Ms. Rasheda Hodge has been appointed Official Receiver at the Ministry of Finance. The Official Receiver is a public officer appointed by the Government of the Virgin Islands who serves as an officer of the court. The officer assumes various roles, including that of a Court-appointed liquidator, provisional liquidator, supervisor, interim supervisor, receiver, administrator, administrative … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Criminal Investigations Department has reported a significant increase in the number of non-residential burglaries on Tortola since the beginning of the year, compared to the same period last year. Acting Chief Inspector Kendolph Bobb, head of the department, said that this increase has been significantly influenced by incidents at … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force received an anonymous call shortly after 6 a.m. on Friday, April 19, reporting the sighting of suspicious individuals disembarking from a boat on the seaside at Cox Heath. Promptly responding to the call, officers discovered nineteen individuals of multiple nationalities, suspected to be illegal immigrants, comprising of adults and … Continued
The Cyril B Romney Tortola Pier Park has recently announced its Green Globe membership, solidifying its commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible tourism practices. Green Globe is the leading global certification program for the travel and tourism industry, dedicated to enhancing economic, social, and environmental sustainability. Membership in Green Globe signifies Tortola Pier Park Ltd’s … Continued
On Sunday April 21st at Loose Mongoose three young ladies where unveiled to the public for the 2024 Miss Teen BVI pageant slated for June 2nd, 2024. They are Contestant #1 Asha Hyndman, Contestant #2 Tiya Herbert and Contestant #3 Eriel Stewart. Number of visitng BVI Queens were also present at the event. More details … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is informing the public that the East End Police Station will be closed from today, Friday, April 19th, 2024, until further notice. This closure is due to ongoing sewerage works conducted by the Government of the Virgin Islands in the parking lot adjacent to the station. These works have … Continued
First District Representative Hon. Dr. Karl Dawson will make his first Annual District Report on Saturday 20th April at 7:00 PM at the Cappoon’s Bay Field. Hon. Dawson indicated that he has held several meetings in the District since being elected about one year ago, but he thought it useful to give an annual report … Continued
Residents of the 3rd District and wider community are mourning the loss of stalwart 3rd District businessman Oswald ‘Ozzie’ Nibbs. ‘Ozzie’ as he was affectionately known worked in the hospitality industry across the Virgin Islands for decades until establishing his own business behind the Ellis Thomas Downs in Sea Cows Bay. Mr. Nibbs passed away … Continued
Recently the Deputy Premier of the Virgin Islands Hon. Lorna G Smith OBE, during a press conference announced that she would be opening a district office on the sister island of Anegada and on Friday, April 12th, 2024, became the first elected representative to open a constituency office on Anegada. The At-Large representative who also … Continued
In a recent Facebook Post, Director of the Social Security Board of the Virgin Islands announced her retirement as of July 2nd, 2024. Mrs. Jeannette Scatliffe-Boynes has served as the Director of the Social Security Board for the past 3 years, and Deputy Director for 30 yrs. In chronicling her journey, an eager Scatliffe-Boynes … Continued
