33-year-old Selroy Hanley has been charged with the murder of Trevon Elliot a native of St. Kitts and Nevis who was stabbed in 2022 and succumbed in March 2023. The new charge was presented during Hanley’s virtual appearance in the Magistrates Court before Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards on Tuesday, May 30. He was not required … Continued
A second co-defendant has filed for a change in plea hearing, a development that could leave former Premier Andrew Fahie as the last one fighting against the charges laid in an ongoing drug trafficking and money laundering case. Reports are that on Monday, May 29, former BVI Ports Authority Managing Director Oleavine Maynard filed with … Continued
This year HireBVI will host its annual career exposition on Friday, June 2nd, 10am to 2pm at the Multipurpose Sports Complex. The career exposition, under the theme, “Show me the Way: A Roadmap to Employment” will expose participants to careers, job opportunities, and educational options in the British Virgin Islands. Rekeema Turnbull-Caines, Managing Director stated that, “HireBVI hosted a Facebook … Continued
A teenage girl in Guyana has been slapped with 19 counts of murder after reportedly admitting to starting a fire which killed 18 of her schoolmates and a 5-year-old boy last week. The young girl, reportedly 15 years old, faced a magistrate virtually on Monday and was remanded into custody pending further proceedings. She was … Continued
Green VI, a leading environmental organization committed to promoting BVI sustainability through environmental best practices, is pleased to announce the appointment of two distinguished individuals, Sharon Flax Brutus and Edward Childs, to its Board of Directors. Sharon Flax Brutus brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Green VI’s Board. With an impressive background in … Continued
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) will observe its 42nd Anniversary on June 18, 2023, under the theme ‘Vision. Integration. Sustainability. Progress.’ In commemoration of this milestone, the OECS Commission will celebrate with a calendar of activities throughout the month of June. The 42nd Anniversary Celebrations will highlight the achievements, progress and aspirations of … Continued
Three contracts were signed for the construction of social homes on the sister islands as part of the Housing Recovery Assistance Programme. Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent Wheatley said he was happy to see the resumption of social homes. The Minister noted the program had stopped for a while, but he is … Continued
Members of the community are advised that Phase 1 of the Long Bay, Beef Island Beach Management Plan is nearing completion. Phase 1 includes the construction of public and taxi parking lots, and a beach dune protection barrier to protect the eastern sand dune from vehicular traffic while also facilitating its restoration. The Permanent … Continued
The newly donated blood bank equipment by the Rotary Club of Tortola is expected to save the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) and residents of the territory thousands of dollars. The new equipment was officially handed over to the BVIHSA during a ceremony held recently to commemorate the highly significant donation. Speaking on the significance … Continued
Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) have so far found no linkage between the two shootings which occurred over the weekend that left one man dead and another suffering gunshot injuries. This was confirmed by the RVIPF in a media statement on Monday which appealed to residents who may have witnessed any … Continued
