The British Virgin Islands (BVI) and Antigua and Barbuda have pledged closer cooperation on the agenda of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) during a meeting between Deputy Premier Dr. Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley and Ambassador H.E. Dr. Walton Webson, Chairman of the Alliance of Small Island Developing States (AOSIS), at the Permanent Mission of Antigua … Continued
Coronavirus (COVID-19) has entered the US Virgin Island’s prison population. The first infection was confirmed on Tuesday afternoon after an inmate at the John Bell Adult Correctional Facility began complaining of mild flu-like symptoms. Two other inmates, who are from the same area as the first infected person, also tested positive. The Virgin Islands Bureau … Continued
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced in May that fully vaccinated individuals didn’t need to wear masks in most settings — but that guidance changed Tuesday in light of new data and rising cases. Now even fully vaccinated Americans should wear masks indoors in areas of high COVID-19 transmission, according to the new guidance. Although the majority of new … Continued
A local teacher has taken to social media in what can be described as one of the most impassioned call for better wages for certified teachers. Despite acquiring a Master’s of Arts in Learning & Teaching coupled with years of experience in the profession, Tiffany Lewis-Brewley candidly highlighted how grossly underpaid teachers are, further citing … Continued
Rapid antigen testing is now officially part of the Territory’s COVID 19 screening process. This alternative coronavirus testing option was rolled out on Friday 23 July at the Road Town Ferry terminal. Minister for Health and Social Development Hon. CarvinMalone was onsite to witness the rollout; and announced that he is happy that the Territory is finally able … Continued
The Ministry of Health and Social Development has received an additional 3,040 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine from the United Kingdom. Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone said he was extremely pleased with the UK’s commitment to making sure that the Territory receives the supply of vaccines necessary to vaccinate the entire … Continued
A Covid-positive Indonesian man faces arrest after he disguised himself and impersonated his wife in order to board a flight, according to CNN. The man, who has been identified only by his initials “DW,” boarded a domestic Citilink flight last week from Jakarta, Indonesia to Ternate pretending to be his wife. He wore her women’s Islamic attire, … Continued
Federal prosecutors in R. Kelly’s sex trafficking case say he had sexual contact with an underage boy in addition to girls, and the government wants jurors in his upcoming sex trafficking trial to hear those claims. Prosecutors aired a wide-ranging raft of additional allegations — but not new charges — against the R&B star in … Continued
Since the advent of the recent surge, nurses at the Covid-19 ward at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital have been working overtime and under immense pressure to care for patients infected with the virus. But their efforts have not gone without notice. Social activist Kishma Penn & a few others are ensuring that nurses … Continued
r for Transportation, Work and Utilities, Honourable Kye Rymer continues to share his vision for first-class roads in the Territory with the signing of a contract to supply Asphaltic Concrete Works across six road project sites on Tortola. The Government of the Virgin Islands in collaboration with the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) signed the … Continued
