Two persons are in police custody following a joint law enforcement operation this morning involving the United States Coast Guard and the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). This was confirmed by the RVIPF in a media statement moments ago which revealed that the operation yielded a large quantity of suspected cocaine. “A joint operation … Continued
Local athletes from the Top Notch Track Club performed exceptionally in a regional track and field meet in Antigua, collecting a total of 23 medals. The medal count included 6 gold, 11 silver and 6 bronze at the esteemed Sir Reginald Samuel Track and Field Classic which concluded on Sunday. The full medal count is … Continued
Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Honourable Sharie B. deCastro will be away from the Territory on official duties attending the Education World Forum 2023 in London, United Kingdom from May 5 to 12. The forum provides an opportunity for education ministers, pioneers, policymakers, and experts to come together and deepen international ties through … Continued
Residents across the territory are being advised to be careful when outdoors due to the forecasted hot temperatures that are expected to impact the territory over the next few days. The warning came from the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) on Monday via a social media publication. “People who are outdoors for extended periods are … Continued
Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O Wheatley is working alongside senior officials and staff of the Department of Waste Management to take action on the issues impacting waste management in the Territory. One key area of focus is the Pockwood Pond dumpsite, where the Minister recently visited staff in the company of … Continued
The territory’s first referendum which will be to decide on the matter of legalising same sex marriage in the Virgin Islands will be forthcoming to the public very soon. This is according to Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley who did not reveal an exact date, but said the referendum will take place prior to … Continued
Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley has revealed that his government still intends on pursuing development at the Prospect Reef Hotel, stating that he will be engaging the hotel’s Board soon to have discussions on future plans. Premier Wheatley made the comment in response to a question posed by the media on Tuesday where he … Continued
The Water and Sewerage Department has confirmed the resumption of water supply to Road Town and surrounding areas following a restoration of the water distribution network’s power service. Acting Director Mr. Brian Davis said “The plant is back online, however water levels were completely depleted. To restore levels, a hard distribution shutdown was done to … Continued
Two senior officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) will be attending the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III in London on Saturday, May 6. They are Acting Chief Inspector Dean Robin and Acting Inspector Jacqueline Tom who were selected by the Senior Management Team of the RVIPF in recognition of their work within the ccommunity. … Continued
It is commonly spoken of as a practice of dual citizenship holders (inclusive of holders of belonger status) of the British Virgin Islands and the United States Virgin Islands to participate in a sort of “Voter Tourism” between the two territories. Whereby an individual will register to vote in both territories and act on that … Continued
