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A teenager has been charged and granted bail in relation to the recent stabbing death of 23-year-old Nayib Clarke. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) gave the confirmation in a recent media release following the incident which occurred last weekend. “One minor has been charged with manslaughter in relation to the recent stabbing incident … Continued

As the BVI prepares to welcome daily flights from the United States of America, local authorities have expressed confidence in the ability of the territory’s relevant Customs, Immigration and Security authorities to protect the BVI’s borders from any increased risk of imported contraband. When asked whether local authorities intend to implement any new, more stringent … Continued

The Virgin Islands Search and Rescue (VISAR) is back again this year with its premier holiday season fundraiser, the Winter Wonderland hosted at the Cyril B Romney Tortola Pier Park. The event, which first came to Tortola in 2020, features the territory’s one and only ice skating rink, which utilises synthetic turf usually used for … Continued

As Virgin Islanders are pushed to explore the use and development of their homes and properties in an effort to increase and diversify the territory’s ability to accommodate a greater number of incoming visitors, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has admitted that this must coincide with the necessary legislative push to protect the availability of affordable … Continued

An assessment of the territory’s broadband infrastructure is set to be completed in 2023 as part of the government’s digital transformation strategy. Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley made the disclosure during his 2023 Budget Address as he highlighted the importance of the initiative which he says complement’s his government’s e-government agenda. “A review of … Continued

The Government of National Unity has announced plans to build a Detention Centre in 2023 at the tune of $700,000 to house illegal immigrants. Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley made the announcement during the 2023 Budget Address recently, as a means to tackle the ongoing issue that have been plaguing … Continued

Worrying security conditions in Saint Lucia continue to deteriorate as the country struggles to get a handle on a worsening situation of gun violence. What has been noted as a very bloody weekend in the country kicked off with the murder of a British National and the wounding of another as they visited a bar … Continued

Among important observations in the territory, the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has noted that in December 2022 the territory observes the 100 year anniversary of the establishment of health services in the BVI. BVIHSA’s Chairman Moleto Smith spoke of the commemoration during a recent press conference. “In 1922 health services had been initiated as … Continued

With the anticipation of an influx of tourist arrivals coinciding with the commencement of direct flights between Miami and Tortola via American Airlines on June 1, 2023, Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley is urging Virgin Islanders to do their part to help the territory reap the maximum benefits of the new opportunity. One of … Continued