(CNN)The first tropical storm of the 2021 eastern Pacific hurricane season formed off the southwest coast of Mexico on Sunday. Tropical Storm Andres is the earliest tropical storm to ever form during the satellite era in the eastern Pacific, surpassing Adrian in 2017. Andres also holds the distinction of developing before the official start of … Continued
The Washington Post The actress behind Clair Huxtable is returning to her alma mater, as a dean. Howard University on Wednesday named multi-award winning TV, stage and film actress and director Phylicia Rashad as dean of its College of Fine Arts. Rashad, who began her career on Broadway before moving on to play Bill Cosby’s … Continued
The Football Association in partnership with the VG Football Committee, Speedy’s Ferry Service, CCT and Mr Nice Guy was hailed as a great success by organizers, players, and spectators alike. With off field entertainment provided by Mr. Walkie of Black Sage Management and on field excitement created by exhibition games between U13’s, U15’s and Women’s … Continued
The Ministry of Transportation, Works and Utilities has unveiled a limited edition commemorative licence plate to mark the 65th Anniversary of the British Virgin Islands Red Cross. Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities Honourable Kye Rymer stated the Government of the Virgin Islands is especially grateful for the opportunity in this New Regular to approve … Continued
Prominent businessman Sinclair “Sineto” Flemming Sr. also known as “BILLY” passed away on Wednesday, May 5th, 2021. Sinclair Flemming Sr. owned and managed multiple BVI companies such as: SFC “SINCLAIR FLEMMING CONSTRUCTION” Formerly SNL Construction, which has built numerous Government infrastructures, dwelling homes, Bridges and other infrastructural items throughout the BVI. BILLY’S DISCOUNT SUPERETTE located … Continued
History was created today when Dr Carla Barnett was appointed as the first female Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). The leaders unanimously agreed to Barnett’s appointment at a Special Session, which was chaired by Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley. Barnett, a national of Belize, will be the first person from the … Continued
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries’ School Garden Initiative is the recipient of an irrigation system including an irrigation hose, fittings, emitters and seedlings including, okra, kale, lemon basil, season and bell peppers courtesy of the Fort Garden Centre and Plant Wise VI. The Fort Garden Centre donated the irrigation system while the seedlings were … Continued
As part of their overall thrust of pursuing projects that offer protection and restoration of the environment, the newly formed Rotary Club of Central Tortola has embarked on a mission to partner with local agencies to replant hundreds of mangroves lost to the 2017 hurricanes. The club plans to deploy its members and other volunteers … Continued
Zero coronavirus deaths have been announced in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland on Monday. Wales recorded four deaths meaning that, overall, the UK showed a slight increase on the two deaths recorded on Sunday. It comes as Boris Johnson has confirmed England will proceed to lift more lockdown restrictions next week. Meanwhile, the UK’s coronavirus … Continued
(CNN)The US Food and Drug Administration expanded the emergency use authorization for Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine on Monday to include people ages 12 to 15. This is the first Covid-19 vaccine in the United States authorized for use in younger teens and adolescents; the vaccine had previously been authorized for people age 16 and older. Covid-19 … Continued
