USVI FEDS MAKE MASSIVE COCAINE BUST NEAR TAP & STILL IN HAVENSIGHT; MULTIPLE INDIVIDUALS ARRESTED, MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN NARCOTICS CONFISCATED

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Federal agents led by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on Thursday conducted an operation in the Havensight Shopping Mall in the vicinity of the Tap & Still restaurant resulting in the arrest of multiple individuals and confiscation of multiple bricks of cocaine, according to a person with intimate knowledge of the operation.The operation was conducted … Continued

Drug traffickers were arrested along with their heroin. Police arrest drug trafficker with handcuffs. Law and police concept,26 June, International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

CXC REPORTS A DECLINE IN CANDIDATES WRITING CAPE & CSEC

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For a second year, the number of candidates that registered to participate in most of the Caribbean Examination Council’s (CXC) suite of exams has fallen. Dr Nicole Manning, Director of Operations, Examination Services Division, revealed the statistic at the Official Release of Results for the June/July 2021 Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) and Caribbean Secondary … Continued

THREE DEAD FOLLOWING BEE ATTACK IN GUYANA

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Three persons lost their lives after they were attacked by bees in three separate incidents on Thursday and Friday in East Berbice, Corentyne. Those killed are John Sutherland, 57; Dorothy Muriel Adams, 58; and Sirpaul Hemraj, 62, called “Rishi”. Hemraj of Lot 95 Mibicuri, South Black Bush Polder (BBP), who was a drainage and irrigation(D&I) worker was pronounced … Continued

USVI TEACHER BEING INVESTIGATED FOR ALLEGEDLY DRESSING INAPPROPRIATELY DURING VIRTUAL CLASS

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The V.I. Dept. of Education said late Tuesday that it has launched an investigation and removed an educator from teaching virtual classes following the circulation of a photo allegedly showing the educator inappropriately dressed while teaching Central High School students. The alleged incident occurred on Tuesday, D.O.E. said. “Our employees are held to the highest … Continued

VIRGIN GORDA WOMAN RECEIVES NEW HOME

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Virgin Gorda resident Ms. Judy-ann Steven has received the keys to a newly built home as part of the Housing Recovery Assistance Programme. The keys were presented by Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone, Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Honourable Vincent Wheatley, along with the Deputy Secretary in the Ministry … Continued

COVID-19 VACCINE CERTIFICATIONS CAN NOW BE ACCESSED ONLINE

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A digital platform was launched today to make verification of vaccination status easy and accessible. The National COVID-19 digital platform BVIDigiCert was launched by the Ministry of Health and Social Development in collaboration with the Department of Information Technology and will allow persons who are partially or fully vaccinated for COVID-19  access at www.bvivaccinate.vg Acting Chief … Continued

GOVERNOR RANKIN DONATES $3,500 TO BVI CANCER SOCIETY

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His Excellency the Governor, Mr. John Rankin, CMG has presented a cheque for $3,500 to President of the BVI Cancer Society, Ms. Gloria Fahie to assist the non-profit organisation in its efforts to support individuals undergoing treatment. Governor Rankin presented the funds from a fundraising movie showing at UP’s Cineplex and featured the recently released … Continued

ROYAL VIRGIN ISLANDS POLICE FORCE COMMUNITY OFFICERS MAKE THEIR MARK

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The recently dispatched community officers are again moving around and making their mark within the assigned communities. Acting Deputy Commissioner Jacqueline Vanterpool says the COVID-19 outbreak in July and August halted much of the in-person links the officers intended to build, however work has restarted in September. “We are pleased with the enthusiasm showed by … Continued