A 23-year-old-man was arrested and charged for gun-related offences following a police operation at “an establishment in the Long Look area” on Monday that resulted in the seizure of a …
November 25, 2022
November 25, 2022
Cops warn about thefts from vehicles
Following four recent thefts from motor vehicles on Tortola within a week, police are asking the public to be vigilant and ensure their vehicles are locked, particularly in parking lots. …
November 25, 2022
Fahie, Maynard plead not guilty to another US charge
Last week in a Miami court, former Premier Andrew Fahie and former BVI Ports Authority Managing Director Oleanvine Maynard pleaded not guilty to a new charge that was added to …
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November 25, 2022
Virgin Islands women offered free pap smears
Arliene Penn credits a pap smear screening in 2001 with saving her life by detecting her cervical cancer before it progressed to an advanced stage. Now she is using her …
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November 25, 2022
Public service touts ‘transformation’
Touting what they described as progress toward an “agile, lean, digital and green” public sector focused on service and innovation, ministry leaders explained their recent achievements during a “midterm review” …
November 24, 2022
EU court deals blow to public registers
The European Union Court of Justice issued a ruling this week that could throw a wrench in the United Kingdom’s longstanding plan to force the Virgin Islands and other overseas …
November 18, 2022
Virgin Gorda author’s book adapted for the stage
More than 40 performers will take the stage at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College on Saturday to bring to life a children’s book by a Virgin Gorda author and a …
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November 17, 2022
Ammo found on boat from USVI
The captain of a boat that entered the territory without clearance late Sunday evening was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of ammunition after a search of the vessel yielded …
November 17, 2022
At COP27, call made for louder Overseas Territories voice
The Virgin Islands and other overseas territories need “truer” representation at global forums like the ongoing COP27 climate change conference in Sharm ElSheik, Egypt, Natural Resources and Labour Minister Mitch …
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November 17, 2022
Fahie, Maynard hit with new charge in the United States
Former Premier Andrew Fahie and former BVI Ports Authority Managing Director Oleanvine Maynard were already facing three charges in connection with an alleged conspiracy to smuggle cocaine through the Virgin …
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November 17, 2022
Minister: Virgin Islands facing nurse shortage
As the territory grapples with a shortage of nurses and other medical professionals, the BVI Health Services Authority is recruiting staff from Cuba, Ghana and the Philippines, according to Health …
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November 17, 2022
Dancing, singing and cooking at Cultural Extravanganza
Flames lit up Road Town on Saturday evening as the annual Cultural Extravaganza closed with a bonfire at the Festival Village Grounds. Residents from across the territory gathered throughout the …
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November 17, 2022
Students pushed to innovate during Innovation Week
During the government’s Innovation Week expo on Friday, programmer Jesse Field wore a blue shirt adorned with the outline of a skeleton. When attendees approached him, he asked them to …
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November 16, 2022
Cabinet Briefs (Oct. 5 & 12, 2022)
Governor John Rankin chaired Cabinet meetings on Oct. 5 and 12 at the Financial Services Commission’s Resource Centre. All members were present for both meetings except Education, Youth Affairs and …
November 14, 2022
Fisheries database to be finished soon
A database is being developed to improve the storage and analysis of fisheries data as part of larger efforts to support research and decision-making for fisheries management in the territory, …
November 14, 2022
Rotarians raise $45k for blood bank
With the help of its annual Grand Raffle, the Rotary Club of Tortola raised $45,000 for the purchase of equipment to expand the blood bank laboratory services at the BVI …
November 10, 2022
Public urged to learn about diabetes
Despite a stormy start, more than two dozen people joined the Elton Georges Annual Diabetes Run/Walk on Nov. 5 as Diabetes Awareness Month got under way. Racers started in the …
November 10, 2022
BVI Electricity Corporation signs new short-term contract
The BVI Electricity Corporation has signed a new short-term contract with Sol Petroleum to supply fuel for the company through August, leaders said during a press conference on Nov. 8. …
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November 10, 2022
VI youth makes history in UK
Youths from across the United Kingdom overseas territories were invited to appear before a special sitting of the UK Youth Parliament in the House of Commons on Nov. 4 to …
November 10, 2022
Long Bush man charged for gun,ammo
A 27-year-old Long Bush man was arrested and charged after police found a revolver and five rounds of ammunition outside his premises, police said on Tuesday. Kamaul Nibbs is due …
November 10, 2022
Two arrested for recent burglaries
Two men were recently arrested and charged for burglary in less than a month, police said Monday. Orville Christopher, of Sea Cows Bay, was arrested and charged with illegally entering …
November 10, 2022
$20K reward offered on double killing
As investigations continue into the double killing last month in East End, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is offering a $20,000 reward for information from the public that leads …
November 10, 2022
Lit Fest back with 40-plus speakers
Audience members at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College hung on to the words of poets, essayists, novelists, filmmakers and other speakers last week during the second annual BVI Literary …
November 10, 2022
Soil study to inform planning choices
There are at least 10 different types of soil in the Virgin Islands, and each one has unique properties that can help people understand what areas are more susceptible to …
November 10, 2022
Recovery and Development Agency to get three more years
The Recovery and Development Agency — which was established to oversee major recovery projects after hurricanes Irma and Maria devastated the territory in 2017 — will be allowed to continue …
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