In a Government Information Services release, Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has said that reading and critical analysis play an important role in preparing the Territory’s students to face the future. Honourable Wheatley’s comments come as educators and students across the Territory prepare … Continued
A Royal Navy task group has prevented drugs worth more than £160 million from potentially reaching the UK on two daring operations in the Caribbean. The HMS Medway , a boat from this very UK fleet is currently providing border security in the British Virgin Islands. RFA Argus, alongside her Wildcat and Merlin helicopters, Royal … Continued
Head of the Virgin Gorda Policing Division Acting Chief Inspector Selwyn Rock believes, with the public’s help, perpetrators in this week’s burglaries on Virgin Gorda could be quickly apprehended, putting an end to the recent crime spree. During the overnight hours last night, two business establishments, Buck’s Supermarket and a business office were illegally entered. … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie said that Virgin Islands contractors have the potential to compete on global markets. His encouragement was reiterated in a Government Information Services Release. The Leader of Government Business addressed the Recovery and Development Agency’s contract signing for the Ballast Bay Road Rehabilitation and Slope Stablisation, Great … Continued
GIS Rehabilitation and slope stabilisation works are about to begin on the Hope Hill to Sabbath Hill road. Works will be done in four main areas along the road and excavation and debris removal is scheduled to begin for the work site east of the catchment at Hope Hill. The project is expected to … Continued
GIS “Smoke kills – Be fire safe and fire smart”, is the theme for Fire Safety Awareness Week 2020. Chief Fire Officer Mr. Zebalon McLean said that in spite of the COVID-19 challenges, the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Service remains committed to residents in observing Fire Safety practices. Mr. McLean said, “Businesses, departments and … Continued
GIS- Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie said that Virgin Islands contractors have the potential to compete on global markets. Premier Fahie was at the time addressing the Recovery and Development Agency’s contract signing for the Ballast Bay Road Rehabilitation and Slope Stablisation, Great Mountain II Road Rehabilitation and Slope Stabilisation and … Continued
Loop News The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is concerned that some Caribbean countries which were managing COVID-19 are now experiencing spikes in the virus. Cuba and Jamaica were identified as two such countries. To date, Cuba has recorded a total of 5,917 confirmed cases and Jamaica 7,191. PAHO Director Dr Carissa Etienne said: “We are concerned about spikes in cases, … Continued
Loop news Police files released Wednesday detail contacts between Breonna Taylor and a former boyfriend who was suspected of drug dealing but include him saying in a recorded jailhouse conversation on the day she was fatally shot by police that they had not “been around each other” in more than two months. The files contain … Continued
In a confidential letter dated September 24th, 2020 received by our newsroom speaker of the Virgin Islands House of Assembly Hon. Julian Willock issued an unyielding plea to outgoing Governor of the Virgin Islands August JU Jaspert stating “I wish to respectfully ask you to also reflect on the tone of your correspondence to me, … Continued
