A 28-year-old Great Mountain male has been slapped with several charges relating to the illegal firearms which were seized by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force during an operation last week. He is Stanley Albert Harris and according to the RVIPF he is charged with one count of possession of a prohibited firearm, one count … Continued
Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has expressed that he is disappointed with the current condition of the roadways in the East End/Long Look communities and has vowed to have them repaired. Premier Wheatley who is the Representative for the Seventh District made the promise at a recent media conference after a question was raised … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has said that his government will be taking its time with the forming of the Virgin Islands Gaming and Betting Control Commission. The premier’s comments on the subject follow a recent notice sent out by his Office that warned casino and gaming operators in the … Continued
His Excellency Governor John Rankin hosted a gun salute this afternoon as a mark of respect to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who died yesterday, September 8. Among those present at the ceremony were Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley, Members of the National Unity Government, Opposition Leader Honourable Julian Fraser, Territorial At Large Representative … Continued
Six Cuban nationals and one Kittitian were detained this morning for illegal entry into the British Virgin Islands in a joint operation involving the U.S. Coast Guard, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, the Virgin Islands Search and Rescue and the Joint Task Force. This was confirmed in a media release from the police which … Continued
Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has indicated that he will be travelling to the United Kingdom to pay his respects to the Royal Family and convey condolences on behalf of the territory following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Premier Wheatley made the statement in a tribute which was dedicated to paying … Continued
His Excellency Governor John Rankin has announced that the territory will be hosting a gun salute this afternoon as a mark of respect to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who died yesterday, September 8. According to a media statement from the Governor’s Office, the gun salute will be fired at 12.00 noon at Queen Elizabeth … Continued
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96 just hours after doctors raised grave concern about her health earlier today. The confirmation of the Queen’s death came from Buckingham Palace moments ago, stating, “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.” It added, “The King and the Queen Consort will remain … Continued
The government has expressed that they are on top of the growing Sargassum Seaweed issue in the territory which has now made its way to uncommon areas on the sister island of Anegada, following the passage of the then Tropical Storm Earl. Photos and videos depicting the extent of the seaweed on the southern side … Continued
Doctors of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II have placed her under medical supervision after becoming concerned for her health. This is according to a statement published by Buckingham Palace this morning which broke the news about the Queen who is 96 years of age. “Following further evaluation this morning, the Queen’s doctors are concerned for … Continued
