In a proactive move to bolster safety measures and readiness, the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) recently orchestrated a comprehensive fire response drill at the Annex and Peebles Wing of the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital. The drill, designed to evaluate staff responses, served as a critical opportunity to assess emergency protocols, with a focus … Continued
In a joint operation involving the British Royal Navy, Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and federal law enforcement agencies, a significant drug bust unfolded on Monday, resulting in the arrest of four Venezuelan nationals off the southwest coast of St. Croix. The individuals, identified as Daniel Marval-Navarro, Diesel Carreno-Carreno, Felix Jose-Bermudez, and Luis Lugo-Marval, now … Continued
16 teams will be contesting in this year’s Virgin Islands Volleyball Association (VIVA) Power League. Of the sum, six will contest in the Men’s Division, four in the Women’s A Division and six in the Women’s B Division. Speaking at the league’s opening ceremony on Saturday, President of the Virgin Islands Volleyball Association Willis Potter … Continued
With 16 weeks remaining for the full implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) recommendations, the Government of the Virgin Islands has revealed that it has completed approximately 62 percent of the actions relating to the reforms. Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley in a recent update revealed that his government divided the 50 COI … Continued
Former Premier Andrew Fahie has requested the court to exercise its discretion and repoll Jurors B and C regarding their recently published guilty verdicts following his trial. The 12-member jury found Fahie guilty of four counts on Thursday, relating to conspiracy to import a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of cocaine into the … Continued
A new committee is at the helm as the highly anticipated Virgin Gorda Easter Festival draws near. This year’s theme, “Endless years of awesomeness with New beginnings, Tradition, and culture must go on,” sets the tone for the upcoming festivities. The main committee consists of Chairperson Stephanie Faulkner, Co-Chairperson Camile George, Treasurer Mignon Williams, Secretary … Continued
The upcoming 57th Virgin Gorda Easter Festival, a cherished 57-year tradition, will pay tribute to the prominent Virgin Gorda businessman, Rupert “Buck” Vanterpool. Mr. Vanterpool has been named the honouree of the festival, recognizing his enduring commitment and substantial contributions to the event over the years. The Virgin Gorda Easter Festival Committee annually designates an … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has issued a statement addressing recent incidents where videos depicting lifeless bodies at accident and crime scenes have circulated on various platforms. The statement came in response to inquiries from 284 Media following several recent observations of this practice. The RVIPF expressed deep regret for the “distress and … Continued
KPMG (BVI) has been awarded a contract by the Government of the Virgin Islands and the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) to spearhead the long-awaited airport development project. The BVIAA in a media release on Monday said the decision follows a rigorous tendering process that involved eight reputable companies, with KPMG (BVI) emerging as the preferred … Continued
An unusual situation has arisen regarding the jury in the trial of former Premier Andrew Fahie. Local press in Florida, Miami Herald, reports that minutes after the 12-person jury unanimously agreed to convict Fahie all charges against him last week, 2 of the jurors contacted the judge to say they did not actually agree with … Continued
