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10 RVIPF officers currently interdicted from duty- CoP Collins
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), which has been struggling to gain the public's trust, has been plagued by a number of police officers being fingered in corruption probes.
HoA returns today with Speech from the Throne & new legislation
The Virgin Islands' House of Assembly (HoA) will return today, January 18, 2022, at the Save the Seed Energy Centre with the highly anticipated Speech from the Throne written by the Government and delivered by the Governor.
Legislation for new HoA to focus on improving standard of living in VI
Another busy session of the House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands has been mapped out by the Government of the Virgin Islands, according to revelations from the Speech from the Throne delivered by Governor John J. Rankin, CMG.
VI Gov’t to ban single-use disposable plastic bags & containers
In an effort to protect the environment as well as reduce littering, the Government of the Virgin Islands will be introducing legislation during the Fourth Session of the Fourth House of Assembly (HoA) to ban the use of non-biodegradable...
Fahie gov’t re-commits to ‘Good Governance’ in 2022 roadmap
The Andrew A. Fahie-led Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Administration has thrown down the gauntlet for a new round of ‘Good Governance’ legislation that will bring greater transparency and accountability to current and future Virgin Islands ...
Gov’t projecting $5.7M in gaming & betting revenues for 2022
The Government of the Virgin Islands will in 2022 be implementing The Gaming and Betting Control Act, 2020, which aims to provide for the establishment of the Gaming and Betting Control Commission to regulate the Gaming and Betting Secto...
‘Investigate possibility’ of forgiving interest for locals with loans @ NBVI- Hon Fraser
Veteran legislator and Third District Representative Hon Julian Fraser RA has called on the Government of the Virgin Islands to investigate the possibility of the National Bank of the Virgin Islands (NBVI) forgiving all or a percentage o...
CIBC FirstCaribbean donates $1000 to FSN instead of year-end staff party
Instead of its seasonal staff celebrations, the staff at CIBC FirstCaribbean in the Virgin Islands (VI) agreed once again to instead donate $1,000 to people in need through the Family Support Network (FSN).
All face-to-face schooling to return by end of January
Education Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley has informed the public that face-to-face schooling will start to resume next Monday, January, 24.
PCR tests can show positive result up to 3 months after clearing COVID
Persons who test positive for the coronavirus can continue to show signs of the virus for as much as three months after their initial diagnosis.
Even virtual court hearings being impacted by COVID
Even with the decision to temporarily move court cases online because of the territory’s current COVID-19 outbreak, the virus has still managed to affect the Magistrate’s Court ability to host virtual hearings.
St Vincent approved to export medical marijuana as UK delays BVI
As the BVI continues to be locked in dialogue with the United Kingdom for the assent of its long-delayed Cannabis Licensing Act, St Vincent and the Grenadines has been granted permission to export medical marijuana.
Five more deaths reported in three days as COVID cases plummet
A newly released epidemiological summary shows that five more deaths have been added to the BVI‘s COVID-19 death toll since last Friday, pushing the latest total to 47 deaths.
Police recapture escapee Kurt Rabsatt
The police have recaptured the 36-year-old fugitive, Kurt Rabsatt who had escaped custody roughly a month ago.
Big plans to develop education, sports and culture laws this year
Developing and strengthening the education, sports, and culture sectors has become a large part of Virgin Islands government’s mandate moving into the 2022 parliamentary year.
Fire blazes on Virgin Gorda!
Firefighters and personnel from the Taddy Bay International Airport are on the scene of a fire currently blazing in the Black Witch Hole area of Virgin Gorda.
World Tourism Won't Return To Pre-Covid Levels Until 2024: UN Agency
Tourism revenue in 2020 was 72 per cent down on the previous year -- which closed with the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.
‘Not a colony’: Welsh council defies London to declare St David’s Day holiday
Gwynedd gives workers paid time off despite Westminster's refusal to back plans
Barbados PM who broke with Queen hopes for election boost
Pollsters predict comfortable win for Mia Mottley, but she faces criticism of running a ‘one-party state’
Media protest restrictions on ex-officers trial in Floyd killing
News outlets, media groups say not enough people will be able to see the civil rights trial that starts on Thursday.
