In an official statement Governor of the Virgin Islands His Excellency John J Rankin has issued a statement on the recent events at HM Prison Balsum Ghut, Tortola, BVI. The statement reads, ‘I am deeply concerned about the events at Her Majesty’s Prison on Sunday evening that sadly resulted in a loss of life. My … Continued
Over the past few weeks many BVI teachers have taken to social media and local radio programming expressing their frustration and dissatisfaction with the treatment of teachers and students along with serious faults within the education system. One teacher called a local radio program on Monday May 27th, 2021 where she expressed in detail the … Continued
Mrs. Rosan-Jones a recently discharged employee of BVITB, applied to the Tortola Pier Park Limited earlier this year for the rental of a kiosk for her House of Waffles business. She was granted written approval on April 15th. During the week of April 20th, she was invited to the TPPL by the CEO Vance Lewis, … Continued
A violent altercation occurred among several persons incarcerated at Her Majesty’s Prison at Balsam Ghut at around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, 30th May which resulted in the injury of four inmates. Three of the four inmates sustained serious stab wounds and were taken to the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital for urgent medical treatment. Mr. … Continued
Yesterday May 30th an alleged stabbing incident involving inmates at Her Majesty’s Prison Balsum Ghut Tortola BVI turned deadly when one inmate died as a result. “Police can confirm that one man is dead following an incident at HM Prison. Details surrounding the incident are unclear at this point, therefore no other information is available … Continued
Numerous sources within the Government of the Virgin Islands have confirmed that former Deputy Chief Immigration Officer and long standing public officer Mr. Guy Hill is tipped to be the new Superintendent of Prisons in the Virgin Islands at Her Majesty’s Prion Balsum Ghut, Tortola. The present Superintendent of Prison is Mr Verne A.G. Garde. … Continued
In a recent media press conference, leader of Government Business Hon. Andrew A. Fahie announced that the daily number of passengers coming from the USVI to the BVI only, will soon be increased to over 100 passengers. Fahie said, “Decisions about the ferry loads and number of passengers facilitated between Tortola and St. Thomas are … Continued
In a recent interview with our agency Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth affairs, Fishers and Agriculture Dr. Hon. Natalio Wheatley stated that his Ministry is moving to have Agriculture and Fishers be a statutory body. In speaking on legislative changes that would take place in the near future, Wheatley said, “Our legislation … Continued
Since the announcement of the passing of local businessmen and philanthropist Mr. Peter Haycraft OBE on Saturday May 29th, 2021. Legislators have begun offering tributes on to the late businessman. Leader of the Opposition Hon. Marlon A Penn and District 8 representative, took to Facebook saying, “It is with great sadness that I express sincere … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, CMC – A reported surge in Covid-19 cases found among passengers traveling through the Road Town Ferry Dock in Tortola is being examined by BVI health officials. According to BVI National Epidemiologist Harmony Massiah, several cases of the virus are coming through the Road Town Ferry Dock, and BVI … Continued
