MAN ARRESTED AND CHARGED FOR RAPING UNDERAGED MINOR

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force have arrested and charged a 52-year-old male for raping a minor. He is scheduled to appear before the Magistrate’s Court in a closed court sitting. The man have been identified as a native of St. Vincent and a resident of the BVI. Due to the sensitivity of the situation, … Continued

OLD GOVERNMENT HOUSE MUSEUM TO RE-OPEN

The Old Government House Museum is ready to re-open to the public following three years of renovations. This was announced in a Government Information Services release. His Excellency Governor Augustus Jaspert in a ceremony last week said he was thrilled to see the completion of renovations to the first floor of the historic Governor’s residence … Continued

PREMIER FAHIE COMMENTS ON UK’S BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP DRAFT ORDER

In a Government Information Services release, it was announced that the United Kingdom Government (UKG) recently published the draft Overseas Territories (Publicly Accessible Registers of Beneficial Ownership of Companies) Order (Draft Order) and accompanying explanatory note. The Premier and Minister of Finance of the Virgin Islands, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie, has communicated to the UKG … Continued

THE FA’S NATIONAL YOUTH LEAGUES CONTINUE

The FA’s National Youth Leagues continued at the East End / Long Look venue over last weekend with hattricks for Hugo Hlavacek at U13 and Jalen Prentice in the U17’s grabbing the headlines. Hlavacek scored his first goal in the first minute of the game as the Wolues FC went onto to beat Old Madrid … Continued

CIBC FIRSTCARIBBEAN ANNOUNCES CARIBBEAN CHRISTMAS ART COMPETITION

Open to regional primary and secondary school students Young aspiring artists and those more advanced with the paintbrush or pencil all have an opportunity to show case their talents over the Yuletide Season. CIBC FirstCaribbean has announced its Caribbean Christmas Art competition for primary and secondary school students resident in territories across its 16-member corporate … Continued

PREMIER FAHIE WEIGHS IN ON UK’S BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP DRAFT ORDER

Yesterday the United Kingdom Government (UKG) published the draft Overseas Territories (Publicly Accessible Registers of Beneficial Ownership of Companies) Order (Draft Order) and accompanying explanatory note. The Premier and Minister of Finance of the Virgin Islands, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie, has communicated to the UKG that while the Virgin Islands remains committed to the global efforts aimed at tackling illicit financial flows, and … Continued

SHABREE FRETT CORONATED AS MISS UNIVERSE BVI 2020

Miss Shabree Frett was crowned Miss Universe BVI 2020, in a coronation ceremony held last evening. Frett will represent the Territory of the Virgin Islands in this year’s upcoming Miss Universe competition. Shabree Frett is described as a compassionate and determined 24-year-old, who has a passion for helping others. In her passion to help others, … Continued

“IT IS UNJUSTIFIABLE FOR THE SPEAKER TO EXTEND SUCH AN INVITATION TO THE GOVERNOR DESIGNEE”; SPEAKER WILLOCK SCOLDS GOVERNOR ON POSITION OF SWEARING IN NEW GOVERNOR

In a confidential letter received by our newsroom, Speaker of the House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands Hon. Julian Willock penned another stern letter to outgoing Governor of the Virgin Islands, His Excellency Augutus JU Jaspert on the House of Assemble protocols for the swearing in of the incoming Governor.  In the letter Speaker … Continued

WOLUES FC 2-0 VICTORY OVER VG UTD FOR A PERFECT SEASON

The Wolues FC stayed on course for what could be a perfect season in the FA’s Futsal League with a 2-0 victory over VG Utd on Saturday 12th December at Cedar School. Once again, the Women had to demonstrate their composure, patience and skill to break down a well-organized, compact defense, whilst being mindful of … Continued