Nineteen fifth graders from Ebenezer Thomas Primary School got a taste of leadership on Friday when they took part in a mock sitting of the House of Assembly. Led by …
EDITORIAL: After Fahie guilty verdicts, a time for healing and reform
After a United States judge confirmed a jury’s guilty verdicts against Andrew Fahie on drug-conspiracy charges, the territory he once led must now come to terms with the case’s conclusion. …
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Attorney found dead with gunshot wounds
Virgin Islands attorney Jamal Smith was found dead at his Manuel Hill residence with apparent gunshot wounds on Tuesday afternoon, police said. The 46-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. …
Cops offer free tint testing tomorrow
Police will test the tint on vehicles’ windows for free from 3-5 p.m. tomorrow at the Road Police Station. “The motoring public is encouraged to make the most of this …
EDITORIAL: Anti-money laundering regime must be improved dramatically
The Virgin Islands received a harsh wake-up call last month. The latest mutual evaluation by the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force highlighted glaring deficiencies in the territory’s systems for combatting …
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UK unveils new path to citizenship
The United Kingdom has opened a new pathway for adults who were excluded from obtaining citizenship as British overseas territory citizens and British citizens due to historical legislative unfairness in …
3 charged after cops find guns, drugs
Three men were arrested and charged after police found firearms, ammunition and drugs on Friday in Purcell Estate, police said Monday. Seantroy Hanley, 36, and Jahkeema Charles, 32, both of …
ESHS student taken to police station
An Elmore Stoutt High School student was transported to the Road Town Police Station for “intervention” after police responded to a report from the campus shortly after 2 p.m. on …
Premier in Guyana for Caricom meeting
Advancing intraregional trade, policy coordination and food security are among Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley’s goals this week as he attends the 46th regular meeting of the Conference of Heads …
Women win first debate at prison
A team of female inmates recently won $500 by edging out their male counterparts in the first-ever debate held at His Majesty’s Prison, according to government. During the contest, which …
New taxi permits to be capped at 23 per year
Ongoing reforms to streamline and improve the taxi-permitting process will include capping new permits at 23 per year, according to Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer. Speaking to the House …
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Tourist dies after surfing at Apple Bay
A male tourist died after surfing at Apple Bay on Tuesday morning, police said. Police received a report of an unresponsive man in the area at 10:45 a.m., according to …
‘Several’ detained after police op
Following investigations into a Feb. 4 shooting in Cane Garden Bay and the Feb. 9 armed robbery of Aladdin Store in Road Town, police carried out a “targeted early-morning operation” …
Recovery and Development Agency hosts gender and social training
Gender sensitivity and social inclusion took centre stage in two recent workshops hosted by the Recovery and Development Agency. Last week, the agency offered contractors a training session designed to …
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Jost Van Dyke back on the power grid
Jost Van Dyke has been reconnected to the BVI Electricity Corporation electrical grid after the repair of an undersea cable that had been damaged at least since September, officials said …
Man found dead in Lower Estate
Shortly after 6 p.m. Saturday, police responded to a report of an unresponsive male found at his Lower Estate residence, according to the Police Information Officer. The man, who police …
Gun, ammo found in Hannahs search
Police found a prohibited firearm and several rounds of ammunition while executing a search warrant at a Hannahs Estate residence last Thursday as part of ongoing investigations into several serious …
After bust, cops mum on drugs
On Feb. 14, police officers acting on a tip pulled over a vehicle in Fish Bay and discovered illegal drugs, the Police Information Office announced last Thursday in a three-sentence …
Desk drill tests oil-spill response
What would happen in the event of a major marine disaster requiring a search-and-rescue response and an oil spill clean-up in the territory’s waters? That question was posed to 22 …
BFEC wins first round of debate competition
Bregado Flax Educational Centre emerged victorious in the preliminary round of the 2024 Inter-Secondary School Debates on Friday at the New Testament Church of God International Worship Centre Activity Hall, …
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Premier at OECS meeting in St. Kitts
Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley is scheduled to return to the territory today after attending the 74th Meeting of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States Authority in St. Kitts. At …
BVI Finance hosts crypto forums
Virtual assets offer various opportunities for the Virgin Islands financial services industry, but they also bring risks and regulatory complications, panellists said last week during the second of two related …
Solar signs installed at two schools
As part of efforts to improve road safety, the Public Works Department has installed solar radar school zone signs at the Willard Wheatley Primary School in East End and the …
OT minister brings sharp warning
Last month, outgoing governor John Rankin wrote to United Kingdom Overseas Territories Minister David Rutley to request additional powers to help his successor push through delayed Commission of Inquiry reforms. …
Shots fired in Cane Garden Bay
Shots were fired after 6 p.m. Sunday in Cane Garden Bay, police announced about two hours later in a three-sentence WhatsApp message. “Details surrounding the incident are unclear,” the message …