The Department of Immigration is urging the public to be on alert and report any suspicious persons or activity as officers search for a group of illegal migrants believed to have recently entered the Territory. On Thursday, April 25th, the Immigration Department received a tip about suspected illegal migrant activity on Peter Island. After coordinating … Continued
A shooting incident in the Frydenhoj area of St. Thomas has left one person dead and four others injured, according to a report from the V.I. Police Department. The Virgin Islands Consortium in their report stated that the incident occurred near Brookman Road on Sunday April 28th at approximately 4:21 p.m. Authorities were forced to … Continued
In an official statement the University of the Virgin Islands announced its selection for honorary doctorate degrees. The statement said, “The University of the Virgin Islands will bestow honorary degrees on Theron Thomas and Timothy Thomas, recording industry celebrities known professionally as “Rock City,” and Virgin Islands Election System Supervisor Caroline Fawkes, an aviation trailblazer, … Continued
Residents across the British Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands experienced shaking early Sunday morning after a 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck the region around 8:23 am. According to preliminary data from the United States Geological Survey, the quake originated approximately 78 kilometers or 48 miles from Road Town, Tortola, at a depth of … Continued
The Sophie Bay road is reopened to the public after the completion of necessary clean-up efforts following the incident involving an overturned truck that left the road covered in debris and fuel on Friday. Following the initial incident, the road was covered in sand, much to the confusion of some members of the motoring public. … Continued
The Coral World Ocean Park and Reef Initiative (CWORI) team has shared the unfortunate news that a humane decision was made to euthanize Puzzle, a green sea turtle who was transferred into their care after being rescued in the British Virgin Islands by the Association of Reef Keepers (ARK) and Cainines, Cats & Critters – … Continued
In a major milestone for environmental education and sustainable agriculture in the Virgin Islands, Green VI, through the BVI SMART Schools Project has successfully established vibrant gardens at several schools across the Virgin Islands. The project is funded through an over €1.3 million allocation from the European Union’s Resilience, Sustainable Energy, and Marine Biodiversity (RESEMBID) … Continued
Premier Hon. Dr. Natalio Wheatley has formalized a new partnership between the Virgin Islands and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) by signing the BVI Initiation Plan. Four key focus areas were identified: 1. The Blue Economy 2. The Digital Economy 3. Governance and Sustainability 4. Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Through the Initiation Plan, … Continued
After years of planning and restoration following the devastating Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, the Biras Creek Resort has reemerged as the reimagined Biras Marina & Resort. The property’s management welcomed back the public in a recent blog post.”We are thrilled to welcome you back at Biras, a legendary place in the North Sound,” … Continued
Premier Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley marked his administration’s first year in office on Wednesday with a statement reflecting on the challenges and accomplishments over the past 12 months and reaffirming his commitment to building a sustainable future for the Virgin Islands. Addressing the territory, Premier Wheatley acknowledged the obstacles faced, including securing post-disaster recovery resources, … Continued
