SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A transgender woman was hospitalized recently after police said she was stabbed and violently beaten in the latest case involving a member of the U.S. territory’s LGBTQ community. Authorities issued a statement saying Nicole López, 33, told police that the incident occurred after she got into an argument with … Continued
As more Caribbean islands reopen, new protocols are being introduced on a continuous basis to woo visitors while ensuring the safety of citizens. Among the measures some islands have implemented is the use of apps to track people’s movements in the event they test positive for COVID-19 and provide them with information they need to … Continued
St. Kitts Nevis Observer CHARLESTOWN, Nevis –- A joint health and tourism campaign “#Today4Tomorrow,” has been launched by The Ministry of Health and the Nevis Tourism Authority ahead of the October 31 border reopening. The campaign is geared toward educating everyone on health and safety protocols to curb the transmission of COVID-19. It occurs as … Continued
Members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force have now apprehended and charged Royden Sebastian for the gruesome murder or George “Shawala” Burrows. The October 14th report from the Police force states “the Major Crime Team charged one man, Royden Sebastian, for the murder of George Burrows. Sebastian, 37, of Free Bottom was taken into … Continued
BRUSSELS (AP) — It is yet another deadline day in the tortuous, four-year trek called Brexit but – Spoiler Alert! – most likely nothing will happen. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson had set the first day of the European Union summit on Thursday as the deadline to get a trade and security deal to replace … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM When Albert Bryan ran for governor of the Virgin Islands two years ago, curtailing crime in the territory was one of the cornerstones of his campaign. Today, gun violence continues to rise, and Mr. Bryan, like his predecessors, has found himself in a similar position: calling on the community to assist law enforcement … Continued
The Government of the US Virgin Islands has lifted some restrictions on bars, churches, restaurants and nightclubs which were imposed to reduce coronavirus transmissions. Governor Albert Bryan Jr announced the relaxed restrictions today as the territory’s rate of positivity for the virus had decreased significantly. “We are slowly getting back to normalcy, but we can’t … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), in a statement issued on the October 14th 2020, said the investigations into the two murders of 2020, remains “very active”. On October 13th 2020, it was reported that four individuals were arrested, but not charged, in connection with the two murders of 2020. One person was arrest … Continued
Officers from around the public sector and leaders from the Territory’s community-based groups have received training on best practices when applying for grant opportunities. The group was trained to ensure success when applying for programmes such as those offered under the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF SPC) Small Grants Programme. The training session was … Continued
In enhancing the customer service experience, the Social Security Board (SSB) of the Virgin Islands relocated its Virgin Gorda sub-office to its new home at The Village Rose Mall, South Valley. During last Monday’s reopening ceremony, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley, MHA, Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration said, “Social Security is one of the … Continued
