Two women from the Dominican Republic have been arrested after alleged Illegal Entry via Boat to St. John from the BVI. Federal officials apprehended two women on St. John last Thursday following their suspected unauthorized arrival from Tortola. According to the VI Consortium, one suspect admitted crossing by boat without inspection after flying in from … Continued
CIBC Caribbean has proudly reaffirmed its commitment to community development and the arts with a $10,000 Silver Sponsorship of Creative Waves BVI. The contribution from the bank and the bank’s ComTrust Foundation – the charitable arm responsible for the bank’s corporate social responsibility initiatives – was formally presented by CIBC Caribbean’s Head of Country, Fabian … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force say they are investigating a report of an armed robbery that occurred at a popular bar in the Sea Cows Bay area late Monday night, 12th May 2025. Reports indicate that several armed individuals entered the establishment and demanded valuables. No injuries have been reported. Police responded promptly and … Continued
Residents of the Virgin Islands are being urged to take action against mosquito-borne diseases as the Territory observes Caribbean Mosquito Awareness Week from May 12 to16. Acting Deputy Chief Environmental Health Mrs. Shamelle Thomas said the Environmental Health Division will be observing the week under the theme: “Small Bite, Big Threat – Stop Disease Transmission, … Continued
The Government of Jamaica has officially appointed Mr. Paul Dennis, KC, as its Honorary Consul to the British Virgin Islands (BVI). Mr. Dennis, Senior Partner of the local law firm O’Neal Webster and a Jamaican national residing in the Territory for the past thirty-two years, paid a courtesy call on Honourable Dr. Natalio Wheatley, Premier … Continued
Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye Rymer has said that the BVI Airport Authority has proactively engaged with Air Safety Support International (ASSI) to develop a practical, risk-sensitive mitigation plan. Honourable Rymer in his statement at the Forth Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly said the engagement was done … Continued
The VI Consortium has reported that United States Virgin Islands Governor Albert Bryan has officially proclaimed May 13 as “Logan Cruz the Superhero Day,” honoring a young cancer warrior and launching an island-wide campaign, with cape distribution and family-friendly events at Sunny Isle ahead of the territory-wide celebration. The Consortium said, the memory of Logan … Continued
