As the Bahamas works to pass climate change legislation this week, the Virgin Islands has eyes in the room. Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Minister Vincent Wheatley is in the …
20 recruits graduate as police
Rain didn’t deter 20 police recruits from completing their training and being named officers during the Fifth Cohort’s Completion Exercise last Thursday at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College. “It …
44 trees planted for Earth Day
It was a rocky start to planting for the team at Pelican Gate Primary School during Earth Day on Friday. “Remember the mountain is made of volcanic rock,” said teacher …
COI officially recommends 2-year UK takeover [FULL REPORT INCLUDED]
The day after Premier Andrew Fahie’s arrest in Miami, Governor John Rankin said Friday morning that he had decided to expedite the release of the Commission of Inquiry report, which …
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Criminal complaint details claims against premier, port boss [FULL COMPLAINT]
Premier Andrew Fahie and BVI Ports Authority Managing Director Oleanvine Maynard have been accused of agreeing to allow cocaine to pass through Tortola ports in exchange for a percentage of …
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Joint Task Force nabs 15 migrants on Anegada
Joint Task Force officers on Sunday apprehended 15 migrants after responding to reports of an abandoned vessel on Anegada, barely a month after detaining 23 migrants during a similar operation …
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Man hospitalised after Beef Island accident
Police received a report of an accident Sunday night at Beef Island, Police Information Officer Akia Thomas stated on Monday. Although further details were unclear at the time of the …
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Fire officer dies after scooter crash
Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Service Officer Shaquoi Smith, 24, died Friday after succumbing to injuries sustained during an April 18 scooter wreck at Hope Hill, Police Information Officer Akia …
Cabinet Briefs (April 13, 2022)
Governor John Rankin chaired a Cabinet meeting on April 13 at the Financial Services Commission’s Resource Centre. All members were present and took the following actions, according to a summary …
Stimulus awardees urged to account for spending
As part of an update on a variety of economic affairs, Premier Andrew Fahie went into further detail on how government plans to account for the $40 million granted by …
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COI report to be public in June, guv says
After finishing an initial review of the 1,000-plus-page report by the Commission of Inquiry, Governor John Rankin said on April 21 that he will disclose it to leaders in the …
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Cabinet Briefs (March 23 & 30, 2022)
Governor John Rankin chaired Cabinet meetings on March 23 at the Financial Services Commission’s Resources Centre and on March 30 at the Premier’s Conference Room. All members were present at …
HOA passes food security law
The evening of April 19, legislators emerged from closed-door committee to announce that the 143-page bill meant to overhaul outdated rules for fishing, farming and other food supply issues passed …
Sharks, seas no match for Wahoomania
Waves were rough but skies were clear early the morning of April 16 as five teams set out from Virgin Gorda, all hoping to see that first flash of silver …
TWU: New sewer lines coming
By mid-May, the Transportation, Works and Utilities Ministry hopes to begin installing about 1,100 feet of sewer lines from the Joes Hill burial ground to the Road Town roundabout, TWU …
Premier Fahie detained in Miami in DEA operation, guv says
Premier Andrew Fahie was detained in Miami on Thursday morning on charges related to conspiracy to import a controlled substance and money laundering, Governor John Rankin announced Thursday afternoon. “As …
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Covid-19 cases spike to 95
After more than four weeks with fewer than 20 active Covid-19 cases reported in the territory, government announced April 21 that there were 95 active cases — up from 19 …
Top cop reflects on first year
On the day of his swearing-in ceremony on April 19, 2021, Police Commissioner Mark Collins was unequivocal about his goals over his three-year term: maintaining the security of the Virgin …
No guns turned over during weapon amnesty
No weapons were turned into the police as a result of the two-week weapon amnesty that ended Monday, Police Information Officer Diane Drayton stated on Tuesday. “I will have to …
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Report cites storms, mosquitoes, and Covid among main threats facing East End/Long Look
After a series of meetings last November in which the BVI Red Cross asked East End/Long Look residents to identify the greatest risks to their community, the BVIRC is planning …
Premier touts AA- credit rating for VI
During an announcement last Thursday, Premier Andrew Fahie touted a recent credit rating report listing the territory as “stable” with a double A rating. The Caribbean Information and Credit Rating …
Virgin Gorda Easter Festival returns
With an official list of events circulated by government on Good Friday, the 53rd Virgin Gorda Easter Festival was held over the weekend after being canceled for the last two …
RDA and government float new waste management strategies
After a February fire shuttered the Pockwood Pond incinerator and again thrust the territory’s waste management problems into the spotlight, government and Recovery and Development Agency officials hosted a meeting …
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Police to crack down on illegal parking
With modifications to the Festival Village Grounds, no-parking signs reposted, and the Road Town Shuttle Service circling the business district, police will issue tickets to motorists parked in no-parking zones …
Prospective cop investigated for USVI trip
Police are cooperating with immigration and customs officers as part of an investigation into a prospective police officer who travelled to St. Thomas on official business, Police Information Officer Diane …
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