According to a Government press release, Mr. Arnold Ainsley has been appointed Accountant General in the Treasury Department of the Government. This appointment will go into effect on January 24 for a period of two years. As Accountant General, Mr. Ainsley will oversee the design, development and implementation of improvements to the Government’s accounting system … Continued
Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) made regional headlines after adding several additional Caribbean countries to their list of countries to avoid traveling to amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. As of today, the British Virgin Islands is still on the list of countries that are considered to be at the highest … Continued
Reports are being made that Prince William and Kate Middleton are planning a visit to the Caribbean this spring on a tour reportedly focused ‘ on ecological issues’ that will mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this year. Sources are alleging that the primary stop on this tour will be the nation of Belize where—like the … Continued
According to a Government Press Release, Cabinet has approved the establishment of a Management Committee for the Paraquita Bay agricultural lands, which are the largest single area of Crown lands used for agriculture in the Territory. Minister for Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley, said that the committee will support the farming … Continued
Second District representative, Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull, called for “proper documentation” for the responsibilities of the Department of Information and Public Relations (GIS), according to the Report on the Deliberations of the Standing Finance Committee. During one of the Standing Finance Deliberations, held between November 12th and December 3rd, 2021, Hon. Turnbull asked the Director … Continued
One of the scientists behind the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is warning that the next pandemic may be more contagious and more lethal unless more money is devoted to research and preparations to fight emerging viral threats. In excerpts released before a speech Monday, Professor Sarah Gilbert says the scientific advances made in fighting deadly viruses … Continued
The Biden administration will not send an official US delegation to the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing as a statement against China’s “ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity in Xinjiang,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Monday. US athletes will still be allowed to compete in the Olympics, but the administration will not be sending government … Continued
His Excellency the Governor, John Rankin, CMG rang in the holiday season by hosting parties for children and young adults on December 2 and 3. The two-day celebrations of merriment started at Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre where the Governor delivered Christmas gifts and read a festive story to the students. The Governor then hosted … Continued
Travellers from the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, who are returning to the US mainland, will not have to submit a negative PCR or antigen coronavirus (COVID-19) test for entry. This was confirmed by US Virgin Islands Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte. New travel rules, which came into effect today to prevent travellers from importing … Continued
CNN has fired anchor Chris Cuomo after details emerged about how he assisted his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, as the politician faced sexual harassment allegations earlier this year. The network suspended Chris Cuomo earlier in the week to investigate his involvement with his brother’s defense. “We have retained a respected law firm … Continued
