The BVI continues to feel the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the manufacturing industry. Worldwide, the pandemic has disrupted production and supply in home goods, appliances, paper products, food products, lumber, other building materials, and more resulting in shortages and rising prices. Managing Director at CTL Home Center, Michael Thomas said these shortages … Continued
Preliminary tests conducted on volcanic ash from the La Soufriere volcano have revealed the presence of gold deposits. Deputy Prime Minister Montgomery Daniel made the disclosure during an exclusive interview with Loop New Caribbean. “As a matter of fact, one of the preliminary results show that coming out of the recent explosion and that the material that is on the … Continued
NEW DELHI (AP) — COVID-19 infections and deaths are mounting with alarming speed in India with no end in sight to the crisis and a top expert warning that the coming weeks in the country of nearly 1.4 billion people will be “horrible.” India’s official count of coronavirus cases surpassed 20 million Tuesday, nearly doubling … Continued
MEXICO CITY (AP) — An elevated section of the Mexico City metro collapsed and sent the train plunging toward a busy boulevard late Monday, killing at least 23 people and injuring at least 79, city officials said. Rescuers found four bodies inside a rail car that was dangling from the overpass but were unable to … Continued
With the United States reopening thanks to a vigorous vaccination campaign that has seen 100 million Americans fully vaccinated, opportunities for work are opening up for regional soca artistes and promoters. Over the weekend, some soca artistes were seen performing at events in Miami where Jamaican mas band Xaymaca held a five-day party experience which also … Continued
Celebrate “Her Best MOMents” with a Unique Culinary Experience Memorable experiences are indeed special, especially when they are created just for Mom. The BVI Tourist Board is excited to launch its Mother’s Day Campaign, “Her Best MOMents”. This promotion is a precursor to the upcoming BVI Food Fete series of events showcasing the culinary element of BVI Love. The campaign encourages patrons in … Continued
The Public Health Unit within the Ministry of Health and Social Development has received a donation of $10,000 dollars to aid in its COVID-19 response. The monetary donation was given by the CIBC First Caribbean International Bank (FCIB) on April 29 and was accepted by Medical Officer, Dr. Ronald Georges, National Epidemiologist Ms. Harmonie Massiah … Continued
The RVIPF Major Crime Team charged an additional female over the weekend in connection to the robbery that resulted in the death of Catherine Pickering on April 18th, 2020. Charged was Teffiny Smith, 18, of Zion Hill for aiding offenders in the incident. Tyann Smith, 20 of Freshwater Pond was previously charged for the same … Continued
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Three people were killed and more than two dozen others were hospitalized Sunday after a boat capsized and broke apart in rough water just off the San Diego coast during a suspected human smuggling operation, authorities said. Lifeguards, the U.S. Coast Guard and other agencies responded around 10 a.m. following reports … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands is hosting a series of public meetings on four proposed pieces of legislation starting on Monday, May 3. The pieces of the legislations that will be discussed are Contractor General Act, 2021, Whistleblowers Act, 2021, Police Act, 2019 and Integrity in Public Life Act, 2021. The discussion will be … Continued
