POLICE OPERATION ON FRIDAY RESULTED IN THE SEIZURE OF A FIREARM, AMMUNITION AND SEVERAL MOTOR SCOOTERS

Members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) were busy on Friday after conducting several stops and searches, which resulted in two males being charged, 96 traffic tickets issued and 10 scooters detained. This was confirmed in a media release from the RVIPF on Sunday, which listed the two males charged as Akeem Robinson … Continued

ECONOMIC ZONE SLATED TO BE COMPLETED BY 2024

The Huntum’s Ghut Economic Zone (HGEZ) project is slated to be completed during the second quarter of 2024. Chief of Infrastructure, Planning, Research and Development in the Ministry of Communications and Works, Mr. Duane Fraites said that the initial scope of the project was for the construction of three one-storey warehouses for prospective businesses but … Continued

PREMIER SAYS WALWYN WAS THE FIRST TO BENEFIT FROM THE RETIRING ALLOWANCES ACT – WALWYN RESPONDS

Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley in a direct response to Sixth District candidate Myron Walwyn’s criticism of the Retiring Allowances Act 2021, says Walwyn was the first former legislator to benefit from the legislation. Premier Wheatley said he was shocked to hear Walwyn’s criticism of the legislation considering that the former Education Minister benefited … Continued

V. WHEATLEY CHALLENGES VI TO NAME MORE ACCOMPLISHED D9 REP

Incumbent Representative for District 9 Honourable Vincent Wheatley has challenged anyone to name a 9th District Representative who has accomplished more than he has in a single term.  Wheatley spoke during a recent edition of the Virgin Islands Party’s “Let’s Talk” Radio Programme.  He went on to address a question that he was asked in … Continued

PREMIER RESPONDS TO PENN’S STATEMENTS ON RDA

Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has labelled recent statements by District 8 Representative Honourable Marlon Penn as “lies” after Penn spoke on the origins of the Recovery and Development Agency at the Official Launch of the National Democratic Party’s Campaign for the 2023 General Election. According to Wheatley he felt shame when he happened … Continued

VI COMMUNITY ADVISED TO ANALYSE AND ASSESS BUILDINGS

The Virgin Islands community is being urged to be strategic in the way it analyses and assesses buildings as the Environmental Health Division seeks to bring awareness to indoor air quality issues. Chief Environmental Health Officer, Mr. Lionel Michael said while mold is to be considered among indoor air quality concerns, other factors such as … Continued

PUBLIC CAUTIONED AGAINST FALSE ELECTION MESSAGES

The Office of the Supervisor of Elections has cautioned members of the public against depicting themselves and others as political candidates, when the individual in question has no true intention of contesting the April 24th General Election.  “Persons who do not intend to contest the 2023 General Elections as official candidates are strongly discouraged from … Continued