Labour Minister Vincent Wheatley has announced that a task force has been established to help address the months-long work permit backlog at the Labour Department. Making the announcement in recent Facebook post, the minister said the formation of the Task […]
Archive for March, 2022
DPP files appeal against ‘no-case’ decision in Prevost, Power trial
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has filed an appeal against the decision to uphold the no-case submission in the trial of Pamphill Prevost and Simon Power. In a press release, the DPP’s Office said, “on 18th March […]
Reprehensible Act! Two arrested in parking lot shooting
Two persons have been arrested in relation to a shooting that took place last evening, March 20 at the parking lot adjacent to Bobby’s Supermarket in Road Town. In a release issued today by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force […]
Customs was under COI pressure; integrity questioned — Premier
Public officers — particularly those within Her Majesty‘s Customs — were under some degree of pressure from the Commission of Inquiry (COI) before last week’s crackdown on delinquent vessels in the charter yacht industry. Premier Andrew Fahie gave that indication […]
Scooter rider dies in Monday morning accident
Members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) are currently at the scene of another fatal scooter accident on the main island of Tortola. Reports from the police are that a scooter rider died in an accident on Pickering […]
Supply chain challenges, paperwork stymied Moorings’ compliance
Challenges with its supply chain and a large amount of paperwork were among the issues that helped to stymie compliance with government regulations for The Moorings and its charter yacht vessels, Vice President (VP) of Operations Peter Cochran has said. […]
Customs’ current crackdown on vessels will not affect Spring Regatta
The 2022 BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival will not be affected by Her Majesty’s Customs crackdown on vessels operating in the territory without proper compliance certification. Speaking at a recent press conference, Commissioner of Customs Wade Smith reassured the […]
Althea Scatliffe wins Inter-Primary School Track & Field Championship
Althea Scatliffe Primary School (ASPS) staved off a spirited effort from defending champion Joyce Samuels Primary School (JSPS) to capture the 2022 Inter Primary School Track and Field Championship. The ASPS Mighty Striders, as they are fondly known, finished with […]
Police investigating Sunday evening shooting at Bobby’s
The police are investigating a shooting that happened in the parking lot of Bobby’s Supermarket in Road Town earlier this evening, March 20. In a brief press statement around 8:30 pm on Sunday, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) […]
Police seeks help to locate injured man
The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). The Royal Virgin Islands Police is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Kassim Bentie, 44, who received serious injuries at an event in Jost Van Dyke […]
