BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS FILM COMMISSION TO HOST 30TH ANNIVERSARY FILM SCREENINGS

The British Virgin Islands Film Commission is celebrating its 30th Anniversary under the theme – A Major Milestone in BVI Film…..A Festive Celebration of BVI Film Commission Turning 30! The celebration was launched on 30th September with a video competition extended to local filmmakers focusing on the theme: “A Major Milestone.” Ten local film enthusiasts … Continued

CONCERNS RAISED ABOUT ACTIVE BLOGGERS SITTING AS JURORS – NEW ACT SHOULD CATER TO RESIDENTS ON THE SISTER ISLANDS

Deputy Speaker and Territorial At Large Representative Honourable Neville Smith believes that measures should be included in the new Jury Act to exclude active bloggers from sitting as jurors in court cases. Smith’s concern was raised during a recent debate in the House of Assembly where he expressed that the new provisions in the Jury … Continued

SERGEANTS ENGAGE IN LEADERSHIP TRAINING

A second and final set of sergeants began a two-week training in leadership and management specifically geared to support the work of that rank within the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force.  Commissioner of Police Mark Collins said that the Force is seeking to provide the skill sets necessary for the rank to operate efficiently. “Sergeant … Continued

PREMIER WHEATLEY CALLS FOR CLOSER OECS COOPERATION

Premier and Minister of Finance of the British Virgin Islands Dr. Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley has attended the 72nd Meeting of the OECS Authority in Montserrat where he delivered his maiden address at the Opening Ceremony. In his address to delegates, Premier Wheatley commended the OECS for standing up for democracy and human rights on … Continued

VI DELEGATION ATTENDS 28TH ANNUAL CRUISE CONFERENCE

Deputy Premier and Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer has said that he was pleased with the positive reviews on the outlook of the Cruise Tourism Industry at this year’s annual Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Cruise Conference. Honourable Rymer led a team of officials to the meeting and said the outlook is … Continued

2 DEAD, OTHERS INJURED IN SHOOTING INCIDENT IN EAST END

Information reaching our newsroom this evening Friday October 21st, has confirmed that two persons are dead as a result of a shooting incident evening In East End. In an official release Police said, “Police can confirm that two persons are unresponsive and two are injured at the scene of a shooting incident in East End … Continued