The Prince of Wales is facing heavy criticism for his alleged involvement in receiving over $3 million in cash from a former prime minister of Qatar, for his charity. This following a recent report from news agency Times of London in the United Kingdom, which claimed that between 2011 and 2015, Prince Charles “personally accepted … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) seized four high-powered motorcycles over the weekend which were found to be well over the 125cc legal limit of the territory. This was confirmed in a statement by the RVIPF on Tuesday which said an off-duty police officer played a huge role in orchestrating the seizure which has … Continued
The Premier of the Virgin Islands has assured the public that his National Unity Government is on track with achieving its deliverables for the Commission of Inquiry Report recommendations that are due at the end of the month. Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley gave the assurance at a recent press conference when asked by local … Continued
In a recent statement Junior Minister for Tourism and District 6 representative Hon. Alvera Maduro- Caines issued a statement on a leaked video titled ‘Police in Paradise’. Maduro-Caines wrote, “As Junior Minister for Tourism and as a proud Virgin Islander, I reject the intentions, assumptions, generalisations and implications in the video of tasteless and in … Continued
Governor His Excellency John Rankin has expressed that he will be addressing the matter involving the recently leaked graphical video entitled ‘Police in Paradise’ with the Commissioner of Police Mark Collins. This is according to Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley who made the disclosure in a statement on Monday, June 27. Premier Wheatley said … Continued
BVI Finance launched a fact-based content series to showcase the full picture of the BVI’s Financial Services industry called, BVI360. BVI Finance CEO Elise Donovan stated that the purpose of the series comes at an appropriate time, given the ongoing conflict and increasing inflation across the world, where many leading economists are predicting a global … Continued
Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull is in Lisbon Portugal attending the United Nations (UN) Ocean Conference from June 27 to July 1. Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour Mr. Joseph Smith-Abbott is also in attendance. The goal of the UN Ocean Conference is to mobilise … Continued
As the Virgin Islands’ economy bounces back from the pandemic recession over the past two years, the rise in the costs of goods and services has hit small- and medium-sized businesses severely as they continue to work hard to return to their normal operations. Interruptions in global logistics and supply chains have significantly impacted consumer … Continued
The ongoing investigation into the Elmore Stoutt High School Perimeter Wall Project has so far resulted in one male being slapped with three charges. He is 55-year-old Kelvin Thomas of Chalwell Estate, Tortola who is charged with obtaining property by deception, making a false statement to a public officer, and possession of the proceeds of … Continued
Commissioner of Police Mark Collins has issued an apology to the public following the circulation of a video that has received major criticism from residents. The video which is five minutes and thirty-eight seconds in length is entitled ‘Police in Paradise’ and includes Commissioner Collins and other members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force. … Continued
A three-month transitional grant programme will be implemented by the Social Development Department (SDD) for monthly grant recipients referred from the House of Assembly. This was revealed by the Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Marlon Penn during a Monday morning press conference. The new arrangement is part of the National Unity Government’s Framework … Continued
The Sugar Boys Football Club completed a clean sweep of titles after defeating Panthers Football Club 2-nil to lift the Presidents Cup on Sunday 26th June at East End / Long Look. The reigning national league champions Sugar Boys opened the scoring within five minutes of the second half as Oswart Holder found himself unmarked … Continued
In a grand ceremony at the Moorings Marina and Yacht Club on Saturday 18th June 2022, the Rotary Club of Tortola installed Valerie Georges-Thomas as President and a new board of Directors to lead the Club into its 55th year. President Valerie was inducted as a member of the Rotary Club of Tortola in August … Continued
In an official release from the Government Information Services of the Virgin Islands, it has been announced that the Government of the Virgin Islands has appointed Mr. Shea Alexander to serve as the Ministerial Special Adviser, effective April 21, 2022. The adviser’s main responsibility is to provide support to the Junior Minister for Trade, Economic … Continued
