In a recent Facebook post, President of the District 7 Action Committee and political aspirant Kevon ‘Shack’ Lettsome encouraged residents of District 7 to not lose sight of issues affecting the community. Letsome while praising the success of the American Airline Direct flights to the US from the British Virgin Islands said, “Of course, much … Continued
Virgin Islander Wayne Stout, Jr, a 35-year-old BVI boat captain has been sentenced to nine years in US prison for conspiracy to distribute cocaine. The sentence was handed down in Orlando, Florida by District Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. Stout Jr. was caught in June as part of a multi-million-dollar drug bust in the United … Continued
The two men who died as a result of a boating incident over the weekend have officially been identified. The Royal Virgin Islands police forced confirmed that the lone survivor has been identified Julien Roy Gabriel and Lucien, both residents of St. Maarten, as the two men that were onboard of the 16.5’ Wahoo with … Continued
The Board of Directors and Management of the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) received training as they hosted the Director General of the Airports Council International for Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC), Dr. Rafael Echevarne from November 21 to 22. Dr. Echevarne facilitated an Airports Economics Seminar with the senior members of the BVIAA staff … Continued
In a recent Facebook post titled “JUST ANOTHER DAY AT THE BEACH!”, former Legislator and local attorney Myron V Walwyn penned his thoughts on the observation of the Great March of 1949 and the Restoration of the Legislative Council. Walwyn said, “Today we observe the Great March of 1949 and the restoration of the Legislative … Continued
23-year-old Dimar Fredrick of Fat Hogs Bay has been slapped with several firearm related charges following a police operation in the Long Look area on Monday. This was confirmed by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) which said the charges include “keeping a firearm without a license, unlawful possession of ammunition and common assault”. … Continued
Nidio Sanchez Amadot, a Linesman in his forties who was contracted by Digicel, has died as a result of an incident while at work on November 17th, 2022 in Paraquita Bay. Circumstances surrounding the incident are still unclear, however, sources have confirmed that he was on duty utilizing a ladder in Paraquita Bay. While suspicion … Continued
Former prominent BVI Inspector and Prosecutor Jefferson Knight has written to His Excellency John Rankin CMG and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office regarding present investigations in the Virgin Islands. In the letter Knight maintains that former Education Minister Myron V Walwyn has been framed in connection with the ESHS parameter Wall for which he was … Continued
Popular BVI hotelier Ms. Maria Dawson has transitioned. The stalwart reportedly passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Dawson was known widely for establishing one of the first hotels in Road Town, Maria’s by the Sea. The management and staff of 284Media, BVI Cable Tv and CCT extend condolences to the family and loved ones … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has made another breakthrough in their fight against ridding the territory of illegal firearms after arresting and charging a 27-year-old Long Bush male recently. This was confirmed by the RVIPF on Tuesday, November 1, as they identified the male as Kamaul Nibbs who was charged with possession of a … Continued
