Officers of the Virgin Gorda Police Station have arrested and charged a 17-year-old male of Virgin Gorda with Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm following a stabbing incident that occurred on Saturday, March 15, after 7:00 PM. Preliminary investigations indicate that a verbal dispute between two individuals escalated, resulting in the stabbing of one individual. The … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands police force has issued a missing person appeal today March 18th for a missing Virgin Islander. 51-year-old Melvin Edrick Donovan was said to be last seen in February 2025. Melvin E. Donovan is a resident of Carrot Bay and was said to be last seen in the Road Town area wearing … Continued
On Saturday, 15th March, family members of 22 honourees proudly gathered at Long Bay, Beef Island to plant seagrape trees in honour of their ancestor’s legacy and contributions to building The Virgin Islands’ community. The spirited community event marked the continuation of the initiative to replant and name 100 seagrape trees as part of the … Continued
The Virgin Islands will join the rest of the region for Caribe Wave, an annual earthquake and tsunami response exercise on March 20th, 2025.For this exercise, the simulated scenario is an earthquake off the coast of Jamaica that triggers a tsunami warning and evacuation. The purpose of this exercise is to evaluate tsunami response plans, … Continued
In a bold move to galvanise community support and celebrate its 35th anniversary, the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has announced the launch of its Giving Tuesday Campaign through its HLSCC Foundation. This initiative, a cornerstone of the College’s anniversary fundraising efforts, aims to attract donations from a diverse range of donors to support … Continued
The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change say they are in the process of developing new legislation aimed at enhancing the protection of the Virgin Islands’ natural environment. In a bid to ensure that this legislation reflects the priorities and concerns of residents, the Ministry is inviting the public to participate in a … Continued
Reports have confirmed the drowning of a 52-year-old male US citizen while swimming at The Baths on Virgin Gorda on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force confirmed in a statement saying the tourist was found unresponsive in the waters near The Baths. The victim was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene. … Continued
Members of the opposition are familiarising themselves with the operations and functioning of Public Accounts Committees. They are attending the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association United Kingdom (CPA UK) specialised workshop for Public Accounts Committees in Jersey. This workshop is being held for a three-day period and concludes today and it is designed to foster learning and … Continued
Caribbean Airlines has proudly reintroduced its non-stop service between Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ) and Fort Lauderdale, Florida (FLL), reaffirming its commitment to connecting Jamaicans with home. The airline on March 11, resumed daily flights on this route, offering 1,323 seats per week in each direction. The decision to restart this service is based directly on … Continued
The Ministry of the Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change has announced the continuation of the Seagrape Tree Replanting Initiative at Long Bay, Beef Island. On Saturday 15th March, Sunday 23rd March, and Saturday 29th March 2025, an additional 65 seagrape trees will be planted as part of efforts to restore the beach environment. This … Continued
