284 News Tuesday July 1st 2025
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UNDERAGE SUSPECT ARRESTED IN CONNECTION TO MURDER OF AIRPORT FIRE OFFICER ERIC ALBERT
During a press conference, Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline Vanterpool confirmed that a police operation carried out on Friday, June 27, 2025, led to the arrest of a juvenile suspect in connection with the murder of Airport Fire Officer Eric Albert. According to Vanterpool, officers conducted a search at an apartment located in Greenland, East … Continued
ATHLETES DIVE IN FOR A CAUSE AT VISAR’S SWIM THE SOUND FUNDRAISER
The Virgin Islands Search and Rescue Swim the Sound 2025 fundraising event kicked off with challenging swims of up to 2 miles across open water, testing the endurance of participants. The swim concluded at Leverick Bay, where attendees were treated to a well-deserved lunch and a fun-filled afternoon with games. The event was not only … Continued
284 News Monday June 30th 2025
VI ICON AWARDS RETURNS JULY 6TH WITH NEW CATEGORIES TO HONOUR LOCAL EXCELLENCE
The 2nd annual VI Icon Awards will be held on Sunday July 6th, 2025 with a refreshed list of categories to celebrate outstanding talent and achievement, with the introduction of 5 new categories, bringing the total to 22. The new categories for 2025 include Customer Service Star, Excellence from the Family Islands, The Performing Arts, … Continued
VIDIC CEO LISA ANN VIOLET RESIGNS AMID FINANCIAL SECTOR PRESSURES
A vacancy has emerged for the position of Chief Executive Officer at the Virgin Islands Deposit Insurance Corporation (VIDIC), following the resignation of former CEO. Violet was appointed to the role in August of last year. Her appointment came several months after the official establishment of VIDIC in January of the same year. The Corporation … Continued
WALWYN CHALLENGES PREMIER’S BANK OF ASIA REMARKS, CALLS FOR GREATER ACCOUNTABILITY
Member of the political group The Alliance, Myron Walwyn, has publicly challenged portions of Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley’s June 6th statement regarding the closure of Bank of Asia (BVI) Limited and the deposit of five million dollars while the bank was already in liquidation. According to Walwyn, certain details in the Premier’s remarks were not … Continued
GLENROY FORBES AND WENDELL GASKIN REAPPOINTED TO LEADERSHIP ROLES ON SOCIAL SECURITY BOARD
The Government of the Virgin Islands has announced the reappointment of Mr. Glenroy Forbes as Chairman of the Social Security Board and Mr. Wendell Gaskin as a Representative of Employed Persons. Both appointments are for a two-year term, with Mr. Forbes’ appointment taking effect from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2027 while Mr. Gaskin’s … Continued
MURDER SUSPECT ‘SMALL BRENT’ LIKELY TO HAVE FLED THE TERRITORY
During a recent press conference held at the Royal Virgin Islands Police Road Town station. Acting Commissioner of Police Jaqueline Vanterpool said it is the opinion of the royal Virgin Islands police force that Trinidadian ‘Small Brent’ the key suspect in the murder of Nyron Erickson has since fleed the territory. The Royal Virgin Islands … Continued
MINIMUM WAGE SET TO $7.25 PER HOUR STARTING JULY 1ST, TIMELINE FOR $8.50 RISE UNCLEAR
Everything is said to be on track for new minimum wage in the Territory of $7.25 per hour on Tuesday, July 1st. Cabinet at its meeting of 28 May 2025, approved the increase that will be adjusted using a phased approach, as recommended in the comprehensive review conducted by the Minimum Wage Advisory Committee. In … Continued
