Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline Vanterpool has assured the family of 20-year-old Quentin Noel, the victim of the BVI’s first murder of 2025, that the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) will “leave no stone unturned” in their pursuit of justice. Noel was fatally shot near his home in Purcell Estate just before 2:00 a.m. … Continued
The Virgin Islands welcomed more than one million visitors in 2024, marking only the second time the territory has achieved this milestone since its first million-visitor year in 2016, Premier Natalio Wheatley announced. Tourist arrivals reached 1,092,139 in 2024, representing a 9.8% increase from 994,896 visitors in 2023, according to the Central Statistics Office. The … Continued
The BVI Red Cross is gearing up for its biennial Men’s Health Fair and Prostate Screening, targeting adult males across the Virgin Islands. Scheduled for February 1 on Virgin Gorda and February 7-8 on Tortola, the fair promises a wide range of free health services. Director of the BVI Red Cross, Ms. Stacy Lloyd, spoke … Continued
Twelve Royal Virgin Islands Police Force officers are currently interdicted from duty, primarily for breach of trust offences, Acting Commissioner Jacqueline Vanterpool revealed Wednesday. Speaking at a press conference, Vanterpool said the affected officers, mostly sergeants and constables, face charges including aggravated bodily harm, assault, and theft. Vanterpool also provided a brief insight into how … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) say they are delighted to announce the launch of “Jost Lime & Dine,” an exclusive culinary experience that invites residents and visitors on Tortola to savour the flavours and nightlife of Jost Van Dyke. This exciting promotion begins on Valentine’s Day, 14th February and continues … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) say they are pleased to have received a generous donation of three laptops, four cell phones, and three air purifiers from Harneys. These items were donated to the Primary Health Care Department, which is charged with managing the community health services – including the various clinics throughout … Continued
A man from the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) was arrested in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) after officers from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) discovered approximately 200 rounds of ammunition during a stop-and-search operation. Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline Vanterpool confirmed the arrest at a press conference on Wednesday, describing the operation … Continued
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) experienced a 12 percent increase in crime in 2024 compared to the previous year, largely due to the activities of the notorious “Money Boys Gang.” This is according to the Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline Vanterpool who made the announcement on Wednesday during a press conference at Police Headquarters. She … Continued
As part of the H. Lavity Stout Community College 35th anniversary celebrations, stakeholders from across the Virgin Islands joined to celebrate and observe Founders Day, a celebration of the founding fathers of the institution. President of the Student Government Association Ms. Palesa welcomed attendees to this momentous occasion. President of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community … Continued
