In the year’s third murder, a man was fatally wounded in a shooting at a Long Look residence on Sunday night near The Stickett, police said. Kemo Lettsome, 37, of …
May 6, 2023
May 6, 2023
Observers give election high marks
The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association observer mission declared last week’s election to be “well-administered,” but it also highlighted the relatively low voter turnout compared to previous elections. “Following a lively campaign, …
April 27, 2023
House of Assembly recalled to validate ‘fast-track’ belongerships
Governor John Rankin used his discretionary powers under the Constitution to recall the House of Assembly on April 17 so that it could pass a law to validate the status …
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April 27, 2023
Immigration officer charged with breach of trust
An immigration officer was charged recently in connection with ongoing investigations into human smuggling, the Police Information Office announced last Tuesday. Naima Grante, 35, of Old Plantation, was charged with …
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April 27, 2023
Residents protest over landfill smoke
About 10 residents affected by smoke from the Pockwood Pond landfill held a protest outside the House of Assembly on April 17, voicing their concerns over health issues caused by …
April 24, 2023
Coalition likely after no party wins majority
The Virgin Islands Party won six of 13 seats in the House of Assembly on Polling Day, falling one shy of the majority needed to form a government, election officials …
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April 20, 2023
Indies go their own way
Parties have dominated Virgin Islands politics for the past quarter century, but this year 10 independent candidates have opted to go their own way. Their numbers are higher than in …
April 15, 2023
Court relaxes Fahie’s house arrest terms
As former Premier Andrew Fahie’s Florida trial nears, a judge agreed last week to relax the conditions of his house arrest to allow travel for medical purposes and attorney visits, …
April 15, 2023
COI reforms ‘too slow,’ Goldsmith says
Lord Zac Goldsmith, the United Kingdom minister for the overseas territories, told Governor John Rankin last week that the process of implementing reforms arising out of last year’s Commission of …
April 15, 2023
Virgin Gorda sees ‘perfect’ Easter festival
On Monday afternoon, hundreds of people flocked the streets of Spanish Town for the parade that rounded out the three-day Virgin Gorda Easter Festival. “It was good,” organising committee member …
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April 8, 2023
Cops launch ‘Operation Island Watch’
Mariners and other members of the public can now use a new portal to anonymously report suspicious activity in and around the territory’s borders and shorelines, police announced last Thursday. …
April 8, 2023
Father imprisoned 27 years for incest
A father who pleaded guilty on Feb. 16 to committing incest on his biological daughter three times in 2021 was sentenced last month to serve more than 27 years in …
April 8, 2023
50th BVI Spring Regatta sees ‘perfect weather’
Crews from around the world raced 71 sailboats through bright sun and heavy wind during five days of racing at the 50th BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival, which organisers …
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April 8, 2023
With two weeks to go, campaigns heating up
There are only two weeks until Polling Day, and campaigns are heating up to a frantic pace. With Progressives United Chairman Julian Fraser officially entering the race on April 1, …
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March 31, 2023
Third person detained in Customs probe
As police continue their investigations into irregularities at His Majesty’s Customs, a man was arrested on suspicion of fraud on March 21, according to the Police Information Office. The man …
March 31, 2023
Scooter rider charged for loaded gun
A scooter rider was arrested Friday after police carrying out a daytime stop-and-search operation uncovered a firearm loaded with several rounds of ammunition, police said on Sunday. Akeel Robinson, 34, …
March 31, 2023
North Carolina man dies in Jost Van Dyke accident
A 33-year-old North Carolina man died following a “boating accident” off Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke just before midnight on March 22, the Police Information Office announced last Thursday. Robert …
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March 31, 2023
3,000 take part in tsunami drill
Shortly after 10 a.m. last Thursday morning, sirens blared across the Virgin Islands and police officers took to the streets of Road Town to urge residents to climb to higher …
March 31, 2023
Spring Regatta marks 50
The 50th edition of the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival is under way, with at least 71 boats registered to compete in the main races this weekend. “The feeling …
March 23, 2023
Farmers, fishers celebrated
Roy and Esmie Penn sat behind their stall and fielded questions from customers during the Farmers and Fishers Week exhibition on Saturday at Paraquita Bay. One customer inquired whether their …
March 17, 2023
Minister decries alleged beach restrictions
Following reports that an estate manager had attempted to restrict access to the beach at Little Trunk Bay on Virgin Gorda, Natural Resources and Labour Minister Mitch Turnbull pointed out …
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March 17, 2023
Duo arrested in Edwards murder probe
Long Look residents Rowan Arlington Pickering, 60, and Miriam Kimberley May, 34, were each charged with one count of perverting the course of justice in connection with the ongoing investigation …
March 17, 2023
Science on display at Education Week
Several weeks ago, three eleventh graders from the Bregado Flax Educational Centre on Virgin Gorda were chatting about their lunches when their conversation turned to creating electricity from tomatoes, potatoes …
March 10, 2023
Governor stands by early-election claim
During a Friday press conference, Governor John Rankin stood by his recent claim that the Virgin Islands government could have requested early elections during the political turmoil last year following …
March 10, 2023
‘Country man comes to town’
Shortly after H. Lavity Stoutt became the Virgin Islands’ first chief minister in 1967, protestors confronted him over an exclusive development planned for Road Town, according to a new play …
