The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Major Crime Team today charged Jose Almestica, 33, with murder in the shooting death of Deverson Williams. Almestica, who is being detained at the HM Prison in Balsum Ghut awaiting trial on multiple firearm and drug charges, was today removed from the facility, questioned and subsequently charged with one … Continued
On the eve of a new school year in the territory, the Ministry of Education is preparing to say farewell to some of the long standing, dedicated educators who are due for retirement following several decades of service in the schooling system. These educators were recognized by Minister for Education Honourable Sharie De Castro during … Continued
During the August 9 Sitting of the House of Assembly, the territory’s legislators moved in favour of an amendment to the Finance and Money Services Act, which reduced the Money Services Levy and added new categories for the use of the revenue gathered from this tax. Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley, who filed the motion, told … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is reporting a largely incident free August Festival as it relates to events specific to the celebration. Acting Deputy Commissioner Jacqueline Vanterpool says police coverage to all of the planned events were effective and consistent. While there were minor scuffles, officers quickly separated persons with the help of citizens … Continued
Daughter of the soil Mrs. Marilin Malone Bass, will join the list of local authors, when she launches her book Boundless Childhood Joy: Tales from and around the Garden next week. The book is a collection of short stories about Marilin’s childhood growing up in Fat Hog’s Bay, on the island of Tortola in the … Continued
Mrs. British Virgin Islands 2022 Dr. Arliene T. Penn is the winner of the WIN ‘Reclaiming Me’ Song of the Year. The announcement was made by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Founder of the W.I.N (Women In Need) Foundation and Mrs. Globe pageant Dr. Tracy Kemble on Sunday, August 7. It occurred during the … Continued
The British Virgin Islands and neighbouring United States Virgin Islands have agreed to have an Inter Virgin Islands Council meeting next month and a Friendship Day in mid-October. Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley confirmed the two events during a press conference on Monday. He said the events were agreed upon during a recent meeting … Continued
The H Lavity Stoutt Community College has had its accreditation reaffirmed by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Education Minister Honourable Sharie De Castro broke the news recently and later brought the matter to the House of Assembly where she detailed the process behind this achievement. De Castro attributed the college’s success at achieving reaffirmation to … Continued
In a recent statement to the House of Assembly, Minister for Education Honourable Sharie De Castro provided an update on the progress of the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) as it proceeds with several school improvement projects across the territory. According to De Castro, works are moving along favourably and efficiently. “I would like to … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Under 17 boys football team seems to be in good form ahead of the CONCACAF Championships at the end of the month, after securing good results in a recent series of friendly matches against the United States Virgin Islands. The first game saw the BVI defeating the USVI opponents 4-0 on … Continued
