Seatbelt violations topped the number of ticketed offenses recorded during an operation executed by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) on the sister island of Virgin Gorda, accounting for 44 of a total 70 tickets issued. This is according to a media release from the RVIPF dated Monday October 25 which revealed that the … Continued
Government is aiming to have the commencement of night flights to the Auguste George Airport in Anegada by November 1. Premier and Minister of Tourism Andrew Fahie made that comment during a recent radio broadcast, where he also disclosed plans to reopen the Anegada airport for international flights. He said this goal will be achieved … Continued
Supervisor of Elections, Ms. Scherrie Griffin represented the British Islands and Mediterranean Region as a short-term observer during an Election Expert Mission for the St Helena General Election held on October 13. The Observation Mission, which was held from October 4 to 14 included an international team of analysts and others invited by the Commonwealth … Continued
Lawrence Wheatley Construction was awarded the contract to repair the Emile E. Dunlop Community Centre on Anegada which serves as a primary emergency shelter for residents on the island. Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Representative for Barbados and Eastern Caribbean Countries, Dr. Yitades Gebre, said works on this facility will focus mainly on non-structural elements … Continued
Deputy Governor, Mr. David Archer, Jr. will act in the Office of Governor from October 24 to November 1 in the absence of His Excellency the Governor, Mr. John J. Rankin, CMG who will be out of the Territory. The Deputy Governor Archer, Jr.’s appointment is in accordance with section 37 (1) (a) of the … Continued
British Virgin Islands- The Miss British Virgin Islands (BVI) 2021 Pageant Contestant #5 Keyona Cameron is the official winner of the Miss BVI Pageant’s Best Evening Wear Award. During the presentation of awards at the Miss British Virgin Islands Pageant on Sunday, October 17, Contestant #3 Jareena Penn was announced as the winner of the … Continued
HMS Medway has arrived in the Virgin Islands for a 4-day visit, during which the ship will demonstrate its Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief capabilities. Medway provides a permanent presence in the Caribbean and during the hurricane season is joined by another ship to form the UK’s Caribbean Task Group, which is ready and prepared … Continued
The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) continues to lead the territory in training and certification efforts following the successful accreditation by the National Council of Construction Education and Research (NCCER). President of HLSCC, Dr. Richard Georges said, “Accreditation with NCCER is a key component to the College’s strategic vision, and I am happy to … Continued
A government security officer who has been charged for allegedly having approximately $19 million worth of cocaine has been granted bail in the sum of $80,000. Stacy Smith, a BVI Islander who is a government security officer was brought before Magistrate Khadeen Palmer on Thursday October 21, charged with possession of a controlled drug with … Continued
Former Governor of the British Virgin Islands Augustus Jaspert has said that calling the Commission of Inquiry (COI) was one of the most difficult decisions he made during his tenure as governor, but one that had to be made following alarming concerns raised by many individuals. Jaspert made those comments when he appeared before the … Continued