Nobody warned me drinks event was against rules - Boris Johnson
What this moron crook is talking about? Why should anybody warn him that what he is doing is against the rules that he, himself, and his corrupted government set??? Dominic Cummings - who claims PM lied about lockdown parties - is set to...
Biden: even Dr. King’s assassination did not have the worldwide impact that George Floyd’s death did
Biden will spend Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Wilmington, Delaware as he believes that "even Dr. King’s assassination did not have the worldwide impact that George Floyd’s death did."
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UN: World is on the “edge of an abyss”
“I am here to sound the alarm: The world must wake up. We are on the edge of an abyss — and moving in the wrong direction. Our world has never been more threatened. Or more divided. We face the greatest cascade of crises in our lifetim...
24 Wedding Makeup Looks for Blue-Eyed Brides
When you’re looking at bridal beauty looks to inspire your own, let your eye color be your guide. Here are the best wedding makeup looks for blue eyes.
Nervous Wait For BVI Commission Report
Many British Virgin Islanders are nervous as they anxiously await the result and recommendation of the recently held Commission of Inquiry that seeks to paint the Fahie Administration as not fit for office.
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UK Hongkongers organise rally calling for press freedom following shutdown of Stand News
Hundreds of Hong Kong people living in the UK have gathered in London to protest against what they described as a loss of press freedom in their home city. The leading English newspaper SCMP Editor gave an emotional speech, reminding his...
Health department warning over vaccine mandate for NHS staff in England
Exclusive: Leaked document says data on jabs’ effectiveness against Omicron weakens case for compulsory vaccination
Treasury plans crackdown on ‘misleading’ cryptocurrency ads
Move to change law would see assets subject to the same FCA rules as shares and insurance
Microsoft's New $69 Billion Deal And Its Link To "Candy Crush"
Activision, the California-based maker of "Candy Crush" has been hit by employee protests, departures, and a state lawsuit alleging it enabled toxic workplace conditions and sexual harassment against women.
Cyber Attacks Surge Amid Covid-driven Digitalisation: World Economic Forum Study
The World Economic Forum study said that each successful cyber breach cost a company USD 3.6 million (nearly ₹ 27 crore) last year
US Examining Alibaba's Cloud Unit For National Security Risks: Report
The focus of the probe is on how the company stores US clients' data, including personal information and intellectual property. The potential for Beijing to disrupt access by US users to their information stored on Alibaba cloud is also ...
Winter Olympics: Athletes advised to use burner phones in Beijing
The Beijing Winter Olympics app that all Games attendees must use contains security weaknesses that leave users exposed to data breaches, analysts say.
One of the most expensive properties for sale in ‘auction of the century’
Casino dell’Aurora in the Italian capital is up for auction with an estimated value of €471 million
EU regulator says mRNA shots safe during pregnancy
The EMA said there was no evidence of a higher risk of complications
NASA missions under threat because of astronaut shortage
The US space agency has been warned that the size of its astronaut corps might be too small to meet its future needs
Tonga tsunami sparks 'unprecedented disaster', government says
Tonga says it has been hit by an "unprecedented disaster" in the government's first update since a volcanic eruption triggered a tsunami.
Mobile firms agree another 5G delay at US airports
US mobile networks AT&T and Verizon have agreed to postpone the rollout of their new 5G service at some airports.
China names its most successful financial app
One-fifth of China’s population has already installed the central bank’s pilot e-CNY wallets
Love Island contestants called out over social media ads
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has named six influencers it says are "consistently failing to disclose advertising" on Instagram.
Indonesia to move capital to jungle
Indonesia wants to create a “smart metropolis” to attract “global talent” and combat Jakarta’s current urban problems
Study warns of new post-Covid outcome for children
Kids’ gastronomic tastes could change completely, scientists claim
YouTube abandons ‘Originals’
Funding to continue for Black Voices and YouTube Kids as top executive departs
The Australian Open will be anything but ‘great’ now that it’s shorn of its biggest star
A dark cloud hovers over the Australian Open following the government's successful scapegoating of its most dominant player
First-ever felony charges filed against driver in fatal Autopilot-involved crash
Tesla driver charged with vehicular manslaughter after two killed in collision involving ‘self-driving’ car
Police used notorious spyware to snoop on citizens – media inquiry
The surveillance was allegedly done without the required court supervision or authorization
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