President of the Lions Club of Tortola, Kevin S. Fahie, Melvin Jones Fellow (MJF) is the recipient of the prestigious President of the Year Award from the Lions Sub-District 60B. The award was announced by District Governor, Lion Claudio Buncamper, Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow (PMJF) at the recently concluded 42nd Multiple District 60 Convention held … Continued
Yesterday May 10th, 2022 during a national address Prime Minister of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis Dr. Timothy Harris fired 6 rebellious ministers, appointed a new Deputy Prime Minister and dissolved the parliament giving way for elections. Harris Tuesday said he had asked the Governor General, Samuel Weymouth Tapley Seaton, to dissolve Parliament … Continued
Joining ogranisations like CARICOM and the OECS, the University of the West Indies (UWI) has issued a statement condemning the United Kingdom’s (UK) suggestion of directly ruling the Virgin Islands. In a statement released yesterday, Sunday May 8th, Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Hilary Beckles said that UWI “joins with CARICOM in calling on Britain to retreat … Continued
Yesterday, May 3rd, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) issued a statement regarding the release of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) report in the BVI and commented specifically on the recommendation to suspend the Virgin Islands Constitution. The statement said “CARICOM supports the decision of the duly elected Government of the BVI to welcome the recommendations for … Continued
In the United States females will no longer have a federal constitutional right to an abortion after the Supreme Court overturned the ruling in the case Roe v. Wade this morning. Roe v. Wade is a landmark decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in which the Court ruled nearly five decades ago that the Constitution … Continued
Former Premier Andrew Fahie has filed a motion in the United States District Court Southern District of Florida to have his upcoming deadlines for filings extended. The motion was filed by Fahie’s attorney Theresa Van Vliet who cited continuous technical difficulties by the United States Government as the main reason for the motion. Van Vliet … Continued
Former Premier Andrew Fahie has pleaded not guilty to his three charges of conspiracy to import a controlled substance, conspiracy to engage in money laundering, and attempted money laundering. Fahie’s arraignment was held today before a U.S federal court in Miami, where he was required to enter his plea on the three charges. He is … Continued
Former Premier Andrew Fahie has been granted bond in the sum of $1 million but must prove that the money for his bail is from a legitimate source before being released from custody. This follows the ruling handed down by U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams on Tuesday May 24. According to the Miami Herald, Judge … Continued
A three-month transitional grant programme will be implemented by the Social Development Department (SDD) for monthly grant recipients referred from the House of Assembly. This was revealed by the Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Marlon Penn during a Monday morning press conference. The new arrangement is part of the National Unity Government’s Framework … Continued
Should those who migrate to another country to work be qualified for citizenship in that country, is a question being asked by social commentator Claude Skelton Cline. Cline posed the question during a recent airing of his Honestly Speaking radio programme, where he called on the relevant authorities to find a solution to the existing … Continued
Representative for the Fourth Electoral District Honourable Mark Vanterpool has said that it is time to let the younger generation lead the territory. Vanterpool made the comment during a recent session of the House of Assembly as he showed his support for young leaders. He said more people should be supportive of younger persons taking … Continued
Both Belongers and non-Belongers will soon have to pay significantly more to operate businesses in the British Virgin Islands after the recent passing of the Business Licensing Act in the House of Assembly, which proposes to increase the fees for trade licenses. Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley successfully moved the … Continued
The Virgin Islands is said to be taking all requisite steps to ensure that it adheres to its international obligations as an Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom. The Territory is also complying with all sanctions issued by the United Kingdom that are extended to it by way of the relevant Overseas Territories Sanctions Orders … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission (“the Commission”) announces the appointment of Mr. Shane Baptiste as the Commission’s new Asia Representative at BVI FSC (HK) Ltd., with effect from 01 July 2022. Mr. Baptiste replaces Mr. Burton Chalwell, who returns to the Commission after his tenure ends on 30 June 2022. As Asia Representative, … Continued
