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
As of today March 14, 2022, persons in the neighbouring United States Virgin Islands, will no longer be required to wear masks indoors at commercial or government establishments. The announcement was made by USVI Governor Albert Bryan during an early Monday press conference. He said his Administration however is still in the process of evaluating … Continued
The government of Trinidad and Tobago have announced that they will be launching a Commission of Inquiry to probe the recent deaths of four divers who died while working underwater on a crude oil pipeline. The announcement came from Trinidad’s Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley during the “Conversations with the Prime Minister” show, just hours … Continued
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
As Covid-19 continues to take the world by storm. Across the region in Saint Lucia, the first recorded pediatric COVID-19 death has been recorded. A three-year-old female child with serious underlying medical conditions from Babonneau was admitted at the Respiratory Hospital on January 27, 2022, and passed away on February 8, 2022. The Ministry of … Continued
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
Parades in the USVI will never be the same without the iconic voice of renowned commentator Athniel “Addie” Ottley. Addie Ottley passed away this evening February 10th, 2022. This was confirmed by WTJX TV Virgin Islands, a network he worked for, for decades. The statement read, “We just received some sad news. Our beloved host … Continued
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
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
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
