35-year-old Shamul Mitchell and 27-year-old Jelani Marquis have been charged in relation to the recent daylight robbery of the House of Luxury Jewelry Store at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park. Police confirmed the arrests and charges in a media statement on Sunday, stating that two are charged with “robbery and possession of a … Continued
Minister responsible for the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) Hon. Kye Rymer believes that the incoming Chairman Mr. Sheldon Scatliffe will be an asset to the board of the corporation. The motion to appoint Scatliffe as the new chairman of the BVIEC was passed in the House of Assembly on Friday. During the debate stage, Rymer … Continued
The Kings and Queens of the Virgin Islands Softball Tournament will commence this evening at the E.Walwyn Brewley Ballpark. The tournament consists of teams from St Thomas, USVI, St Croix, USVI and the BVI and will start with an opening ceremony at 6:30 p.m. and follow with two games, from the men’s and women’s divisions respectively. … Continued
National player Javlyn Frett was awarded the Most Valuable Pitcher for her exceptional performance at the 2023 King and Queen of the Diamond Softball Tournament in Phillipsburg, St.Maarten. Frett collected a total of 10 strikeouts in the tournament which was held from June 29 to July 3. She was invited to play in the tournament … Continued
BVIslanders who are interested in purchasing units from the Joe’s Hill Manor Estate for the purpose of renting are allowed to do so under the new requirements of the Social Security Board (SSB). Prior to June 1, 2023, to qualify for units at the Estate, applicants had to be a BVIslander, a first-time homeowner and … Continued
In his second appearance for the Los Angeles Lakers basketball franchise, BVIslander D’Moi Hodge bettered his previous performance but on another losing note, as his team fell to the San Antonio Spurs 109-99 in the California Classic Summer League at Golden 1 Center on Wednesday. Hodge played an estimated 19 minutes of the game and … Continued
Governor His Excellency John Rankin is confident that the next appointed Minister for the Overseas Territories (OTs) will continue the agenda of their predecessor Lord Zac Goldsmith. Goldsmith caught many by surprise last Friday, after resigning from the British Government following his submission of a lengthy resignation letter in which he accused the United Kingdom … Continued
Following the recent announcement of his successor, His Excellency Governor John Rankin has said that he will be keeping busy during his final six months in office, as he has lots of work to complete before handing over to Mr. Daniel Pruce. Pruce was announced on Friday to be the next Governor of the BVI, … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is making progress in their investigations into Saturday’s robbery of the House of Luxury Jewelry Store at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park. The RVIPF gave the confirmation on Tuesday in a media release, stating that detectives within their Criminal Investigations Department are tracking several leads but … Continued
Roshanio Pope of Long Look is no longer missing. The 20-year-old reported to the police station around 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 4, after he was first reported missing by family members on June 29. “Officers at the station noted that Pope was unharmed and appeared in good health. He offered a brief explanation as … Continued
