ALEEM FAHIE PLEADS NOT GUILTY TO DRUG CHARGES

28-year-old Aleem Fahie, was offered bail in the sum of $100,000 with one surety after appearing in the Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, October 31st.  Fahie, a resident of Brandywine Bay, was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply and unlawful possession of a controlled drug. The charges came … Continued

4 ARRESTS IN 2 DAYS AS POLICE COMBAT DRUG TRAFFICKING

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has recently made several arrests related to drug possession and intent to supply, according to their latest arrest blotter. Police say that on the morning of October 28th, Jehkahlibbah Williams, an 18-year-old, was arrested and charged for unlawful possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply and unlawful … Continued

TEMPORARY CHANGES TO PAHRMACY SERVICES AT THE DR. D. ORLANDO SMITH HOSPITAL

The Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital wishes to inform the public that effective immediately, there will be a temporary interruption to its Pharmacy Services.   Starting Tuesday October 31, 2023, and continuing through to November 29, 2023, our outpatient pharmacy services will be accessible exclusively through WhatsApp at (284) 440-1726 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from 8:30 … Continued

BVI AIRPORTS AUTHORITY ADDRESSES ACTIVE SHOOTER DRILL CONCERNS

Managing Director at the BVI Airports Authority Mr. Kurt Menal is addressing concerns raised on social media regarding the recent active shooter drill that took place at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport. Mr. Menal said, the Authority hosted its biennial simulation exercise on October 16, in line with its commitment to maintaining the highest … Continued

CHEF JEN’S ‘JENESIS SEASONING’ WINS COVETED WALMART GOLDEN TICKET

Jenese “Chef Jen” Adams has won a coveted “Golden Ticket” from retail giant Walmart.  Her winning product, “Jenesis Seasoning: Dried Caribbean Green Seasoning”, is set to bring a taste of the Caribbean to kitchens across the United States. Walmart awarded 60 “Golden Tickets” to entrepreneurs following an Open Call event on Wednesday.  During this event, … Continued

RDA HOSTS SUCCESSFUL COMMUNITY MEETING ON NEW EHRLC

The Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) recently hosted a successful community meeting at the BVI Red Cross for the New Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre.   As part of the meeting, a presentation was delivered by the RDA’s Design Consultant, Lavina Liburd of TigerQi Architecture, who provided an in-depth look at the architectural plans for the … Continued