The Ministry of Education has been given the ‘green light’ from Cabinet to allow all schools in the territory to reopen for face-to-face classes using a phased approach. However, no visitors or vendors will be permitted during the first phase. […]
Archive for October, 2020
Fraudulent activity reported on Republic Bank/Scotia accounts
A number of residents with Scotiabank/Republic Bank debit cards recently took to social media to report several incidents of unauthorised purchases made on their accounts. In a series of publications on a popular local community Facebook page, the author of […]
Businesses open but schools closed? How come?
As the BVI continues to enjoy a 100 percent decline in COVID-19 cases, former Education Minister Myron Walwyn is questioning why many schools across the territory remain closed while many businesses have been allowed to reopen. In a recent Facebook […]
The Pope is wrong — Bishop John Cline
At least one local pastor has denounced the actions of Pope Francis — the chief pastor of the worldwide Catholic Church who is now trending worldwide because of his endorsement of civil unions for same-sex couples. Civil unions provide same-sex […]
Nat’l Marine Park to be established on Anegada and other areas
Government is planning to establish new national parks across the territory; including a land and marine park in Anegada. Minister of Natural Resources Vincent Wheatley made the announcement in a recent public forum on social media. He said the establishment […]
50% of RVIPF went in isolation after last month’s COVID spike
The spike in positive COVID-19 cases in the territory last month forced the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) to isolate approximately 50 percent of its personnel after 16 officers tested positive for the virus. This is according to Commissioner […]
Pope Francis endorses civil unions for same-sex couples
Pope Francis — the chief pastor of the worldwide Catholic Church — has endorsed civil unions for same-sex couples in a new documentary about his life and work. Civil unions provide same-sex couples with a legal framework equivalent to the […]
Face-to-face classes at VISTS off to a great start! Others to reopen soon
Education Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley said he is quite pleased by the safety measures that are being taken by the Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies (VISTS) which recently reopened for in-person classes. “I have to say that I was […]
Jury acquits man whose relative gives him forged cheque to cash
Twenty-seven-year-old local Kendald Luis Fanord of Georges Hollow on Tortola was unanimously acquitted of two of his three charges when his trial concluded at the high court on Monday, October 19. Fanord appeared before Justice Stanley John at the start […]
Gov’t to host community on JVD amid outcry from residents
Following a recent outcry from members of the Jost Van Dyke community, Premier Andrew Fahie has announced that he will be bringing a delegation to the sister island on Thursday to address the concerns of residents. A media release from […]
