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It’s a new day for tourism in the Virgin Islands as the newly appointed Board members of the Tourist Board met for their first meeting in an official orientation on Monday, October 3. Members of the new Board were chosen through an application process where they were interviewed and later recommended and appointed by Cabinet. … Continued

The body of Kristal Black has been found following a 3-day search involving local and neighbouring authorities. This was confirmed in a statement by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) at around 2:29pm. It said, “Police can confirm that the body of the missing female was found close to where the boat sank between … Continued

Commissioner of Police Mark Collins sworn in 32 new recruits yesterday as part of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force latest cohort. Cohort 6 is made up of 14 constables and 18 auxiliaries, with an even number of males as females. Among the newest recruits is a second officer from the Philippines. After completing a … Continued

The Court of Appeal has halted proceedings and granted the BVI Christian Council permission to appeal a recent judgement in the “Kinisha Forbes et al v The Attorney General” case. The appeal was granted by Justice Gerard Farara. The judgement being appealed was made by Justice Adrian Jack on a request for adjournment filed by Attorney … Continued

Remains of the speed vessel from Sunday evening’s accident have been found in waters described to be more than 100 feet deep, as the search continues for Kristal Black who has been missing at sea. Operations Manager of the Virgin Islands Search and Rescue (VISAR) Mr. Philip Aspinall confirmed the discovery of the speed boat … Continued

Despite an increase in reports of domestic violence in the BVI it is likely that a vast majority of instances of abuse in the territory go unreported. Gender Affairs Coordinator Tara Sue Morgan lamented the fact in a recent interview. “It is happening out there, it is not a secret that it is here, it … Continued

The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) is being lauded over the Virgin Gorda leg of the 27th Mourant HLSCC College Classic Race Series on Saturday, 1 October. The race had a tremendous kick off with over forty participants and an exciting overall male and female win by siblings Noah and Eva Fox- making it … Continued

The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) Workforce Training Division, Centre for Professional Development (CPD) hosted two customised workshops in Basic Literacy and Basic Computer Literacy for nine Moorings employees. The training’s first cohort underwent a comprehensive six-week Basic Literacy and a four-week Computer Literacy programme that was specifically designed for participants to effectively demonstrate … Continued

Domestic violence has been on a rise in the BVI since 2016. According to recent data shared by Gender Affairs Coordinator Tara Sue Morgan, the territory has consistently recorded over 100 reported cases annually, with a majority of victims being women. “From 2016 there’s a constant increase… over the years you can see the trend … Continued