Dancehall star Vybz Kartel, whose real name is Adidja Palmer, has had his 2014 murder conviction overturned by the Privy Council in London. The court ruled on Thursday, March 14th, 2024, that attempts to bribe jurors during the original trial a decade ago rendered the verdict unsafe. Kartel, 48, was sentenced to life imprisonment in … Continued
The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is encouraging Virgin Islands residents to participate in the 2024 Caribe Wave regional earthquake and tsunami exercise set for March 21. The purpose of the exercise is to evaluate Territorial tsunami response plans, increase tsunami preparedness, and improve coordination throughout the region. Director of Disaster Management Mr. Jasen Penn … Continued
Virgin Atlantic has set its sights on offering more affordable flight options between the Caribbean and Europe while collaborating with Barbados on an ambitious tourism vision for the island nation to attract increased visitors. During a recent visit to Barbados, Virgin Atlantic CEO Shai Weiss expressed his desire to see bolder entrepreneurial development and shoreline … Continued
Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry formally announced his resignation on Tuesday. The decision comes in the wake of a pivotal meeting among Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders in Jamaica, where a deal was brokered to facilitate a “peaceful transition of power” in Haiti. Henry who is in Puerto Rico after being barred from returning to his … Continued
A first-of-its-kind summit placing young people at the forefront of discussions on the challenges facing Small Island Developing States (SIDS) was officially launched on Monday. The SIDS Children and Youth Action Summit will bring together 60 young delegates to drive “meaningful change” on a range of issues threatening the future of SIDS. The event, facilitated … Continued
The Caribbean region had plenty to celebrate at the recent World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow. Three remarkable women from the Caribbean made history with their outstanding performances and gold medal wins. Saint Lucian sprinter Julien Alfred lived up to her favorite status, and “speed queen” nickname blazing to victory in the 60m dash with … Continued
In a series of successful operations, the British Royal Navy warship HMS Trent, alongside British sailors, Royal Marines, and a US Coast Guard team, intercepted suspected smuggling speedboats in the Caribbean, resulting in the seizure of drugs with an estimated street value of £290.66 million, equivalent to $367.71 million. The first interception occurred south of … Continued
Well known BVI resident Carlos Sutherland was on Thursday February 29th, 2024, shot dead in his homeland of Trinidad shortly after 5pm. Sutherland was at the time visiting family in Trinidad and was expected to return to the BVI on March 1st, 2024. The shooting incident which claimed Sutherland’s life took place at the home … Continued
Premier Hon. Dr. Natalio Wheatley, has updated on the progress of plans to eliminate visa restrictions for Guyanese nationals entering the territory. In a recent interview with Guyana’s National Communications Network (NCN), the Premier expressed his support for the measure, which was initially announced by Deputy Premier Hon. Lorna Smith OBE during a 2023 trade … Continued
Reggae icon and lead singer of Grammy-award winning Reggae group Morgan Heritage, Peter “Peetah” Morgan, has passed away. The singer’s death was confirmed on February 25, in a statement issued by the band through its official Instagram page. The band expressed their grief in a heartfelt statement saying, “It is out of sincere love that … Continued
