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Deverson Williams The numbers continue to rise in a series of seemingly unrelated murders, homicides, murder/suicide and unclassified deaths in the British Virgin Islands with the most recent being the brazen drive-by execution of Vincentian national residing in the BVI. The murder victim of yesterday fatal drive-by shooting which took place in broad day light, … Continued

Following yesterday fatal shooting, a search warrant was carried out on a property on Tortola which resulted in the seizure of a loaded firearm and ammunition. Two persons were arrested as a result. Police are presently working on several leads however witnesses into the yesterday’s incident or anyone with information are encouraged to contact the … Continued

The murder victim of yesterday’s fatal drive-by shooting which took place in broad day light, has been formally identified by officials as Deverson Williams, 38, native of St. Vincent, who resided in Long Trench. Williams was pronounced dead at the scene after sustaining several gunshot wounds while in his vehicle in the Fish Bay area … Continued

The British Virgin Islands is preparing to receive the second shipment containing 12,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine from the United Kingdom today Wednesday March 17th, 2021. This second shipment from the United Kingdom continues to support the COVID-19 vaccination roll out to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The official handover is expected to take place … Continued

Leader of her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition Hon. Marlon A Penn has issued a statement in regards to the recent gun violence in the territory of the Virgin Islands. The District eight (8) representative began by saying, “As our loved ones continue to reel from one crisis to another, I call on the Government of the … Continued

Senior sources within the National Bank of the Virgin Islands have confirmed with our newsroom that a failed attempted robbery took place this afternoon after 2pm at the Banks Branch in Road Town, Tortola. The lone assailant was unsuccessful and no one was injured. More details to follow as becomes available.

Two solicitors, Mr Andrew King and Ms Rhea Harrikissoon, have been appointed to the COI’s legal team, joining Mr Bilal Rawat (Counsel to the Inquiry).  They bring with them a range of relevant knowledge and experience. Mr King qualified as a solicitor in private practice in 2009.  In 2010 he joined the UK’s National Crime … Continued

Reports reaching our newsroom have confirmed that a fatal drive-by shooting occurred this afternoon around 3:30pm at Fish Bay, Tortola outside of International Motors.  Officers and onlookers are presently on the scene. The lone driver is a Vincentian male who has succumbed to his injuries. Our agency has the identity of the victim however same will … Continued

Police have arrested and charged Erick Rabsatt, 19, of Purcell Estate with death by dangerous driving and attempting to pervert the course of justice in relation to the October 2019 accident at Duff Bottom that took the life of Ryan Adams, 20. Rabsatt, who was 17-years-old at the time of the accident, was the driver … Continued

Over the past few months, the main island of Tortola, British Virgin Islands has been shaken with a series of deaths, some classified as homicides while officials struggle to classify others. The majority of these incidents remain unsolved, which has left many wondering what’s the big secret in Nature Little Secret? Why is it that … Continued