Governor Daniel Pruce has approved deportation orders for two men convicted in separate firearm-related incidents in the Virgin Islands. The decisions, dated March 8th, were published in an extraordinary edition of the Gazette on March 13th. The men facing removal from the Territory are Roget Antoneil Simmon and Paige Shere Chan Weeks. Simmon was arrested … Continued
The High Court of the Virgin Islands has published its annual jury list, kicking off the process of revising and finalizing the pool of eligible jurors for 2024. In accordance with standard procedures, the Registrar and four court assessors will convene from March 18-20, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. at the court’s location on the 4th … Continued
In the aftermath of the recently launched Women in Sports Commission, President of the BVI Olympic Committee (BVIOC) Ephraim Penn has revealed that the BVI has well exceeded the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) mandate of including women in member-committees. Penn noted that while the IOC mandates a ratio of having at least 30 percent of … Continued
In response to the increasing demand for highly skilled cyber security professionals in the region, the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has partnered with the International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) – the world’s leading not-for-profit member association for cybersecurity professionals – to help students gain sought-after cybersecurity certifications to increase their employability … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has launched an investigation into a suspicious death at Duffs Bottom, Tortola. In a brief statement to the media moments ago, the RVIPF said officers are currently on the scene, gathering evidence and conducting inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident. Details regarding the nature of the death … Continued
The upcoming 57th Virgin Gorda Easter Festival will pay tribute to the prominent Virgin Gorda businessman, Rupert “Buck” Vanterpool. Mr. Vanterpool has been named the honouree of the festival, recognizing his enduring commitment and substantial contributions to the event over the years. The Virgin Gorda Easter Festival Committee annually designates an honouree who has played … Continued
Representative for the 6th district, Hon. Myron Walwyn, recently confronted the government on its strategy to boost Overnight Visitors to the British Virgin Islands amidst a surge in cruise ship arrivals. A remarkable year in 2023, dominated by cruise ship visitors, has sparked concerns among the public and tourism stakeholders. Walwyn voiced dissatisfaction over the … Continued
On Sunday March 10th, 2024 at 7:05 PM, SpaceX launched its Falcon 9 rocket carrying 23 Starlink satellites. The initial launch was from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Brevard County, Florida. The rocket was seen in BVI skies by residents in the Virgin Islands, many of whom were unaware of the launch. A number … Continued
Ms. Kishma P. Forbes of Virgin Islands School and Office Supplies and Mr. Julian Willock, former Speaker of the House of Assembly, hosted a Third District Senior Citizen Health Social. The event took place on Sunday, March 10, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on the grounds of Therapy Works which is located at … Continued
The Department of Immigration and Royal Virgin Islands Police Force are seeking the public’s assistance in locating three Colombian nationals who disembarked from a cruise ship in the Territory and have not returned. Mr. Jean Carlo Ospina Cano, Ms. Pamela Mesa Escobar and Ms. Yesica Yojana Marin Ramirez arrived in the Virgin Islands aboard the … Continued
