Twenty-four-year-old Shemar Richardson of Gene Hill was charged for his involvement in the robbery turn murder of Catherine Pickering. According to reports, Richardson was employed by the Big Brothers Gas Station in Baugher’s Bay owned and operated by the family of the deceased. The charge was confirmed by newly appointed Police Commissioner, Mark Collins who expressed … Continued
Four persons are now confirmed to be in police custody pending investigations on the ruthless murder of Catherine Pickering who died on April 19th. The deceased was gunned down in front of her Paraquita Bay home as she ran to the rescue of her daughter who was cornered by gunmen with intent to rob. The … Continued
The Joe’s Hill Housing Development is scheduled to remain on budget and be completed 13 months ahead of schedule. Honourable Wheatley in a statement titled “Joe’s Hill Housing Development” during the Seventh Sitting of the Third Session of the Fourth House of Assembly stated that the development’s contracted time was roughly 3.5 years with an estimated completion … Continued
The old fisherman’s wharf at Baugher’s Bay is slated to be named after the late Omar Wallace Hodge. The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands approved the naming of the Baugher’s Bay Marina Development/Fisherman’s Wharf and Park to the “Omar Wallace Hodge Fishermen’s Wharf and Park” in honour of the former legislator on January 13. Sixth … Continued
Minister for Natural Resources, Labor and Immigration Honorable Vincent Wheatley has addressed what he said is persons who have been misinterpreting the work permit exemption as a permanent status. Honorable Wheatley while delivering a statement titled “Work Permit Exemption” during the Seventh Sitting of the Third Session of the Fourth House of Assembly said the process is … Continued
Mr. Mark Collins QPM formally took up the post of Commissioner of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) on April 19 following a brief swearing in ceremony at Government House. The Commissioner brings to the post more than 30 years of law enforcement experience including leadership posts such as Detective Superintendent in charge of … Continued
The woman shot in Paraquita Bay last night has succumbed to her injuries. The victim has been identified as Catherine Pickering, 54 of Paraquita Bay. Officers of Major Crime Team are following a number of leads into last night’s robbery. According to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force “Initial reports indicate that the local businesswoman … Continued
As the region rallies to assist the thousands of people in St. Vincent and the Grenadines displaced by the eruption of the La Soufriere Volcano, CIBC FirstCaribbean has sent a shipment of much needed supplies to the island. The shipment which was coordinated by the Barbados Coast Guard left the island on Thursday evening aboard the Admiral Bay which was due to arrive in St. Vincent early … Continued
The judge at the murder trial of former Officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd began instructing the jury on the law ahead of closing arguments Monday in a city on edge against a repeat of the violence that erupted nearly a year ago. The prosecution was set to go first, hoping to … Continued
The British Virgin Islands is reporting that 9,079 first doses of the AstraZeneca Vaccine were safely administered as COVID-19 vaccination efforts continue. Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone confirmed the numbers of persons who received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine during the Seventh Sitting of the Third Session of the … Continued
