The family of Miya Marcano, a 19-year-old student with ties to the USVI and BVI, who was discovered dead near her apartment in Orlando, Florida in 2021, has initiated a lawsuit against the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and two deputies. The family alleges negligence and civil rights violations in the handling of her case. According … Continued
One Love FC is the first team to make the inaugural Emmett Caines Knockout Cup final after securing a bye following their 5-0 victory against Positive FC in the semi-final. Among the scoresheet for One Love in the preseason competition were Jahari Lacey, Jhon Samuel, Shayne Prince, Alcise Savery and Brent Bowman. “We dominated most … Continued
Mrs. Helen Seymour has been appointed a member of the Public Service Commission (PSC), effective September 14. Mrs. Seymour took an Oath of Secrecy before His Excellency, the Governor Mr. John J. Rankin, CMG, confirming her appointment in accordance with Section 91 (1) (d) of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order, 2007. Mrs. Seymour who is … Continued
With the Caribbean classified as being one of the most vulnerable regions to climate change, Premier and Minister responsible for Climate Change, Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley has called for world leaders to recognise the phenomenon as an existential threat to the planet and to be proactive in its reversal. Premier Wheatley made the comment … Continued
The Civil Registry and Passport Office has announced that it has resumed issuing Belonger Cards to eligible individuals. The issuance of these cards had previously been disrupted due to a system-related issue. According to a press release from the office this week, this problem was diagnosed and subsequently resolved by the Department of Information Technology, … Continued
How much money is required to address the infrastructural and development needs of the British Virgin Islands? This question was posed to Premier Dr. The Honourable Natalio Wheatley during his recent appearance on the popular talk show “Talking Points.” With the loan guarantee no longer on the table, the government is currently exploring alternative options … Continued
The British Virgin Islands team which recently secured a bronze medal at the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball (ECVA) U23 Women’s Championships in Dominica, was greeted with a celebratory ceremony at the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport on Tuesday following their arrival into the territory. The team defeated host Dominica in three straight sets to secure bronze … Continued
The cities of Fort Lauderdale Florida and New York, New York will be the focal points for the Business Development Team of the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) on the 10th and 11th of October respectively, as a contingent from the Territory hosts the fall education road shows. The roadshows will … Continued
The Territory’s centenarians were honoured by the Social Development Department for their collective resilience, wisdom and resourcefulness having experienced life’s joys and sorrows for a century and beyond. Mrs. Enelle Smith and Mrs. Emogene A. Creque both 104 years old and Mr. Evelyn Hodge age 100 residing on Tortola; Mrs. Betty Yates age 101, Mrs. … Continued
A total of twenty charges were laid before the Magistrate’s Court on Monday, September 25, against Nyron Erickson of West End, Tortola, jointly charging the 31-year-old with criminal offences stemming from a major drug and firearms bust in 2021. Erickson appeared before Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards virtually, where he was jointly charged with Jose Almestica, Jennifer … Continued
