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Chief Environmental Health Officer Lionel Michael is admonishing the public that they cannot be acting normal in an abnormal situation. Michael’s comments come as the Environmental Health Division was forced to close two bars over the weekend which were in violation of the public health measures. Michael said these are not normal circumstances and persons […]
The discovery of 39 kilos of a substance what appears to be cocaine at Port Purcell has resulted in the closure of that facility. Commissioner of Customs and head of the Joint Task Force -Wade Smith said the substance was found in a container at the port. Smith says the substance was found by officers […]
WIN BVI is providing an opportunity for about 12 single mothers to participate in an empowerment programme, which will serve as a support base for them. The programme will consist of 8 week sessions, beginning on September 21st. Director of WIN BVI Alicia Green said the programme is for single as well as first time […]
A student at the BVI Seventh Day Adventist School has tested positive for Covid-19. Let’s Fuze VI understands that as a result, the school has resorted to online learning until further notice. The school said its protocol measures have been activated in consultation with the Public Health Authorities. The Public Health Unit of the Ministry […]
Education Minister Dr. Natalio Wheatley says the Francis Lettsome Primary School is being cleaned to help address the mould issue. Last week, Leader of the Opposition and Eight District Representative Marlon Penn said he was informed by a parent that the school was not opened on Monday because of maintenance issues. Penn said pictures were […]
The Ministry of Transportation Works and Utilities in collaboration with the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) have commenced construction works on the Johnson’s Ghut road and it is expected to last approximately four (4) months. This project is funded under the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) reconstruction and rehabilitation loan. Contractors Autland Heavy Equipment Co. Ltd. […]
As the government further opened up the territory following the last major spike, a Public Health Official is urging the public not to flout the rules. Chief Environmental Health Officer Lionel Michael said there are still instances where persons are not adhering to the protocols.
The Representative for the Second District Melvin Mitch Turnbull believes a complete overhaul needs to be done of the education system, and prioritize maintenance issues at schools. Speaking under Other Business in the House of Assembly, Turnbull said there are challenges, some things are overlooked and even though they are addressed it is not done […]
Officers of the RVIPF Family and Juvenile Unit charged a 19-year-old male with five counts of unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under the age of 16 years. Kadeem Callwood, a U.S. citizen residing in Cane Garden Bay, was granted $15,000 bail to appear before Magistrate’s Court on October 15. Police say other charges are […]
As students returned to the classrooms for face to face learning on Monday this week, those at the Francis Lettsome Primary School in East End were not as fortunate. Representative for the Eight District – Marlon Penn says he was informed by a parent that the school was not opened because of maintenance issues. Penn […]