Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has said that his government will be taking its time with the forming of the Virgin Islands Gaming and Betting Control Commission. The premier’s comments on the subject follow a recent notice sent out by his Office that warned casino and gaming operators in the … Continued
During a recent press engagement, Premier Dr. The Honourable Natalio Wheatley addressed concerns surrounding the impending election. When questioned on growing uncertainty in the population on whether the Territory will be proceeding with an election as planned, Wheatley said “I’m not quite sure why there’s uncertainty about whether there will be elections. Elections will be … Continued
Virgin Islands’ professional cyclist Darel Christopher Jr. has completed the 2022 UCI (Union Cyclist International) Road World Championships held in Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia from September 17 to the 25. Mr. Christopher’s participation was made possible through sponsorship from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs and Sports and the private sector. Platinum Sponsor … Continued
It was more than just a meet and greet for the team of the BVI Health Service Authority’s (BVIHSA) Pharmacy, as the group hosted a Health Expo that served both entertainment and education. The event, which was held today 23 September in observance of World Pharmacists Day, garnered community interest with requests made for a … Continued
Former Premier, First District Representative Honourable Andrew Fahie has one final chance to participate in a House of Assembly debate or otherwise have his seat deemed vacant. On Tuesday September 27th, the House of Assembly will commence the Seventh Sitting of the Fourth Session. This will be the third consecutive sitting Fahie is expected to … Continued
One of the world’s largest digital asset service providers, Huobi Group, intends to set up shop in the British Virgin Islands as the first Digital Asset Trading Platform Operator in the Territory after successfully obtaining an Investment Business Licence from the Financial Services Commission through its subsidiary Brtuomi Worldwide Limited. In a recent statement Huobi … Continued
Operations led by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Special Investigations and Criminal Investigations teams resulted in the seizure of three illegal firearms including a semi-automatic assault rifle and several rounds of ammunition over the course of the last 24 hours. As a result, five persons, four males and one female, are presently in police … Continued
As the Government of the Virgin Islands moves forward with plans to implement a Non-Profit Organisations Act, Opposition Leader Julian Fraser has raised some questions surrounding the distinction of nonprofit organisations from the major corporations which fall within the Financial Services Sector. The Bill in question makes allowances for better supervision and monitoring of the … Continued
Police are again recording an upsurge in incidents involving persons with mental illness. Within the last month, the RVIPF recorded eight incidents involving persons who either displayed behavior of mental illness or are registered mentally ill persons. On the same day, one woman was accused of entering two establishments in Road Town and grabbing the … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has confirmed that as a result of a US Coast Guard-led operation before dawn yesterday September 22nd, 2022, three persons are now in the custody of U.S authorities suspected of trafficking cocaine. The USCG supported by RVIPF Marine Branch, Customs and U.S. Customs and Border Protection pursued and stopped … Continued
