The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed receiving a report of an unresponsive male at his residence in The Valley, Virgin Gorda, after 7 pm on Friday. According to the official statement, officers promptly responded to the scene and conducted thorough investigations. The male was pronounced deceased at the location. While the RVIPF … Continued
Popular local commentator Claude Skelton Cline, a former government consultant, was arrested and charged by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force in relation to a criminal investigation resulting from findings in audits related to the Commission of Inquiry. Cline was charged with two counts of obtaining property by deception, four counts of false accounting, and … Continued
Come June 1st and 2nd, all eyes will be on the A. O. Shirley Recreation Ground as it transforms into the epicentre of athletics and community spirit for the inaugural Patrick Harrigan Relays. This much-anticipated event, organized by the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports, promises to be a thrilling spectacle, blending competitive spirit with a … Continued
A night to remember filled with culinary excellence. This was on Saturday May 11, 2024, at Rosewood LiBle Dix Bay Resort at the BVI Food & Wine Festivals Inaugural partnership with the Ralph T. & Edris O’Neal Foundation. Guests were treated to a six-course wine paired tasting menu by Local Chef Brent Lettsome, BVI Based … Continued
World Telecommunications and Information Society Day (WTISD) is celebrated on 17 May annually since its establishment in 1969. The observance of WTISD aims to raise awareness about the benefits that internet and other communication technologies can bring to societies, as well as ways to bridge the digital divide. This year, the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (the … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is investigating a fatal shooting incident that left two men dead in the Huntums Ghut area early this morning. In a statement, the RVIPF confirmed the shooting took place after 1 a.m., resulting in the deaths of two males. However, further details surrounding the circumstances of the incident … Continued
Members of the public in the British Virgin Islands recently got a deeper look into the upcoming economic study to be conducted by the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) on cruise passenger spending patterns in the territory. The study was first announced by Minister for Communications and Works, the Honourable Kye Rymer, during his attendance … Continued
The Ciboney Centre for Excellence and the Elmore Stoutt High School emerged as champions of the 2024 Secondary School Foreign Languages Bowl, showcasing their mastery in Spanish and French respectively. The competition, which featured six schools from across the Virgin Islands, witnessed Ciboney Centre for Excellence clinch the Spanish segment title. With an impressive performance … Continued
Just in time for the predicted high activity of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, 284 Media and the Department of Disaster Management have joined forces to produce a series of public service announcement (PSA) videos focused on hurricane preparedness. The three short videos follow a family and their neighbours as they take important steps to … Continued
Daniel Farkas, General Council and Chief Development Officer at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, has addressed the swirling rumours surrounding the cancellation of five cruise calls to the British Virgin Islands. Farkas vehemently denied any connection between the cancellations and purported safety concerns or the state of the territory’s infrastructure. During a press conference held on … Continued
