The Water and Sewerage Department has advised residents of Anegada that ongoing water supply disruptions are expected to continue until the weekend or early next week due to a major underground leak. According to a public notice issued on May 20, the leak is affecting portions of The Settlement, particularly in the vicinity of the greenhouse area. The department … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands is inviting residents to participate in a series of public engagement sessions focused on proposed amendments to the Virgin Islands Constitution Order 2007. According to the notice, the meetings will feature Premier Natalio Wheatley alongside members of the Constitutional Negotiating Committee as government prepares for upcoming constitutional negotiations. Officials say the sessions … Continued
Police are investigating an armed robbery that targeted the House of Luxury jewelry store in the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park on the afternoon of Wednesday, May 20th. In a statement to the press Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confimed that masked men armed with guns entered the establishment, stole jewelry and escaped … Continued
The Virgin Islands Festivals and Fairs Committee is preparing to officially launch the 2026 Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival with a major kick-off event scheduled for Friday, May 22. The launch event will take place at the Luxury Deck at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park beginning at 5:30 p.m. Organizers say the evening will feature several major announcements … Continued
The Water and Sewerage Department is advising the public that it is currently updating customer information within its database to ensure records remain accurate, complete, and up to date. According to the department, customers visiting its offices either physically or online may be asked to provide or verify personal details with the Customer Care Services … Continued
The FIBA approved, 3×3 basketball equipment consisting of a complete 3×3 court setup with shot clock and score board required to host a FIBA 3×3 Official Competition, was donated by FIBA Americas to the BVI Olympic Committee in preparation for the first ever ANOCES 3×3 basketball championship taking place May 16-17, 2026 in the British … Continued
The Department of Waste Management in collaboration with the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Services and the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force are investigating potential arson at the Anegada Dumpsite. The fire occurred on Monday May 11 at around 5:00 p.m. To date the majority of the flames have been extinguished however lingering smoke remains in … Continued
The management of His Majesty’s Prison has confirmed that an incident involving a prisoner at the Balsam Ghut facility was safely resolved following videos circulating on social media. In a statement issued on May 14, Acting Superintendent Raymond Grant said the situation involved one inmate and remained fully contained within the prison at all times, … Continued
With general elections constitutionally due within the next year, the Office of the Supervisor of Elections is ramping up efforts to ensure eligible residents across the Territory are registered to vote. The office has announced a series of voter registration drives across the Sister Islands beginning next week. The first drive will take place in … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is currently being represented at the 40th Annual General Meeting and Conference of the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police (ACCP), taking place in Suriname through May 15th where Artificial Intelligence AI is one of the sessions. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Jacqueline Vanterpool is attending the regional … Continued
