THE YOUTH ENCOURAGED TO SPEAK OUT AT CRC MEETINGS AFTER REPORTS OF FEELING UNREPRESENTED

The youth across the territory are being encouraged to speak up at the various Constitutional Review Commission meetings and to not be afraid to voice their respective views. The encouragement came from members of the Commission during an interview with 284Media recently after it was disclosed that the youth feel unrepresented with the current composition … Continued

JY HARBOUR VIEW MARINA REOPENS FOLLOWING MONDAY HOMICIDE

The JY Harbour View Marina reopened for business today after businesses there went into a brief period of closure following the shooting incident which claimed the life of Kadeem Jimenez on Monday. The marina’s management addressed the incident in a recent statement. They described the deceased as a loyal customer, and expressed a deep sadness … Continued

INTERDICTED FEMALE OFFICER SLAPPED WITH THREE CHARGES INCLUDING INFLICTING GREVIOUS BODILY HARM

One female police officer who is presently interdicted has been slapped with three charges following a recent arrest. She is Police Constable Karina Brea who is charged with Inflicting Grievous Bodily Harm, Possession of Proceeds of Criminal Conduct and Person not Registered as a Medical Practitioner. The confirmation came in a media statement by the … Continued

RVIPF OFFICER INTRODUCES NEW PROGRAMME

An officer of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has introduced a new programme in three Primary Schools: Willard Wheatley, Enis Adams, and Ivan Dawson Primary School. DARE, which stands for Drug Abuse Resistance Education, is a ten-week programme for students from kindergarten to grade six; to help children make wise decisions when faced with … Continued

LEGITIMATE PORTS OF ENTRY NOT TO BLAME FOR SURGE IN ILLEGAL FIREARMS

Former Commissioner of Police Michael Matthews has said that there is very little evidence to support claims that illegal firearms are entering the territory through the BVI’s legitimate ports of entry. Matthews rejected the notion while appearing as a guest on the local radio programme Talking Points. He said while serving as commissioner of police … Continued