The British Virgin Islands secured a bronze medal at the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball (ECVA) U23 Women Championships on Sunday, after sweeping host Dominica in three straight sets. Playing in Roseau, Dominica in Group B, the BVI women won 25-14, 25-21, 25-21 for a 3 set, clean sweep. Also competing in Group B alongside the VI … Continued
Three unidentified males evaded police presence on Thursday night in the East End area of Tortola but left behind a bag containing three illegal firearms which were recovered by the law enforcement officers. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confirmed the incident in a media statement, stating that the incident occurred while conducting routine … Continued
The three males arrested in relation to Wednesday’s ammunition seizure have been revealed. They are Cordell O’Neal, 38-year-old of Fresh Water Pond; Kanmi O’Neal, 34-year-old of Pockwood Pond; and Jelani Christopher, 31-year-old, of Cane Garden Bay, who are all jointly charged with Unlawful Possession of Explosives. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confirmed the … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has charged Nyron Erickson with 21 offences. The criminal offences include seven counts of Possession of a Prohibited Weapon, eleven counts of Keeping a Firearm Without a License, two counts of Possession of a Controlled Drug with Intent to Supply Another, and one count of Possession of the … Continued
Team X are the winners of this year’s CIBC FirstCaribbean Hunt for the Cure fundraising initiative after successfully collecting all clues and completing the challenges in the quickest time of 2 hours and 05 minutes. Members of the team were present at the bank’s main branch in Road Town on Tuesday, September 19, to collect … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) have confirmed the arrest of one male resident who was taken into custody after returning to the territory. While the police have not yet confirmed the identity of the local, reports reaching our newsroom indicate that the male is likely to be Nyron Erickson. “On September 19, 2023, … Continued
An ongoing fire at the Bovoni Landfill on St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands (USVI), has resulted in Governor Albert Bryan Jr. issuing an Executive Order declaring a State of Emergency throughout the neighbouring territory. According to information from the USVI’s Government House, the landfill has been on fire since September 14 and has resulted … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force have confirmed the unauthorized landing of an aircraft at the Auguste George Airport on Anegada on Wednesday. According to a statement by the police, the incident occurred “in the early hours of the morning” and is actively being investigated by the authorities. Prior to the confirmation from the police, … Continued
The COVID-19 virus continues to linger in the territory with nearly 70 positive cases reported between March and August. Minister for Health, Honourable Vincent Wheatley confirmed the data during a recent session of the House of Assembly (HOA) as he urged residents to continue practicing proper hygiene methods to safeguard against contracting the virus. Despite … Continued
Former Speaker of the House of Assembly, Julian Willock, and Kishma P. Forbes of the Virgin Islands School and Office Supplies recently donated over one thousand dollars’ worth of items to the Ebenezer Thomas Primary School in Sea Cows Bay. Willock revealed that the initiative was a joint effort that involved three main sponsors from … Continued
