Officers from across the Public Service are attending a workshop on commercial drone policies this week as part of a UK Government funded Darwin Plus Project titled, “Sustainable Sargassum Management”. The Government of Virgin Islands through the Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour has been engaged since 2021 in the project led by the Caribbean … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has issued a list consisting of the British Virgin Islands’ eight most wanted persons. According to the police, the list includes “persons either on an arrest warrant or wanted for questioning for murder, attempted murder, drug trafficking or illegal firearm possession.” They are Erick Rabsatt, Shamori Callwood, Kadeem … Continued
Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley says he is embarrassed about the prevailing situation at the Castle Maria Hotel regarding the constant escaping of immigration detainees. The premier expressed this in his own words while explaining how his administration intends to address the worrying trend of detainees escaping from the temporary detention centre. “I do … Continued
Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has revealed that one of the major areas of disagreement in the Ellis Thomas Downs Racetrack saga is a request by the Thomas family for a rent increase for the use of the facility, which, in some instances, would cost the Unity Government 15 times more than the existing … Continued
The late Cyril Lewis Walters MBE will lie in state on Thursday, September 29 at the Sea Cow’s Bay Methodist Church. This after the motion was passed in the House of Assembly this morning to allow Walters – a former Deputy Chief Minister, a former Acting Chief Minister, a former Education and Health and Welfare … Continued
Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has said that he is open to listening to persons who have valid reasons for why the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) should be investigated beyond their mandatory audit. Premier Wheatley made the statement in response to allegations that were raised by a member of the media at a recent … Continued
Works on the Jost Van Dyke Primary School Multi Educational facility has officially begun. The contract valuing $4.3 million to construct the long-overdue facility on the sister island was awarded to Quality Construction limited. Chief Executive Officer of Quality Construction Limited Mr. Roy Garraway inked the contract on Thursday, August 25, during a small ceremony … Continued
Premier Dr. The Honourable Natalio Wheatley has indicated his intention to create a more tourism-led economy in the British Virgin Islands as he announced the transfer of the Culture and Festival and Fairs portfolios to the Premier’s Office. As such, Premier Wheatley said discussions have already begun with the new Chair of the BVI Tourist … Continued
A 28-year-old Great Mountain male has been slapped with several charges relating to the illegal firearms which were seized by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force during an operation last week. He is Stanley Albert Harris and according to the RVIPF he is charged with one count of possession of a prohibited firearm, one count … Continued
Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has expressed that he is disappointed with the current condition of the roadways in the East End/Long Look communities and has vowed to have them repaired. Premier Wheatley who is the Representative for the Seventh District made the promise at a recent media conference after a question was raised … Continued
