Premier of the British Virgin Islands Dr. Hon. Natalio Wheatley has praised CARICOM for its renewed commitment to the British Virgin Islands and other Associate Members on the occasion of the regional body’s 50th anniversary. At CARICOM’s 45th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago from … Continued
35-year-old Shamul Mitchell and 27-year-old Jelani Marquis have been charged in relation to the recent daylight robbery of the House of Luxury Jewelry Store at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park. Police confirmed the arrests and charges in a media statement on Sunday, stating that two are charged with “robbery and possession of a … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has provided official confirmation on a previously reported drug bust that involved a Tortola-linked vessel operating in the waters of Anguilla. In a brief statement, the RVIPF disclosed that the operation was a result of a joint international anti-narcotic smuggling effort, which involved the United Kingdom National Crime … Continued
Tragedy struck on Saturday, July 8th, as a trailer office belonging to the Water and Sewerage Department, located in Baughers Bay, Tortola, caught fire. The incident has caused significant damage to the structure. Images seen by our newsdesk show plumes of thick smoke billowing from the structure as officers of the Virgin Islands Fire and … Continued
Our newsdesk has received reports of a purported drug bust that took place in Sandy Ground Anguilla on Friday, July 7th. According to initial information, authorities apprehended a boat during the operation, and it is alleged that the vessel either originated from Tortola or is registered to the territory. A video in circulation captured the … Continued
Minister responsible for the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) Hon. Kye Rymer believes that the incoming Chairman Mr. Sheldon Scatliffe will be an asset to the board of the corporation. The motion to appoint Scatliffe as the new chairman of the BVIEC was passed in the House of Assembly on Friday. During the debate stage, Rymer … Continued
The Kings and Queens of the Virgin Islands Softball Tournament will commence this evening at the E.Walwyn Brewley Ballpark. The tournament consists of teams from St Thomas, USVI, St Croix, USVI and the BVI and will start with an opening ceremony at 6:30 p.m. and follow with two games, from the men’s and women’s divisions respectively. … Continued
National player Javlyn Frett was awarded the Most Valuable Pitcher for her exceptional performance at the 2023 King and Queen of the Diamond Softball Tournament in Phillipsburg, St.Maarten. Frett collected a total of 10 strikeouts in the tournament which was held from June 29 to July 3. She was invited to play in the tournament … Continued
BVIslanders who are interested in purchasing units from the Joe’s Hill Manor Estate for the purpose of renting are allowed to do so under the new requirements of the Social Security Board (SSB). Prior to June 1, 2023, to qualify for units at the Estate, applicants had to be a BVIslander, a first-time homeowner and … Continued
The Rotary Club of Road Town (RCRT) proudly announces the induction of Dr Robert “Storm” Wright as the 32nd President for the 2023/2024 Rotary Year. Dr Wright assumes this esteemed position following the successful tenure of Mr Gavin Dooley as the Immediate Past President. The induction ceremony on Saturday, 24 June 2023, marked this significant … Continued
