erased its message soon after comment on the campaign went viral on social … Continued
