An immigration officer has been charged in connection with investigations into human smuggling. She is 35-year-old Naima Grante of Old Plantation, who has been charged with three counts of breach of trust in a public office. This was confirmed by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force on Tuesday, April 18 which said several persons are … Continued
A male is presently recovering at the Dr. D Orlando Smith Hospital after sustaining a gunshot wound while in Cane Garden Bay on Sunday. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force confirmed the incident via a statement on Tuesday, April 18. “Police can confirm that a male received a gunshot wound on Sunday evening while in … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Under 15 boys team finished second in the just concluded BVI Football Association’s Triangular Tournament which was won by an unbeaten Anguilla team. The Anguillans after winning their previous three games, including a 2-0 victory over the BVI, held on to end the tournament with a 100 percent win record, after … Continued
A bill entitled “Immigration and Passport Validation Bill 2023” was laid before the House of Assembly today by Deputy Premier Hon. Kye Rymer. This after the Governor took emergency action to allow the House of Assembly to reconvene today in order to address legal challenges to the belogership and voting status of 688 Virgin Islanders. … Continued
The BVI Cancer Society has expressed that they are fed up with the current situation at the Pockwood Pond landfill on Tortola, which continues to experience frequent sporadic open burning and impact the livelihood of surrounding residents. The Cancer Society’s plea comes after several residents complained to the organisation following the continued situation at the landfill … Continued
Incumbent District Nine Representative Hon. Vincent Wheatley has claimed that the territory was set to order four incinerators to improve the waste management issues on the islands, but said the initiative was halted by the current Minister for Health Hon. Marlon Penn. Wheatley made the claim at a recent debate held for District Nine candidates, … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands will be facilitating a series of workshops and public consultation meetings to promote and improve turtle conservation. Director of Agriculture and Fisheries Mr. Theodore James said the meetings will be conducted in collaboration with the local non-profit Association of Reef Keepers (ARK) and the United Kingdom-based Marine Conservation Society … Continued
The belongership and voting status of 688 Virgin Islanders have come under question in a recent audit, and Governor John Rankin has taken emergency action to have the issue resolved ahead of the 2023 General Election, just 10 days away. On Friday the Governor announced that following discussions with the Premier and the Cabinet, it … Continued
The Ministry of Health and Social Development has taken another step in its housing recovery efforts by issuing a housing rebuild grant to beneficiary, Mr. Ted Rabsatt. Mr. Rabsatt will receive a total rebuild grant of $150,000.00 under the Housing Recovery Assistance Programme to assist with the rebuild of his new home which will be … Continued
