The British Virgin Islands and the rest of the Leeward Islands are under a tropical cyclone alert as regional authorities monitor the potential threat of Tropical Storm Lee, which could become a major hurricane in the next few days. The Department of Disaster Management said that the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services could issue a … Continued
Following the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre, Minister for Education the Honourable Sharie De Castro, Project Architect Lavina Liburd and CDB Contract Supervisor, Project Manager from the RDA Sergio Dantas sat for a discussion with the Government Information Services to discuss some of the details of the project. As she … Continued
The Department of Disaster Management has reported that the system previously known as Tropical Cyclone AL95 has strengthened, becoming the Tropical Depression 13. The system is currently being tracked across the Atlantic Ocean as it makes its approach to the region. Tropical Depression 13 threatens to bring heavy rainfall, about 1-3 inches, and gusty winds … Continued
26-year-old Azim Yonnas is dead following a shooting incident that left him nursing wounds at the Dr. D Orlando Smith Hospital on Sunday, September 3rd. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confirmed Yonnas’ identity in a press release this afternoon. “The RVIPF is actively conducting investigations into lastnight’s shooting at Long Bush, which claimed … Continued
The Department of Disaster Management has reported that its regional partner, the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services is closely monitoring the progress of a potential tropical cyclone that could be in or near the area of the Leeward Islands and the British Virgin Islands by late this upcoming weekend. Based on the forecast model tracks, … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed that one male victim is nursing wounds following a shooting incident that occurred in the Long Bush area on the night of September 3rd 2023. The police said in a short statement that the injured man was taken to the Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital (DOSH) … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has noted a recent increase in the number of persons testing positive for COVID-19 at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital. The Organization believes that this increase in positive cases serves as a reminder that the Covid-19 virus persists, necessitating ongoing caution and proactive measures to ensure … Continued
“Something you would expect a government to implement in 5 – 10 years” Permanent Secretary for the Office of the Deputy Governor Sharleen Dabreo-Lettsome made this remark while speaking about the COI Reforms in the latest episode of the Government Business At Its Best – TableTalk, which focused on the topic of “Greater Transparency”. She … Continued
Mrs. Monel Nickie has been appointed as the Acting Sister Islands Coordinator, effective November 1, 2021. Mrs. Nickie previously served as Virgin Gorda’s District Officer, where she gained valuable knowledge and experience in the administration of the Sister Islands. As Sister Islands Coordinator, she will lead the Sister Islands Programme Unit, which includes District Officers … Continued
Caribbean leaders are once again reawakening to the value of regional airline LIAT amid complaints about the service provided by InterCaribbean Airways. A week ago, St Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minster Ralph Gonsalves criticised InterCaribbean Airways for its service, stating that he was awaiting proposals for a new LIAT. He said that the Turks … Continued
