In a recent Facebook post, Leader of Government Business, Hon. Andrew A Fahie issued a statement on the passing of former Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Sir Lester Bird Sr. Premier Fahie stated, “It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of former Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Sir Lester Bird … Continued
Caribbean News online Antigua and Barbuda has lost one of its most distinguished and heroic sons as former Prime Minister Sir Lester Bird passed has passed away at the age of 83. The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) confirmed in a post that Bird passed away around 6 this morning. While details are still … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM The National Hurricane Center in its 2:00 a.m. Monday forecast said tropical storm watches or warnings could be required “with shorter-than-normal lead times” for a system in the Atlantic that is showing signs of further development and whose path leads to the Leeward Islands, including portions of the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. … Continued
Caribbean News Online The Government of Dominica has imposed a weekend lockdown as COVID-19 cases continue to spike. Latest statistics show there are 158 active cases on the island – most of which are unvaccinated. The absolute curfew commenced at 6:00 pm last Friday, August 6th, 2021 and will be in effect until Monday, August … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM Governor Albert Bryan will announce today during the governor’s weekly press briefing actions aimed at supporting individuals in the U.S. Virgin Islands who are vaccinated against Covid-19, while making life more difficult for those who have chosen not take the shot. Mr. Bryan, who spoke to the Consortium Sunday about the administration’s plans, … Continued
The protest fever over concerns about mandatory vaccination against COVID-19 has spread to Antigua and Barbuda. Citizens heeded the call from a group called Freedom Fighters for Antigua and Barbuda, to protest about several issues including no to jab IDs, mandatory jabs, state of emergency, curfew and masks. A group converged earlier this afternoon on Market street chanting “No … Continued
The Bryan administration on Friday afternoon said that as active Covid-19 cases continue to increase, Acting Governor Tregenza Roach has issued an executive order modifying a number of restrictions in an effort to stop the spread of the disease. Governor Albert Bryan, who is scheduled to return to the territory today, has been in Puerto … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM The V.I. Dept. of Health reported Thursday morning 290 active Covid-19 cases in the U.S. Virgin Islands, a clear indication that the Delta variant has spread throughout the islands as Governor Albert Bryan and local health officials have said. According to D.O.H., St. Thomas represented the majority of infections at 190, followed by … Continued
The Nevis Reformation Party (NRP) is calling upon employers in St. Kitts and Nevis who have imposed mandatory COVID-19 vaccination measures on their employees to reconsider this course of action as we believe that it is not only wrong but infringes upon the constitutional rights of the people of this country. This action taken by … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM The V.I. Dept. of Health has confirmed the 37th Covid-19 related death in the territory, bringing to five the number of individuals who have died from causes related to the virus in two weeks. “After further investigating cause of death and ensuring notification of next of kin, the Virgin Islands Department of Health … Continued
