Authorities in Jamaica are investigating what is suspected to be CARICOM’s first monkeypox related death to be recorded. Jamaica’s Ministry of Health and Wellness revealed earlier this week that it had launched a probe following the death of a local monkeypox patient. The news broke during the country’s routine monkeypox update, which was relative to … Continued
In a recent release the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands revealed that it has approved the re-establishment of the Technical Review Committee which is tasked to advise the Ministry of Natural Resources and labour on all matters regarding sustainable development of the Territory’s coastlines, seabed and marine estate. The release described the Committee as an … Continued
Local Talk Show host Claude Skelton Cline has expressed concern surrounding what he described as an unusual absence of election related activities in the months leading up to the next General Election. “We are scheduled to have an election by May 12th 2023, based upon the first sitting of the last elected government which sat … Continued
The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) is inviting residents of Jost Van Dyke and interested members of the wider community to attend a discussion on the impending construction of the Jost Van Dyke Primary School this Thursday – September 15th. The “Pre – Construction Community Meeting” will commence at 10:30 am and will … Continued
Former Legislator, Honourable Cyril Lewis Walters, MBE, has transitioned. His passing was made public knowledge in a statement by Acting Premier, Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye Rymer on Tuesday, which stated that Walters had passed earlier that same morning. Rymer said that as he lived, Walters was well known, highly respected and much … Continued
Five people have been confirmed dead, and several others are nursing injuries after an omnibus went over an embankment in Sandy Bay, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on Sunday Afternoon. At the time of the incident, the omnibus was said to be transporting the passengers to Owia, where they were going to attend the funeral … Continued
King Charles III was formally proclaimed monarch over the past weekend, in a series of ceremonies across the United Kingdom, Overseas territories and Commonwealth. The first proclamation was made on Saturday, during an accession ceremony at St James Palace in London. There, David White, the Garter King of Arms, delivered the King’s official proclamation as … Continued
Premier Dr. The Honourable Natalio Wheatley is out of Territory from September 12th to September 20th, a period during which he will attend the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Wheatley will first attend the Caribbean Tourism Organisation’s Cayman Event in the Cayman Islands, and from there will travel to the United Kingdom. According … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has allocated new funds to assist Virgin Islanders in paying off their monthly electricity bills without breaking the bank. The announcement was made by Acting Premier, Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye Rymer in a recent statement. Rymer assured Virgin Islanders that the Government has not turned a … Continued
What makes a great public officer? That was the question Deputy Governor David Archer Jr. sought to address during his monthly message for September 2022. The Deputy Governor said, ” I believe that anyone that decides to work for the public service must have people at their heart. They must decide that coming to work … Continued
