Motorists who disobey lawful instructions from the police — to include refusing to disclose their identity — could face up to a year in prison under the government’s proposed Police Act of 2023. Under the proposed legislation, it is […]
Archive for February, 2023
One more arrested in connection to RVIPF’s human trafficking probe
The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force executed an additional three search warrants and arrested a female on suspicion of money laundering yesterday as part of ongoing […]
Revised Police Bill: Officers must use ‘reasonable force’ for immunity
A revised version of the government’s controversial policing Bill of 2019 is still proposing to give cops immunity when executing a warrant. However, the revised bill now includes an additional condition. The 2019 version of the proposed bill had attracted […]
Former Premier dismisses calls for return to politics
Former Premier Dr D Orlando Smith has pushed back on calls that he should return to active politics to help navigate the BVI away from its current impasse with the United Kingdom (UK). Dr Smith made reference to his age, […]
Over 130 marijuana plants discovered near VG national park
More than 130 marijuana plants were recently found near land owned by the National Parks Trust. The Royal Virgins Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confirmed the discovery while providing responses to a BVI News inquiry yesterday, February 7. “Officers of the […]
Fraser bemoans ‘horrors’ of outstanding public service increments
Opposition Leader Julian Fraser has protested what he described as the horrors of unpaid and outstanding increments for public servants. “I don’t like the idea of running into a public officer and having to learn of the horrors that the […]
Premier denounces violence after latest killing
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has once again called for an end to the spate of gun violence that has ensnared the territory in recent years following yet another brazen daylight shooting. The Premier’s call comes in the wake of the […]
BVITB confirms Rhodni Skelton’s departure from organisation
The BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) has confirmed reports that Rhodni Skelton will be departing from his post at the BVITB and described his time spent with the state-owned entity as “invaluable”. Skelton served as Deputy Director of Tourism for the […]
Police release identity of murder victim from bar shooting
The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force can now confirm the victim in yesterday’s shooting incident as Yan Edwards, 42 of Long Look. Initial investigations indicate that […]
Former Premier rallies NDP base as wife mulls entering election race
Former First Lady of the territory Lorna Smith has indicated her intention to potentially become a candidate at the upcoming general elections which are due in the next few months. Her position came through a proxy in the form of […]
