MAN FATALLY SHOT IN PARHAM TOWN

This afternoon Monday February 6th, 2023 a man died on the spot at a local bar on the eastern end of Tortola after sustaining injuries by a shooting incident.  In an official statement the RVIPF said, “The RVIPF can confirm that one man was fatally wounded following a shooting incident near a bar in the … Continued

ELIHU RYMER, BEM 80 HAS PASSED

Virgin Islander, former public officer, businessman and social commentator Mr. Elihu Rhymer, BEM has passed away at the age of 80 at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital. Rymer passed away on February 4th, 2023. Throughout his long and dedicated career in the Virgin Islands, Elihu Rymer was a beloved teacher who later rose to … Continued

LINDA I. SMITH APPOINTED SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AT RDA

The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Linda I. Smith, BA, MPA, CFRM as the Senior Director of Development (SDD) for a period of one-year effective 16th January, 2023. As the RDA’s Senior Director of Development, Ms. Smith holds the mandate to proactively pursue financial investments for … Continued

MINISTER FOR OVERSEAS TERRITORIES ARRIVES IN VIRGIN ISLANDS

Minister for the Overseas Territories, the Rt Hon Lord Goldsmith, has arrived in the British Virgin Islands on a three-day visit from January 31 to February 2. Lord Goldsmith’s visit is to further develop the partnership between the UK and BVI and discuss a range of issues including United Kingdom support for environmental and security … Continued

INVESTIGATORS SEEK WITNESSES IN FATAL ACCIDENT

Police are asking persons who were at the scene or provided care to the victim of the fatal accident on Fort Hill to come forward and assist with the investigation. Investigations indicate that while descending Fort Hill, a scooter rider collided with a vehicle travelling in the opposite direction on the evening of Thursday, 19 … Continued

VI STRENGTHENS RELATIONSHIP WITH THE CARIBBEAN DEVELOPMENT BANK

Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley has met with officials of the Caribbean Development Bank as the Government of the Virgin Islands moves to strengthen its relationship with the lending institution. Premier Wheatley along with other senior officials from the Ministry of Finance, held bilaterial meetings with President Dr. Hyginus … Continued

UN SUPPORTS BVI CALL FOR RESILIENCE IN ITS CARIBBEAN PROGRAMMES

The United Nations (UN) has welcomed the British Virgin Islands’ (BVI’s) recommendation that “resilience” feature in all UN programmes implemented in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean which are aimed at accelerating sustainable development. The recommendation was made at the recent inaugural Joint-Steering Committee meeting of the Multi-Country Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (MSDCF) for Barbados and … Continued

SHOOTING INCIDENT IN WEST END

Reports reaching our newsroom have confirmed a shooting incident in Zion Hill West End, Tortola which took place early this evening Thursday January 26th, 2023.  Multiple residents have reported hearing gunshots and one male has been reportedly injured after receiving multiple gunshot wounds.  He is said to be receiving medical attention at the Dr. D. … Continued