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
Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley provided a post-election update on Tuesday May 2nd, making it clear that he has set his eyes on restoring the confidence of the electorate in the political processes of the Virgin Islands. For voters who came out to exercise their democratic rights on April 24th the Premier sent his … Continued
The alleged shooter at the centre of the recent murder of Kemo Lettsome reportedly fired several shots while traveling in a motor vehicle. This is according to information presented by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) in a media statement on Tuesday, which confirmed that 37-year-old Lettsome was the victim of Sunday night’s fatal … Continued
Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley and Deputy Premier Hon. Lorna Smith will be heading to the United Kingdom on their first official business trip since being elected. Premier Wheatley made the disclosure during a press conference on Tuesday, where he stated that he will be departing the territory on Wednesday to attend the coronation … Continued
Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has sent his condolences to the family of Kemo Lettsome who was recently gunned down in the East End/Long Look community. This is the second gun-related murder to occur within the East End community in 2023 and the third murder by a firearm this year in the BVI. Speaking … Continued
Representatives from His Majesty’s Customs were engaged in a two- day workshop on the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). The participants were trained in areas covering legislation, science and enforcement aspects of the convention. Environmental Officer Argel Horton said CITES is an international agreement between governments with … Continued
