In a recent commentary titled “The Unborn Constitution Part I”. Virgin Islander Mrs. Shaina Smith-Archer addressed the need for good governance by making some suggestions on various agencies that could assist in the accountability and support of democracy moving forward. Smith said, “We need to implement agencies such as the Human Rights Commission. It … Continued
This afternoon Monday February 6th, 2023 a man died on the spot at a local bar on the eastern end of Tortola after sustaining injuries by a shooting incident. In an official statement the RVIPF said, “The RVIPF can confirm that one man was fatally wounded following a shooting incident near a bar in the … Continued
Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley shared some insight into what he hopes to accomplish if given the opportunity to continue to serve in this capacity following the upcoming General Election. Wheatley, who spoke during a recent interview on Tola Radio, said that the vision of the Virgin Islands Party, as it relates to rebounding … Continued
The Virgin Islands Party has confirmed 10 of its 13 candidates to run in the upcoming General Election. Some of the candidates were elected while the remaining were ratified during the party’s congress election on Sunday, February 5th. Re-elected Chairman of the VIP and Premier of the Virgin Islands Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley listed … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has said the results from the Congress Election on Sunday, aligns with the Virgin Islands Party’s overall goal to head into this year’s General Election as a united team. Premier Wheatley was elected Chairman after winning 60 votes to 12 against Territorial-At-Large Representative Hon. Carvin … Continued
The VIP created history on Sunday by electing for the first time in its history two females to lead the executive level of the party with Sharia De Castro being elected President and Zoe Walcott Vice-President. Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley said he is happy with the candidates that were … Continued
Virgin Islander, former public officer, businessman and social commentator Mr. Elihu Rhymer, BEM has passed away at the age of 80 at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital. Rymer passed away on February 4th, 2023. Throughout his long and dedicated career in the Virgin Islands, Elihu Rymer was a beloved teacher who later rose to … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Armed Response Team say they are revisiting areas where persons reported hearing gunfire as well as suspected persons and areas. Police received several reports from persons hearing gunfire within the Lower Estate and Long Bush area over the past few days. Reports were also made recently of gunfire in … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has retained Chairmanship of the Virgin Islands Party. He was voted in moments ago at the VIP’s Congress meeting which is presently on-going. He won 60-12 against Territorial-At-Large Representative Hon. Carvin Malone. More details to follow.
One female has been charged in relation to a major investigation into human trafficking in the territory and four victims rescued. She is 37-year-old Genette Colastin of Pockwood Pond, Tortola. According to a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, Colastin was subsequently charged on Friday, February 4th “with various human trafficking offences.” She … Continued
