Another Haitian national is on the run in the territory after escaping custody over the weekend. This was confirmed by the Royal Virgin Island Police Force (RVIPF) in a media release dated Thursday March 3. Police identified the Haitian male as Genel Mauvais. “Mauvais escaped custody while being escorted to Immigration Office at the Terrance B. … Continued
Glenford Smith Jr. the man behind the recent shocking incident in Road Town where 26 parked vehicles were damaged, was granted bail in the sum of $30,000 following his court appearance. Appearing virtually before Magistrate Khadeen Palmer on Wednesday March 2, Smith was charged with 19 counts of Criminal Damage for the incident which occurred … Continued
In an open letter to our news agency, staff of the Public Health Unit within the Ministry of Health in the Virgin Islands say they are at a point of utter frustration. Allegations have long surfaced surrounding the alleged mistreatment of Health Care professional particularly during the pandemic. However, Health Care professionals in their correspondence … Continued
The Minister for Health Honourable Carvin Malone has expressed concern following the latest statistics on COVID-boosters administered in the territory, which he said shows a marginal 12.2 percent. The minister made the disclosure during yesterday’s press conference where he revealed that only 3,652 persons have received boosters from the 17,459 totally vaccinated persons in the … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has moved to further relax COVID-19 protocol in the territory, removing the previous 100-person crowd limit and reducing the quarantine period for unvaccinated travelers. Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone broke the news during a press conference on Wednesday March 2. He said that the decisions … Continued
An early morning police operation has resulted in the arrest of five persons, including three on suspicion of murder of the late Jaquan Thomas. This was confirmed by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) today Wednesday March 2. The RVIPF said the operation was conducted on Tuesday and occurred in the western end of … Continued
Active positive COVID-19 cases in the British Virgin Islands are now under 25 for the first time in months. This was confirmed in the latest epidemiological summary from the Ministry of Health dated March 2. According to the report, the active cases in the BVI now stand at 23, following 87 recoveries and 41 new … Continued
The territory’s first road fatality for 2022 has been identified as a 55-year-old South African male. He is Henrique David Dos Santos who was a resident of Belmont Estate, West End. Dos Santos was found unresponsive at the scene of the fatal accident after his motor scooter collided into a SUV in the area of … Continued
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is expected to join in the global movement of imposing sanctions against Russia following their recent invasion of Ukraine. The BVI is well known for its booming financial services sector which has thousands of businesses registered in the territory, with beneficiaries all across the globe. Speaking on the Russia-Ukraine conflict … Continued
The man who is said to be responsible for the mass damaging of 26 vehicles in Road Town has been subsequently charged following mental evaluations at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital. This was confirmed by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force in a press statement, which revealed the name of the accused as Glenford … Continued
