An unusual situation has arisen regarding the jury in the trial of former Premier Andrew Fahie. Local press in Florida, Miami Herald, reports that minutes after the 12-person jury unanimously agreed to convict Fahie all charges against him last week, 2 of the jurors contacted the judge to say they did not actually agree with … Continued
“If politicians are not getting anything done, the citizenry has to rise up and address it,” remarked local business owner Ronford Cline, amidst what he has described as a worsening security situation in the Territory. Cline recently addressed the public in a breaking news update on JTV Channel 55. Cline stressed that residents of the … Continued
The Constitutional Review Commission’s report sheds light on rising support among the public for the introduction of District Councils as a solution to the underrepresentation of sister islands. The report reveals that during the Commission’s meetings, participants displayed a growing openness to the concept of District Councils, particularly emphasizing their importance in local governance. The … Continued
In an effort to enhance crisis response and disaster preparedness in the Virgin Islands, crisis experts from the United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) recently conducted a week-long training exercise with the Governor’s Office, the Department of Disaster Management, and various other agencies. The culmination of the training was marked by a four-hour … Continued
His Majesty’s Prison recently received a donation of chess supplies and various other resources from the UniteBVI Foundation. The initiative aims to engage inmates in the game of chess, utilizing it as a tool to impart valuable skills such as patience and perseverance during their sentences. The donation included not only chess pieces but also … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has confirmed an armed robbery occurred this morning at the Aladdin Store on Flemming Street in Road Town, Tortola. Details are still developing regarding the incident. However, there are unconfirmed reports from people nearby that gunshots may have been fired during the robbery. Video circulating on social media shows … Continued
Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade Hon. Lorna Smith OBE recently provided an update on the implementation of a digital portal for work permit processing in the VI. Initially, the government pursued a specialized platform just for work permits, at a cost of $41,000. However, Minister Smith revealed they have now procured a more … Continued
In a dramatic turn of events, protests erupted on Monday in various Haitian cities, including the capital Port-au-Prince, demanding the departure of Prime Minister Ariel Henry. Security forces responded with tear gas grenades and rubber bullets, heightening tensions across the country. A growing number of Haitians accuse Prime Minister Ariel Henry of holding onto power … Continued
The Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) Report has called for abolishing the role of junior ministers in the Virgin Islands. The report states: “The position of Junior Minister should be abolished in order to promote an environment that supports clear separation between the Executive and the Legislature and availability of backbenchers as a necessary check and … Continued
The Mrs. British Virgin Islands organization is rallying public support on social media ahead of the upcoming Mrs. Globe pageant in China. In a Facebook post, Mrs. BVI Rhonda Victor Pinnock asked followers to vote for her to win the Choice of the People Award at the international competition taking place in Hainan. The Mrs. … Continued
