Following the harrowing daylight murder of Deverson Williams on Tuesday, considerations are now being made to invite police officers from the United Kingdom (UK) to assist with this and other crimes. Governor John Rankin gave that indication during a joint […]
Archive for March, 2021
More people coming forward to assist with Fish Bay murder
It seems more residents are determined to break the culture of silence that surrounds crime in the community as more individuals are presenting information to assist the cops with investigating the murder of Deverson Williams. The police often bemoan the […]
Highest CDC warning on BVI’s closest neighbours, gateways
Two of the BVI’s closest neighbours have been flagged with the highest travel warning from America’s public health agency, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). These countries are the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) and Puerto Rico — […]
Jamaican man nabbed on gun and Immigration charges
Police have arrested and charged a Jamaican man on gun and Immigration-related charges, BVI News has been informed. Our news centre understands that police recovered a firearm and some bullets with the arrest. The man, whose identity has not been […]
Don’t be alarmed to see increased presence of armed officers
As investigations continue into the murder of 38-year-old Long Trench resident Deverson Williams, residents are being told to expect an increase in police presence in the territory. Police Commissioner gave that indication in a radio interview on ZBVI. He said: […]
Make up your mind and get vaccinated, consider the economy
With the arrival of an additional 12,000 AstraZeneca vaccines from the United Kingdom, Premier Andrew Fahie is encouraging those who haven’t taken their first jab to “make up their minds and do it”. Premier Fahie also added that persons who […]
Online bloggers are killing BVI’s reputation
At least one elected leader has called for censorship of online blogs as a means of protecting the BVI’s reputation and preventing members of the public from defaming others. In the British Virgin Islands, it is the comments sections below […]
Agriculture service station returning to VG
The Department of Agriculture & Fisheries will be reinstating its Virgin Gorda service station that was destroyed during the September 2017 hurricanes. Agriculture Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley said the new facility will now operate from a custom-built container. “A custom-built […]
Fish Bay murder victim was Vincentian, two arrested
While releasing the identity of the man shot and killed in Fish Bay on March 15, the police have announced that two persons have been arrested in connection to the murder. The victim is 38-year-old Long Trench resident, Deverson Williams […]
Urgent action needed to address surge in crime
Opposition Leader Marlon Penn has called on the government and the National Security Council (NSC) to roll out “strong and urgent action” to address the glaring incidents of serious crime affecting the territory over the last few months. Penn made […]
