A truck has overturned at Sophie Bay leaving the road littered with debris just as many Virgin Islanders are preparing to leave their homes. Motorists on Tortola, particularly those traveling to or from East End on the morning of Friday, 26 April, are urged to take precautions during their morning commute and consider alternate routes. … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has arrested and charged two individuals in connection with the April 30, 2023 murder of Kemo Lettsome in Long Look, Tortola. The accused, 32-year-old Vernon Bernard of Manuel Reef and 28-year-old Jelani Marquis of Hannah’s Estate, were taken into custody following an intensive year-long investigation into the fatal … Continued
Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Kye Rymer provided an update on the territory’s cruise tourism sector following his attendance at the recent Seatrade Global Conference. A key announcement was that the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) is expected to deliver an updated economic impact study focused on cruise passenger spending patterns in the British Virgin … Continued
The Social Development Department hosted a conscious co-parenting seminar this month aimed at emphasizing the link between positive co-parenting and safeguarding children from abuse and neglect. The event was part of activities recognizing Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month in the Virgin Islands. Laurel Freeman, Programme Director for Children and Family Support Services, stated that … Continued
The government is calling on residents to review and provide feedback on the proposed Human Rights Commission Bill, 2024 currently open for public consultation. The Bill outlines provisions to establish the VI Human Rights Commission, detailing its powers, functions, and composition. As drafted, the Commission would consist of five commissioners with equal gender representation, including … Continued
Next week, Roadtown Wholesale Trading Ltd. will officially launch a new arm of their wholesale services with a Customer Service Centre located on their Pasea Estate compound. This launch will include a week-long celebration from 29th April with a grand culmination activity on 3rd May. The launch will seek to acclimatize the business community with … Continued
Two officers from His Majesty’s Prison in the Virgin Islands have successfully completed an intensive three-week Control and Restraint (C&R) training course in Bermuda. Acting Principal Officers Ms. Alan Jackson and Mr. Kesena Okoro acquired the latest techniques in officer safety, de-escalation, and personal protection. Superintendent Mr. Jay Kendall highlighted the significance of Ms. Jackson … Continued
In the latest issue of the Sister Islands Newsletter, the community is introduced to three impressive and motivated young individuals making positive impacts across Anegada, Virgin Gorda and Jost Van Dyke. From Anegada, 22-year-old Anjali Levons is being recognized as an emerging youth leader. A graduate of the Claudia Creque Educational Centre, Levons currently works … Continued
Details are slowly emerging about the highly anticipated 70th Emancipation Festival celebrations this summer. While the lineup of performers remains under wraps for now, the BVI Tourist Board promises an exciting reveal is on the horizon. According to Dirk Walters, Events Manager for the Tourist Board, the first official launch event for the platinum jubilee … Continued
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