Republic Bank (BVI) Limited (RBVG) is advising its customers that its conversion from the Banking Systems of Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) to Republic Financial Holdings Limited’s (RFHL) suite of technology platforms is set to take place on April 4, 2022. To facilitate this conversion, the Bank’s operations will experience some temporary changes, including the … Continued
In a recent Facebook post former Education Minister and businessman Myron Walwyn publically questioned as to when the BVI will relax travel entry requirements. Walwyn said, “The effects of the current conflict in Russia and the Ukraine on our tourism sector must be closely examined. We recently saw some light at the end of the … Continued
The Sugar Boys Football Club completed a clean sweep of titles after defeating Panthers Football Club 2-nil to lift the Presidents Cup on Sunday 26th June at East End / Long Look. The reigning national league champions Sugar Boys opened the scoring within five minutes of the second half as Oswart Holder found himself unmarked … Continued
The BVI Olympic Committee announced the team of 15 athletes that will be representing the BVI at the inaugural Caribbean Games which are scheduled to take place in Guadeloupe from June 29 to July 3, 2022. The athletes who will compete in the regional U23 Games were introduced by the Chef De Mission Ralston Henry … Continued
Sugar Boys FC will face off against Panthers FC in the final of the Presidents Cup this Sunday, June 26, at the East End/Long Look football playing field. Sugar Boys, who are the National League Champions recorded a 2-0 victory over Wolues FC last weekend in one of the two semi-finals, with goals from Rolland … Continued
From June 21-25, 2022 the Tortola Sports Club will be welcoming some of the world’s best squash players for the highest caliber squash tournament ever hosted in the BVI – the Carey Olsen Tortola Classic – a Professional Squash Association (PSA) Challenger tournament. The draw of players is very diverse with 14 different nations being … Continued
Chef Steven Spencer was crowned the winner of the BVI Tourist Board’s Junior BVI Chef Sunset Showdown Cooking Competition on Friday evening after amassing a total of 380 points in the finals. Spencer who is presently a chef at the Long Bay Beach Resort on Tortola took home the grand prize of $5000 along with … Continued
The decline in sponsorship towards entertainment events from businesses and non-governmental organisations in the British Virgin Islands has been described to be at an all-time high. This is according to businessman and event organiser Steve Parillion who made the comment during an exclusive interview with 284Media. Parillion at the time of his interview was promoting … Continued
Bianca Dougan and her son Ty’Rique Charles are the 2022 winners of CCT’s Mommy and Me Challenge competition. The competition was scheduled for Sunday May 29 at the Multipurpose Sports Complex where a total of 6 mothers along with one child each were selected to compete for the top three prizes. However, due to reasons … Continued
Summer Sizzle BVI in partnership with BVICCHA will host The Model Workshop on Saturday, May 14, 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm at the Forge, R & R Malone Complex located in Pockwood Pond, Tortola. The Model Workshop will be hosted by Model Agent Kristian Lopez, from Muse Model Management and Fashion Designer of the Women’s … Continued
The following commentary is written by Dr. Charles H. Wheatley Eighty years ago in 1942, C. L. Bacon wrote the following poem about the governance of the British Virgin Islands. Today it is not unfair to say that B. V. Islanders have taken their homeland governance back in the past. 1 In these British … Continued
The following is an opinion piece by Shaina Smith-Archer. Since watching the press conference with the Governor and Premier a couple of weeks ago where the question about payment of increments to the Police Service was raised, I have been waiting for the wider conversation. Payment of increments should be step 1 of the long … Continued
I happened to see a copy of a document outlining the Unity Government’s response to date to the COI’s recommendations. If that is authentic, it mirrors in some ways the situation of the Territory in the 1930’s and the 1940’s. Between 1934 and 1943 the B. V. I. was governed by the most dictatorial Commissioner … Continued
Joining ogranisations like CARICOM and the OECS, the University of the West Indies (UWI) has issued a statement condemning the United Kingdom’s (UK) suggestion of directly ruling the Virgin Islands. In a statement released yesterday, Sunday May 8th, Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Hilary Beckles said that UWI “joins with CARICOM in calling on Britain to retreat … Continued
