The police warned Friday about a “significant increase” in the number of non-residential burglaries on Tortola since the beginning of the year compared to the same period last year. They …
Residents urged to renew travel documents early
With the summer holidays and another hurricane season approaching, residents were urged this week to renew their passports and other documents in a timely manner to prevent travel interruptions. Registrar …
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Infrastructure woes and foetid tap water in paradise
With its seaside villas, luxury resorts and yachting anchorages, Virgin Gorda is known for laidback luxury. But last August, the island’s residents started complaining about the foetid odour of their …
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Sargassum: That ‘brown gold’?
Biofuel. Bricks. Paper. Beauty products. A carbon capture system. Many Caribbean entrepreneurs see an unprecedented economic opportunity in the sargassum that has regularly swamped the region since 2011. But despite …
Smith hits back after Labour MP’s ‘dirty money’ claims
Deputy Premier Lorna Smith pushed back this week after the Virgin Islands and other overseas territories were accused of deliberately defying the British parliament’s attempts to crack down on “dirty …
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Smith: Money-crime report not ‘damning’
The Virgin Islands is not facing a crisis in combating financial crime despite a recent report by international watchdogs which some experts viewed as scathing, Deputy Premier Lorna Smith said …
Kids, seniors to get free eye care
Virgin Islands youths and seniors will have access to free vision screening and eyeglasses this month through a project spearheaded by the Lions Club of Tortola. For the project’s first …
Light wind tests sailors at regatta
Light winds put sailors’ skills to the test during the 51st year of the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival. But they didn’t let that stop them from racing. “Everyone …
Excavator operator killed at Paraquita Bay
A 59-year-old was killed last week when the excavator he was operating fell into a hole on a plot of land at Paraquita Bay, police said. Colleagues of Courtney Parsons, …
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Cops nab wanted man
Police have apprehended Jamal Freeman, who was wanted since Jan. 1 after escaping from custody, they said. At the time of his escape, Mr. Freeman was seeking medical assistance after …
Fahie sentencing delayed to June
Former premier Andrew Fahie’s sentencing on drug-conspiracy charges was initially scheduled for this month in Miami, but it has been delayed until June 25 after his lawyer requested more time …
Q3 incorporations tick up slightly
More companies were incorporated in the territory in the third quarter of 2023 than in the previous three months, a bright spot for a financial services sector that has grappled …
Tourney sees strong turnout, smaller fish
A hanging scale was the centre of the Virgin Islands’ sportfishing world Saturday as nine boats motored into the Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour with their catches just before 5 p.m. …
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60-plus boats to face off at regatta
The 51st BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival is under way, and everyone is invited. “We’re aware we’re known for sailing, and we’re famous for that, and now we want …
Tsunami drill sends Virgin Islands to higher ground
More than 4,000 people across the Virgin Islands took part in this year’s Caribe Wave tsunami drill, with residents walking up the nearest hill to avoid the simulated natural hazard, …
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YEP says yep to Virgin Gorda
Eleven-year-old Virgin Gorda resident Azariah George is no stranger to the Tortola-based Youth Empowerment Project, which has hosted several pop-up activities on her island. Soon she’ll have a chance to …
Andrew Fahie’s place on the wall
Hanging behind Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley’s chair in the House of Assembly in Road Town is a portrait of former premier Andrew Fahie. Asked Friday if Mr. Fahie’s photo …
United Nations decolonisation committee to visit
The Virgin Islands was recently approved to receive a visiting mission from the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonisation, according to Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley. “The purpose of such …
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US expert set to assist with barge death probe
A New Jersey expert on enclosed spaces will help investigate a death and three injuries last month aboard a barge docked at Pockwood Pond, Police Commissioner Mark Collins said Friday. …
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Money-laundering review rates VI below rivals
Compared with at least two overseas territories that operate rival financial industries, the Virgin Islands still has a “mountain to climb” when it comes to proving its effectiveness in combating …
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Native trees planted at Long Bay
Last Thursday morning at Long Bay on Beef Island, Angela Burnett-Penn pointed to a bushy tree growing on a sand dune near the ocean. “This is the enemy. This is …
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 …
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 …
Lawyers still at odds over Fahie jurors
United States attorneys who led the recent prosecution of former premier Andrew Fahie on drug-conspiracy charges are open to the idea of an inquiry into last month’s contested guilty verdict, …
Money laundering report brings threat of ‘grey list’
A major international report released Monday raises serious concerns about the territory’s ability to deal with money laundering and other financial crime, leading one expert to warn that “red lights” …
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