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Police are asking persons who were at the scene or provided care to the victim of the fatal accident on Fort Hill to come forward and assist with the investigation. Investigations indicate that while descending Fort Hill, a scooter rider collided with a vehicle travelling in the opposite direction on the evening of Thursday, 19 … Continued

The British Virgin Islands International Arbitration Centre (BVI IAC), today announced the appointment of Ms. Shan M. Greer as CEO. As the new CEO, Ms. Greer will be responsible for the overall growth, management and operations of the institution, as well as being the head of the Secretariat of the BVI IAC. In this dual … Continued

Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley has met with officials of the Caribbean Development Bank as the Government of the Virgin Islands moves to strengthen its relationship with the lending institution. Premier Wheatley along with other senior officials from the Ministry of Finance, held bilaterial meetings with President Dr. Hyginus … Continued

The United Nations (UN) has welcomed the British Virgin Islands’ (BVI’s) recommendation that “resilience” feature in all UN programmes implemented in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean which are aimed at accelerating sustainable development. The recommendation was made at the recent inaugural Joint-Steering Committee meeting of the Multi-Country Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (MSDCF) for Barbados and … Continued

“You can take a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink”, a proverb that reflects the views of Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Kye Rymer as it relates to the adherence of Virgin Islanders to regulations on road use and safety. Rymer told Tola Radio, though he agrees that a revision of … Continued

The new Road Town Market Square is scheduled to officially open on February 13, 2023 and vendors are being encouraged to submit their applications to receive one of the 16 available kiosks. Deputy Premier and Minister for Communication and Works Honourable Kye Rymer made the announcement in the House of Assembly on Thursday, stating that the … Continued

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has confirmed that 24-year-old Cane Garden Bay resident Jevonte Wattley has been found. Wattley was reportedly located this morning unharmed according to a media statement by the police. Head of the Criminal Investigation Department Unit Chief Inspector Israel Sergeant noted his appreciation to the public for the concern and … Continued

In a recent statement Seventh District Political aspirant and community leader Kevon ‘Shack’ Lettsome has sought to give his take on a recent article published on social media announcing his arrest and charge. While acknowledging his arrest and charge for allegedly uttering a forged document. Lettsome said, “Yesterday I appeared in Magistrates Court to address … Continued