The Government of the Virgin Islands is making significant strides towards recommissioning the Pockwood Pond incinerator, with full operational status expected by September 2024. This announcement was made by Premier and Minister for the Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley, during his recent speech on World Environment Day. The territory … Continued
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is moving forward with plans to install a 25-meter international competition standard swimming pool at the H Lavity Stoutt Community College. This update was provided by Ephraim Penn, President of the BVI Olympic Committee, during a recent awards ceremony for the BVI Barracudas Swim Team, which celebrated their impressive haul … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has made a significant breakthrough in its investigations into recent burglaries, thefts, and other offences targeting commercial and residential properties. The efforts have led to the arrest of two males: 21-year-old Kie-Andre Williams of McNamara and 19-year-old Jehkhalibbah Williams of Free Bottom. In a press release, the RVIPF … Continued
National Record Holder and Olympian athlete Eldred Henry placed 1st in the shot put at the USATF San Diego-Imperial Association Championships and High Performance Meet in San Diego, California on Saturday. Henry achieved a remarkable best distance of 19.03 meters to claim victory, continuing his impressive form in the 2024 track and field season. This … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has issued an alert to residents regarding the purchase of stolen items, in light of an ongoing surge in commercial and residential burglaries on Tortola. The public is urged to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity, especially when items are being sold at prices significantly below market … Continued
In response to a recent advisory from the Ministry of Health regarding an increase in HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the territory, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is urging residents to get tested. A press release from the RVIPF’s Family and Juvenile Unit expressed strong support for the Ministry’s concerns about … Continued
The British Virgin Islands men’s senior football team suffered a 3-0 defeat against Guatemala in their first game of the second round of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers on Saturday. Playing at the A. O. Shirley Recreation Ground, the BVI team was outclassed by the highly ranked Guatemalan side. From the onset, Guatemala dominated the … Continued
In an effort to restore the natural environment and protect the shoreline, the Government of the Virgin Islands and Unite BVI Foundation are replanting 100 seagrape trees along Long Bay Beach on Beef Island Today, June 8th, 2024. The “Seagrape Tree Replanting” event is part of Operation Restoration, an initiative aimed at reviving coastal areas … Continued
The Bath and Turtle Restaurant on Virgin Gorda was the target of an armed robbery on Friday, June 7. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confirmed the incident, noting that it occurred just before their statement was released at 10:15 p.m. “Officers are currently on the scene,” the RVIPF stated in their brief update. … Continued
Dr. Henry Jarecki, a prominent psychiatrist with deep ties to the British Virgin Islands, has strongly denied allegations made against him in a recent sex trafficking lawsuit. The lawsuit, filed by an anonymous accuser associated with the late Jeffrey Epstein, claims that Jarecki engaged in non-consensual and abusive conduct, accusations that the 91-year-old vehemently refutes … Continued
