EFFECTIVE TODAY, MASK WEARING ON BRITISH AIRWAYS AND VIRGIN ATLANTIC OPTIONAL

British Airways and Virgin Atlantic are the first two major airlines to make mask wearing optional for both passengers and crew, effective today Wednesday March 16. The two UK-based airlines made the announcement in a statement which was issued by London’s Heathrow Airport on Monday. According to the statement, British Airways customers will only need … Continued

SCHNEIDER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER APPOINTS TINA COMISSIONG AS PERMANENT CEO

At a town hall meeting held yesterday Tuesday March 8th, 2022. Tina Comissiong was introduced as the new chief executive officer of Schneider Regional Medical Center by Dr. Jerry Smith, District Governing Board Chairman of the Schneider Regional Medical Center. Comissiong has been serving in the acting capacity since September 2021. Our newsroom reached to … Continued

NORWEIGAN AND ROYAL CARIBBEAN RELAX FACE MASK POLICIES

Norwegian Cruise Lines has announced that passengers will no longer be required to wear masks on board. According to the Norwegian website, “Effective fleetwide on March 1, 2022, the decision to wear a mask covering when onboard is at the discretion of each guest.” Meanwhile, Royal Caribbean has also relaxed their face mask requirements, although … Continued

PREMIER FAHIE OBSERVER IN OECS MEETING WITH ARGENTINA PRESIDENT

A delegation from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) recently met with the President of Argentina, Dr. Alberto Fernandez, in Barbados. Among the attendees and observers was the BVI’s Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew Fahie. According to an OECS press release: “The meeting was requested by the Argentine President, with the aim … Continued

GUYANA VP SAYS CPI IS A “BLACKNESS” INDEX

On Monday, Guyana Vice President (VP) Bharrat Jagdeo posted a video to his official Facebook page. According to the caption attached to the video, Jagdeo was interviewed by Vice News when he was given the opportunity “to set the record straight on a series of misinformation.” The approximately one hour and 40 minute video shows … Continued

GONSALVES WARNS CITIZENS OF SEEKING BABY SITTING JOBS IN THE UK

St Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves has warned his residents that babysitting offers in the United Kingdom could potentially lead to citizens becoming victims of human trafficking. Gonsalves issued his concerns while speaking on national radio on Wednesday February 9. He warned that travelling to England to take up babysitting offers could … Continued