On the heels of a shocking daylight murder in Fish Bay on Tuesday, residents are calling for a heightened police presence within their communities. A man was gunned downed inside his vehicle which was riddled with bullet holes following the […]
Archive for March, 2021
Commissioner chided for publicly discussing Security Council matters
Deputy Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said it was inappropriate for Police Commissioner Michael Matthews to publicly discuss matters of the National Security Council (NSC) during a recent interview with ZBVI radio. In that interview, Commissioner Matthews responded to Neville ‘Sheep’ […]
Over 6,000 vaccinated to date, mostly frontline workers
As the BVI gets ready to receive its second shipment of AstraZeneca vaccines from the United Kingdom, Health Minister Carvin Malone has announced that a total of 6,403 persons have been vaccinated to date. The minister, who was speaking on […]
Flood-prone Ballast Bay road to be repaired before hurricane season
Despite a week-and-a-half’s delay in road repairs in the flood-prone area of Ballast Bay, the contractor on the project — FDL Consult Incorporated — said the works should be completed before the next hurricane season. The project encountered a hitch […]
UPDATE: Fish Bay gunshot victim confirmed dead
Police have confirmed the death of a man who was gunned down in Fish Bay Tuesday afternoon. The man’s identity has not been released but the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force said it will provide further details in a future […]
Teen charged for 2019 truck crash that killed rider
A teen has been charged with dangerous driving and attempting to pervert the course of justice concerning the 2019 Duff’s Bottom accident that took the life of 20-year-old, Ryan Adams. Charged is 19-year-old Erick Rabsatt of Purcell Estate. Rabsatt, who […]
COI appoints solicitors experienced in organised crime, inquiries
The BVI’s Commission of Inquiry (COI) is now fully staffed, having officially appointed two solicitors to assist with the ongoing investigation. Back in January, Commissioner Sir Gary Hickinbottom had said the Commission could be able to consider their detailed procedures […]
BVIPA merging with Airports Authority
At a time when the decision-making of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) is being questioned by the public, government has announced its intention to merge it with another statutory body. It is to be merged with the BVI Airports Authority. […]
Get informed! Nat’l security council already has crime plan, Smith told
Police Commissioner Michael Matthews has said he is “surprised” and “disappointed” with government legislator Neville Smith for calling him out in the House of Assembly without first being properly informed. While decrying the state of crime in the territory last […]
Gov’t to construct performing arts centre this year
A modern centre for the performing arts is to be constructed in the British Virgin Islands. Government will be the entity that will be undertaking this development. Premier Andrew Fahie made that announcement in the House of Assembly last week […]
