MINISTRY OF HEALTH OFFICIALS ATTEND 61ST PAHO DIRECTING COUNCIL

Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley, has attended the 61st Pan-American Health Organisation (PAHO) Directing Council in Washington DC from September 30 to October 4. Honourable Wheatley was accompanied by Permanent Secretary Ms. Tasha Bertie and Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ronald Georges. The Virgin Islands delegation joined other high-level health … Continued

RESIDENTS CAUTIONED AHEAD OF EMERGENCY SIMULATION EXERCISES AT TERRITORY’S AIRPORTS

The British Virgin Islands Airports Authority (BVIAA) is advising the public to be aware of increased emergency service activity at local airports as it conducts its biennial emergency simulation exercises. These exercises will take place between Monday, October 7, and Thursday, November 7, at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island, Auguste George … Continued

7 AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL OFFICERS ACHIEVE 100% PASS IN SPECIALIZED METEOROLOGICAL TRAINING

The British Virgin Islands Airports Authority (BVIAA) is celebrating the success of seven Air Traffic Control Officers who have completed the Aeronautical Meteorology Observer Training Course, achieving a 100% pass rate. The specialized training, conducted in partnership with the Caribbean Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH), is part of the Authority’s ongoing efforts to uphold … Continued

THREE HURRICANES ACTIVE AS NEW THREAT EMERGES IN ATLANTIC

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is tracking three active tropical cyclones in the Atlantic basin, with a potential fourth system on the horizon, officials said Monday. Hurricane Kirk in the north-central Atlantic and Hurricane Leslie in the central tropical Atlantic continue to churn, while newly formed Hurricane Milton threatens the U.S. Gulf Coast. Adding to … Continued

SAINT LUCIA KINGS CROWNED CARIBBEAN PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS

The Saint Lucia Kings secured their first-ever Caribbean Premier League (CPL) championship Sunday night, defeating the Guyana Amazon Warriors by six wickets in a nail-biting final at the Guyana National Stadium. After winning the toss and electing to bowl, the Kings’ bowlers dominated early, removing opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz in the first over and limiting the … Continued

LLOYD ARRESTED ON DRUG RELATED OFFENCES

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has charged J’Quoi Lloyd, 26, of The Valley, Virgin Gorda, with drug-related offenses, including Possession of a Controlled Drug with Intent to Supply to Another and Untrue Declaration and Importation of a Controlled Drug. The charges follow a joint operation between RVIPF officers and Customs officials at the … Continued

BVI SET TO COMPETE IN PANAMERICAN U23 SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIPS

Three promising young squash players from the British Virgin Islands (BVI) have embarked on a significant international journey as they represent the territory in the PanAmerican Under-23 Squash Championships in Bucaramanga, Colombia. The competition, which runs from October 6 to October 12, will see BVI’s Luca Reich, Oliver Henderson, and Daniel Henderson contesting in individual, … Continued