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9,079 first dose of AstraZeneca jabs administered in VI – Hon Malone
Some 9,079 first doses of the AstraZeneca Vaccine were safely administered as COVID-19 vaccination efforts continue in the Virgin Islands (VI) according to Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL).
Volcanic ash turns to ‘concrete’ after more La Soufriere eruptions
Volcanic ash in Georgetown, the capital of northeastern St. Vincent have turned to almost concrete following heavy rains and more eruptions on Friday, April 16, 2021.
Parties, ideology & Virgin Islands politics
Having an ideology- social, economic, and political- is imperative for effective politics and government. On a specific Facebook thread in April 2021, there were very interesting assertions on Virgin Islands politics.
Prepare for ‘respiratory irritants’ from La Soufriere in VI - Health officials
Residents of the Virgin Islands are being warned to take caution against concerning atmospheric conditions that could come as a result of the La Soufriere volcano eruption on the island of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Big increase in construction projects to bring boost to economy
The BVI can expect a boost to its economy from the hundreds of projects that recently started or will start in the local construction industry over the next several months.
A number of employers are stealing from the gov’t
Investigations by the Department of Labour & Workforce Development have revealed that a number of employees and employers across the territory are understating earnings in an effort to withhold taxes from the government.
Asthmatics warned to prepare for respiratory irritants from volcano
With confirmation that emissions from the La Soufriere volcano in St Vincent could reach the BVI, health officials are warning asthmatics and those with respiratory conditions to have medication ready in the event they are impacted.
Rotary telethon raises nearly $100K for St Vincent
The BVI Rotary Family yesterday hosted a telethon which raised funds and pledges totalling $92,815.82 to support the people of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) who are experiencing significant devastation due to the eruption of the La...
Beauty supply employees robbed at gunpoint
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has reported an armed that happened outside Dave’s Beauty Supply in Baughers Bay, Tortola.
Prince Philip funeral: How the day unfolded
The Duke of Edinburgh was laid to rest in an intimate funeral at St George's Chapel. Due to coronavirus restrictions, the Queen was seated alone and only 30 people were able to attend. To mark the start of the service, a minute’s sile...
Photo of hug during pandemic named World Press Photo of the Year
A picture of a hug during the coronavirus pandemic has been named World Press Photo of the Year.
US Planned To Assassinate Fidel Castro's Brother Raul In 1960: Declassified Documents
The plot came to light as Raul Castro prepares to leave Cuban politics by stepping down as head of the all-powerful Community Party of Cuba.
George Bush, In Op-Ed And Book, Steps Into US Immigration Debate
Bush made his points in an op-ed article in the Washington Post previewing his new book "Out of Many, One: Portraits of America's Immigrants."
Queen Elizabeth Leads UK In 1-Minute Silence At Prince Philip's Funeral
The 94-year-old monarch, dressed in mourning black and a black face mask, sat inside St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, as Prince Philip's coffin arrived on a bespoke Land Rover which he designed himself.
Meghan To Watch Prince Philip's Funeral From Her California Home
A source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said Meghan had hoped to attend the funeral but she was not cleared for travel by her physician.
US officials may need 2 weeks or more to determine if Johnson & Johnson's vaccine causes rare blood clots
The CDC still might not have enough data to evaluate a blood clot link by its Friday meeting, two senior health officials told Politico.
Michelin-starred venue's €20 takeaway Covid burger
Unable to have guests due to the pandemic, a fine dining restaurant in Amsterdam turns to takeaways.
From Man-Buns to Full-On Shags, Men's Hair Styles Get a Little Wild
These hairdos set a dramatic tone right off the top.
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Harry Gesner’s Ravenseye House Swoops Onto the Market in Malibu for $9.5M
The futuristic pad was designed by the larger-than-life architect in 1997, and it even comes with a vintage Airstream trailer.
Quote of the Day
He knows nothing and thinks he knows everything. That points clearly to a political career.
French Inmate Posting Food Videos From Jail Cell Now An Instagram Star
As his culinary fame grows, fellow prisoners have begun placing orders for favourite dishes.
Trained Dogs Can Sniff Out Covid Positive Samples With 96% Accuracy
"This is not a simple thing we're asking the dogs to do," says Cynthia Otto, senior author on the work and director of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine Working Dog Center.
Double-Masking Can Be Potent To Protect People From Covid
The findings published in JAMA Internal Medicine also states that the reason for the enhanced filtration is not about adding too many layers of cloth but eliminating any gaps or poor-fitting areas of a mask.
COVID-19 Deaths Cross A Staggering 3 Million Globally
While some countries like Israel have benefited from mass inoculation efforts, others such as India are battling meteoric rises in infections.
