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284 News Monday July 21st 2025
RVIPF OFFICERS INJURED IN $144 MILLION DRUG BUST ON VIRGIN GORDA
Several officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force were injured during a high‑risk drug recovery mission in Virgin Gorda that led to the arrest of seven individuals and the seizure of cocaine worth an estimated $144 million. The intelligence-led operation, which took place from June 17 to 18, 2025. During a recent interview on talking points … Continued
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PREMIER WHEATLEY DEFENDS PRIVACY SAFEGUARDS IN NEW OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURE RULES
The Virgin Islands’ new Beneficial Ownership Legitimate Interest Regime officially took effect on July 1, 2025, introducing revised rules for who can access corporate ownership data and under what conditions. Premier Natalio Wheatley said the regime strikes a crucial balance between transparency and protecting individual privacy. The law replaces the previous framework with a system … Continued
PM GASTON BROWNE PRAISES BVI LEADERSHIP, CALLS FOR STRONGER CARIBBEAN INTEGRATION
During a press engagement at the 49th CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting in Montego Bay, Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Sir Gaston Browne spoke to regional media about the importance of Caribbean integration and expressed strong support for the leadership of the British Virgin Islands. He pointed to recent wins like the election of a … Continued
JULY 26 KIDDIES FIESTA TO SUPPORT ROTARY COMMUNITY PROJECTS
The Rotary Club of Road Town’s annual Kiddies Fiesta pre-festival event for children and families is set for July Saturday 26th, 2025. The highly anticipated family friendly event for children and adults will be held at Enid Scatliffe Pre-Primary School ground from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Public Image Director Mr. Roy Barry provided background … Continued
CDEMA DIRECTOR URGES BVI RESIDENTS TO PREPARE FOR ACTIVE 2025 HURRICANE SEASON
At the 49th CARICOM Head of Government Meeting, Director of Communication, Karia Christopher interviewed Executive Director of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency, Elizabeth Riley, for a timely conversation on disaster readiness. With the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season already underway and shaping up to more active than usual. Riley is urging the residence of the … Continued