ARMED ROBBERY AT THELMAS IN VIRGIN GORDA

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force have confirmed that they received reports of an Armed Robbery at Thelma’s nightclub in Virgin Gorda after midnight on May 4th, and are actively pursuing the investigation. It was reported that two masked men entered the establishment with what appeared to be firearms and removed two bags from an … Continued

HON. VINCENT WHEATLEY; “I HAVE HEARD MANY UNFOUNDED RECKLESS THINGS SAID ABOUT ME, WHICH I CAN ASSURE YOU ARE ALL BASELESS.”

In a recent Facebook post, 9th District Representative Hon. Vincent O Wheatley addressed being stripped of his duties as Minister for Natural Resources, Labor and Workforce Development in the proposed Unity Government of the Virgin Islands. He said, “I know many persons, especially in my District, that are feeling disappointed and angry at the proposed … Continued

MALONE DISPELS RUMOURS AFTER ABSENCE FROM PROPOSED UNIFIED GOV’T – SAYS HE VOLUNTARILY AGREED TO CEDE HIS APPOINTMENT

At Large Representative Honourable Carvin Malone has broken his silence to clear the air following yesterday’s announcement of a National Unity Government, stating that he voluntarily gave up his position as a minister to support a unification geared at reforming the territory. During Wednesday’s press conference Acting Premier Dr. The Honourable Natalio Wheatley listed a … Continued

PREMIER FAHIE GRANTED $500K BAIL – TO WEAR AN ANKLE MONITOR AND SUBMIT TRAVEL DOCUMENTS IF RELEASED

Premier Honourable Andrew Fahie has been granted a $500,000 corporate bond which means he could likely be released from federal detention in Miami prior to his May 25 arraignment. This was confirmed by international media news sites which said the decision came as a surprise after federal court Judge Alicia Otazo-Reyes rejected the prosecutors’ argument … Continued

UNAUTHORIZED LETTER PUBLISHED BY SENIOR GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL IN PREMIERS OFFICE. ACTING PREMIER, “THE CONTENT OF THIS LETTER REGARDING DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY FOR HON. FAHIE, DOES NOT REFLECT THE POSITION OF THE PREMIERS OFFICE OR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS.”

A letter sent from the Premier’s Office and stamped by the International Affairs Secretariat in the Virgin Islands is said to have been unauthorized. The letter states, “The Office of the Premier of the Virgin Islands presents its compliments to the United States Office of International Affairs and has the honor to confirm that Honorable … Continued

PROPOSAL TO FORM A NATIONAL UNITY GOV’T- TO TACKLE COI RECOMMENDATIONS WITHOUT UK DIRECT RULE

The British Virgin Islands Government in collaboration with Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition has proposed forming a National Unity Government. This was announced at an impromptu press conference held this morning by the Acting Premier Dr. The Honourable Natalio Wheatley. He said the proposed united government will be the stance taken as the way forward to … Continued

THE RT HON AMANDA MILLING, “THERE IS AN URGENT NEED TO FIX THE SYSTEMS.”, “THIS MUST HAPPEN QUICKLY. THE PEOPLE OF THE BVI DESERVE NO LESS.”

In a recent statement, The Rt. Hon. Amanda Milling issued a statement on her visit and discussion in the Territory of the Virgin Islands regarding the COI recommendations. Milling began, “I appreciate that recent events in the British Virgin Islands with the arrest of Premier Fahie have been shocking and concerning for everybody. The Commission … Continued

CUSTOMS OFFICER DIES WHILE AT WORK

Confirmed reports reaching our  newsroom have stated that a BVI Customs Officer died this morning while on duty at Her Majesty Customs Office building in Pasea Estate, BVI.  The name of the officer is known but is being withheld until family members have been notified.  The circumstances surrounding his death are unknown.  In an official statement … Continued