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New Year’s Night Kingston Fire Claims Life OF Elder Woman
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has officially confirmed the tragic incident that unfolded last night, January 1, in Kingstown, reporting that one female was trapped and subsequently lost her life in a house fire.
Fire and rescue officers were on the scene promptly and, with the aid of a neighbor’s water sources, successfully doused the inferno.
During their initial search last night, they were unable to locate the victim’s body. However, upon their return to the scene in the early morning hours of today, January 2, the charred remains of the woman were tragically discovered amid the rubble.
Minutes after the blaze was observed, neighbours in the vicinity reported hearing a loud explosion shortly before 8 pm.
Two sisters were reportedly at home at the time of the incident, with one outside and the other in her bedroom. Jahphix Television (JTV) has learned that the sister who managed to escape attempted to rescue her sibling, but the smoke and flames proved too intense for her efforts.
While the victim’s identity is known to authorities, it is being withheld at this time, respecting the ongoing investigations surrounding the incident.
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Governor’s Office Delivers Trauma Risk Management Training to Frontline Officers in Virgin Islands
The Governor’s Office, with support from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, this week delivered Trauma Risk Management (TRiM) training to frontline officers in the Virgin Islands, including members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, prison officers and volunteers from Virgin Islands Search and Rescue (VISAR).
The program is designed to help first responders recognize and manage the psychological effects of traumatic incidents encountered in the course of their duties. Participants received instruction on identifying early signs of stress-related responses and providing peer support following critical events.
According to the Governor’s Office, the training forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen welfare and resilience within frontline services across the territory.
“By strengthening welfare and resilience within our front line services, we are ensuring that the people who protect us are supported themselves,” the Governor’s Office said in a statement.
Officials thanked participants for their involvement and acknowledged the trainer for leading the sessions.
Trauma Risk Management, commonly known as TRiM, is a peer-support process used in emergency services and military settings to assess and address the mental health impact of traumatic exposure.
Maya Marcellin, Teen Universe British Virgin Islands, departed the territory on Feb. 22 for Nicaragua, where she will compete in the Teen Universe International Pageant.
Marcellin left the British Virgin Islands on Sunday accompanied by family members and supporters as she begins representing the territory in the international competition. The pageant will bring together contestants from several countries to compete in preliminary events leading up to the final show.
Supporters gathered prior to her departure to offer encouragement as she travels to Nicaragua to represent the British Virgin Islands on the international stage.
Governor’s Office Delivers Trauma Risk Management Training to Frontline Officers in Virgin Islands
Maya Marcellin Departs for Teen Universe International Pageant in Nicaragua
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