WOMEN ENCOURAGED TO TAKE PAP TEST

In a recent interview with 284 Media, Dr. Kedrick Pickering joined Dr. Arliene T Penn in her ‘A Simple Swab’ campaign. The highly experienced obstetrician gynecologist spoke on the importance and significance of a simple swab reiterating that no woman should die from cervical cancer. Dr. Pickering also denounced the stigma behind having a pap … Continued

LOREN RYAN-RYMER APPOINTED AS REGISTRAR OF INTERESTS

The Virgin Islands has welcomed Mrs. Loren K. Ryan-Rymer as the newly appointed Registrar of Interests, following the retirement of former Registrar Ms. Phyllis Evans. Mrs. Ryan-Rymer brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served for over 25 years in the Public Service, including a notable tenure as Human Resources Manager within the … Continued

MOTORISTS WARNED OF MULTIPLE ACCIDENTS NEAR ROUNDABOUT IN ROAD TOWN

Motorists traversing the area near the roundabout in Road Town, Tortola, heading in the direction of Supa Valu Ltd. on Waterfront Drive, are being urged to exercise caution following confirmed reports of multiple accidents in the vicinity. While the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has yet to release an official statement regarding the incidents, … Continued

USVI’S CAMSEL CHARGED WITH UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF EXPLOSIVES IN TORTOLA

A 28-year-old man from St. Thomas, USVI, has been charged with Unlawful Possession of Explosives following an incident on the western end of Tortola during the early hours of Wednesday, January 15. The suspect, identified as Shamauri Camsel, was apprehended after officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) intercepted a suspicious vehicle linked … Continued

RVIPF DETAINS 4 – NETS GUNS & AMMO IN CGB OPERATION

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) scored a significant victory in its fight against violent crime with the seizure of two firearms and several rounds of ammunition during a targeted operation in Cane Garden Bay. The operation, conducted during the early hours of Friday, January 24, 2025, also resulted in the detention of four … Continued

BVI WISHES U.S. WELL DESPITE RESERVATIONS ABOUT TRUMP

Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley has voiced optimism that the newly sworn-in United States President Donald Trump will be able to bolster the United States’ economic strength, a critical factor for the Virgin Islands’ own prosperity. At a press conference on Thursday, Premier Wheatley acknowledged the BVI’s substantial economic reliance on the United States, … Continued

BALANCING PRIVACY AND TRANSPARENCY – PREMIER SPEAKS ON BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP ACCESS

Premier and Minister of Financial Services, Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley, has emphasized his government’s commitment to balancing transparency and privacy through its recent consultation on a proposed policy regarding access to the register of beneficial ownership. The initiative, launched last week, aims to strengthen the British Virgin Islands’ financial systems, align with international best … Continued