USVI PROPOSES TARIFFS ON BVI GOODS AMID RISING TENSIONS OVER CHARTER FEE HIKES

The United States Virgin Islands (USVI) is considering imposing a 25% tariff on goods imported from the British Virgin Islands (BVI), along with entry and exit fees for non-Virgin Islanders, in response to drastic fee increases proposed by the BVI government on USVI-based yacht charters. USVI Governor Albert Bryan Jr. requested an emergency meeting with … Continued

RVIPF REPORTS PROGRESS IN CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL FIREARMS

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has made significant strides in its efforts to combat illegal firearms and ammunition possession, with officers recovering four firearms and 302 rounds of ammunition within the first six weeks of 2025. Among the recovered weapons was a modified pistol classified as a prohibited weapon, capable of discharging multiple … Continued

AUDITOR GENERAL INVESTIGATING $20M SALARY UNDERESTIMATION

Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley said he was surprised after learning during the Standing Finance Committee proceedings in 2024 that the investigation into the approximately $20 million underestimation of public officers’ salary increases had not yet begun. His remarks came in response to a question posed by Sixth District Representative … Continued

ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF POLICE PAM TREVILLION RESIGNS

Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Pam Trevillion has officially tendered her resignation from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), with her final day of service set for March 8, 2025, according to a memorandum from Governor Daniel Pruce. Governor Pruce, in a letter dated February 14, 2025, addressed to Trevillion, confirmed that her resignation … Continued

ANGUILLA LEADERS CONDEMN RECENT VIOLENT CRIMES – TOO EARLY TO SPECULATE

Anguilla’s governor and premier have stated that it is too early to speculate on the motives behind the island’s recent violent crimes, including the February 17 murder of Virgin Islander Omari Roberts, stressing that ongoing investigations must be allowed to take their course. In a joint statement following a briefing with the Commissioner of Police, … Continued