2 Russian Cosmonauts, NASA Astronaut Return From International Space Station
The Soyuz descent module carring the trio landed upright after descending through a cloudless sky on a fine spring day in central Kazakhstan, a Roscosmos TV commentator confirmed.
Can Bitcoin Reach $130,000 in 2021? – What We Can Learn from Coinbase Listing
“Bitcoin is dead,” proclaimed one prominent cryptocurrency investor in late 2018. The 18-year-old, Erik Finman, had become a BTC millionaire that year. But as Bitcoin prices plummeted 75%, even he couldn’t shake the feeling that the cryp...
Delta CEO Ed Bastian declares 'it's absolutely safe to sit in the middle seat' in defiance of CDC suggesting airlines should block them
Delta's seat blocking policy ends on May 1. It cost the airline up to $150 million in potential revenue for March alone as more Americans fly.
Legendary investor Ron Conway tells us Coinbase is the new Google. Here's what that means for the next wave of startup founders.
Just like Netscape kicked off the dot-com era, Coinbase is ushering in a boom for crypto startups, Silicon Valley legend Ron Conway told Insider.
Canadian MP completely naked in parliamentary Zoom call
He did manage to cover his privates with his cell phone.
How to format an SD card and erase all of its data
You can format an SD card using Windows, Mac, and Android devices, and likely your digital camera too.
Pregnant women in UK given green light to have Covid jab
Bereaved families welcome decision to offer Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, based on age and clinical risk
City of London calls for 'paradigm shift' in compliance tech at banks
Britain’s financial firms and regulators should step up the use of technology to cut the cost of compliance and make the City of London more globally competitive, a report said on Friday.
All Covid symptoms you need to know about after four new ones detected in study
Experts say people in the UK should be vigilant for four more suspected coronavirus symptoms - - on top of the 'classic three' of a persistent cough, loss of sense of taste and smell, or fever
BVI shares lessons in Hurricane recovery with UN partners
Ms. Patlian Johnson, Recovery and Development Cooperation Specialist in the Premier’s Office, has shared the lessons learned in hurricane recovery by the British Virgin Islands at a meeting of UN agencies and recovery partners organised ...
Work Permit Exemption Policy being abused, changes coming– Hon Wheatley
Minister for Natural Resources, Labour, Immigration and Social Security, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) said persons are abusing the work permit exemption policy and has warned of changes on the horizon.
8 dead in Indianapolis mass shooting
Eight people have been killed and many injured in a shooting in the US city of Indianapolis, police say.
Eating cheese and red wine can reduce your risk of Alzheimer's, study claims
Researchers from Iowa State University have revealed that drinking red wine and eating cheese can help to reduce cognitive decline
IRS is probing the dark web to look for cryptocurrency and NFT tax evasion
Tax evasion using cryptocurrencies is “replicating” with nonfungible tokens and other new crypto-related products, according to IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig.
Gunmen rob staff of beauty supplies store in Baughers Bay
At least three female staff members of a beauty supplies store in Baughers Bay were left traumatised last evening, April 15, 2021, after they were robbed at gunpoint.
VI dispatching water supplies to SVG in first relief effort- Premier
The Virgin Islands will be working to dispatch water trucks filled with water, and water tanks filled with water on a barge scheduled to leave the Territory next week as part of its relief efforts to the people of St Vincent and The Gren...
UK Gov't 'infected with widespread cronyism'- UK MP
A company share owned by United Kingdom (UK) Health Secretary Matt J. Hancock, has been approved as a potential supplier for NHS trusts in England, sparking cries of cronyism by the UK Labour Party.
What’s at Stake in the U.S. Case Against a Crypto Rebel
The prosecution of BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes could lay down legal markers as digital currency moves into the mainstream.
Pregnant women who take paracetamol 'likely to have child with behaviour issues'
Researchers from the University of Bristol have found that women who take paracetamol during pregnancy are more likely to have a child with behavioural issues
As curfew ends and seaports reopen, Premier eyes full June reopening
After cases of Covid-19 recently spiked to their highest level in months before again receding to 10 as of yesterday,Virgin Islands leaders are forging ahead with plans to ease restrictions and reboot the tourism economy.
Rules set for commission's hearings
When the commission of inquiry was announced in January, Premier Andrew Fahie said he supported the probe but sought full transparency, including the live broadcast of hearings.
Incinerator back up after weeks offline
The Pockwood Pond incinerator is burning trash again after being offline for about six weeks, during which residents complained frequently about the fires and smoke from the landfill behind the facility.
13 months sooner! Joe’s Hill Manor to be completed next year
The Joe’s Hill Manor Housing Development project that commenced last year has seen major progress and will now be completed way sooner than the initial 2023 projection.
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