Governor John Rankin said he believes the ongoing Commission of Inquiry (COI) should continue, despite the upsurge in COVID-19 cases experienced in the territory recently. Governor Rankin, appearing in a 284Media interview this week, said he felt the COI should […]
Archive for August, 2021
NAGICO gets $238K contract to insure admin complex up to $25M
The government has awarded NAGICO Insurance Ltd a contract valued $238,185 to insure the Ralph T O’Neal Administration Complex. Under this insurance policy, the complex is covered for up $25,589,000. The complex will have coverage for fire and extended perils, […]
BVI placed under Tropical Storm Watch!
A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for the British Virgin Islands. This means tropical storm conditions are expected to affect the territory within the next 48 hours. The watch is in relation to the weather system currently being referred […]
Social Security Board awards two nursing scholarships
The following is a media release from the Social Security Board. On August 12, 2021, the BVI Social Security Board awarded two nursing scholarships to Sheneice McKelly and Stephanie Payne. The scholarship contracts were signed in an intimate ceremony held […]
Unavailable meds a cause for increase in mental health incidents
The current upsurge in incidents involving mentally ill persons is partially because of a lack of access to medication. This is according Acting Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Jacqueline Vanterpool who appeared on JTV’s The Big Story recently. […]
BVITB meeting over 300 high profile travel advisors to promote BVI
A contingent from the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) is hosting more than 300 meetings with what they’ve described as “high net worth travel advisors” from the United States, Latin America, and Europe. The meetings are being held this week — […]
What happens if a school is exposed to the COVID-19 virus?
Now that government has given the proverbial green light for all schools to resume face-to-face classes starting September, one might ask, ‘what if a school becomes exposed to COVID-19?’. Education Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley says local health officials would have […]
Turnbull tries again to get details on Premier’s tourism strategy
Second District Representative, Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull will be taking a second attempt to get Premier Andrew Fahie to reveal the territory’s tourism strategy when the House of Assembly (HOA) gets underway today. Previously, Turnbull’s attempts were met by a wall […]
No lip service! Teachers’ concerns being addressed
Education Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley said he has heard the cry of educators and recently met with executives of the Teacher’s Union to express his support. While acknowledging that long-standing challenges in the territory’s education system must be addressed, Dr […]
RVIPF officer charged in domestic assault incident
The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Forces (RVIPF) An interdicted Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Sergeant yesterday has officially been charged for assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Charges laid against Officer Richard Francis stemmed […]
