Amid active investigations into three fatal shootings this year, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has confirmed it lacks the capacity to conduct local ballistic testing and faces inconsistent access to surveillance footage across the affected areas. The victims Quentin Noel , Nyron Erickson, and Eric Albert, were killed in separate incidents in Purcell, West … Continued
Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline E. Vanterpool has confirmed that she has formally reapplied for the position of Commissioner of Police. Her statement follows a period in which she has overseen key law enforcement operations, including successful firearms and ammunition seizures. During a recent press exchange, Vanterpool was asked about her interest in the permanent … Continued
The British Virgin Islands House of Assembly came together for a solemn yet celebratory sitting last week to honour the life and legacy of Hon. Eileene Lucia Parsons, OBE, a pioneering political leader, cultural matriarch, and territorial icon who passed away on June 22, just weeks shy of her 95th birthday. But unlike many tributes … Continued
The 2025 BVI National Road Race Championships concluded recently with standout performances across all divisions, marking a major highlight in the territory’s cycling calendar. In the Men’s Elite division, Darrel Christopher Jr. made a strong return to championship racing, completing the 10-lap, 65-mile course in 3:06:14 to secure the title of 2025 National Road Race … Continued
History unfolded at the 2025 BVI National Track and Field Championships on June 28, when six BVI men sprinted under 11 seconds in the same 100m final, a first for the territory and a bold statement of sprinting depth on home soil. Jaleel Croal blazed to victory in 10.09 seconds, smashing the 13-year-old All Comers … Continued
Facing mounting pressure from the United Kingdom over financial transparency, the British Virgin Islands is accelerating its push to modernize its financial services sector — spotlighting FinTech, digital assets, and regulatory innovation as key elements of its national economic strategy. The territory’s efforts were on full display at the FinTech on the Seas conference, held … Continued
Ten-year-old Delilah Pease made history for the British Virgin Islands at the Junior Caribbean Squash Championships, becoming the first BVI athlete to win back-to-back gold medals at the regional tournament. Competing in the U13 division, Pease delivered a flawless final performance against Trinidad and Tobago’s Gia Ghuran, winning 3–0 in straight sets with scores of … Continued
The British Virgin Islands has recorded a historic rise in visitor arrivals during the first quarter of 2025, crossing a major tourism milestone not seen in nearly a decade. According to official data from the Government’s Central Statistics Office, the territory welcomed 106,750 overnight visitors between January and March — a 6.4 percent increase compared … Continued
Over 1,400 kilograms of cocaine—worth an estimated $144 million—were seized during a high-stakes multi-agency operation between June 17–18, 2025. The effort involved His Majesty’s Customs, the Department of Immigration, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force , and external law enforcement partners. The recovery took place in rugged, cliffside terrain off Virgin Gorda’s coast following the … Continued
The Class of 2025 at Elmore Stoutt High School has officially graduated, with 160 students walking the stage in a proud celebration of years of hard work, growth, and achievement. This year’s class not only completed their high school journey, they did so with exceptional academic performance and a clear commitment to their future. At … Continued
