The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) has announced that it will be hosting its biennial emergency simulation exercises at the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport (Beef Island), the Auguste George International Airport (Anegada), and the Virgin Gorda International Airport (Virgin Gorda). […]
Archive for October, 2023
Health officials want exchange programmes for departing nurses
Health Officials remain concerned about the mass migration of nurses and other health professionals from the region to the US and UK, among other countries. At a recent press conference which looked at outcomes of the 9th OECS Council of […]
No evidence of foul play in police detective’s death so far
Governor John Rankin has revealed that no foul play has been observed so far in the tragic and sudden death of Detective Sergeant Paul France of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). Rankin said a pathologist will arrive in […]
Top cop explains leaked email that went viral
In an attempt to end speculation among residents, Police Commissioner Mark Collins has explained that a leaked email from his office that recently went viral was not linked to any serious or criminal investigation in the community. The email hit […]
Police stations in East and West End to reopen!
Following a string of burglaries and violent crimes across the territory, Police Commissioner Mark Collins has announced that the police stations in East End and West End communities will reopen as of Monday October 16. There’s been an uptick in […]
Raise them right! Premier appeals to families over crime
As incidents of serious crime continue to escalate in the territory, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has urged families and community members to play a greater role in raising children to be productive, law-abiding citizens. Over the past months, the territory […]
Collection bin set up for donations to embattled former Premier
Ahead of Andrew Fahie’s trial in the United States, residents are being invited to offer a financial contribution to the embattled former Premier of the British Virgin Islands. Fahie was arrested in 2022 for conspiracy to traffic cocaine from the […]
Premier explains Prospect Reef neglect
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has stated that the absence of a board of directors is the primary reason for the current state of neglect at the former Prospect Reef Hotel area. “Prospect Reef is a company. I believe the company […]
Unrealistic COI deadlines required extension — Premier
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has blamed what he described as unrealistic deadlines for the slow progress in implementing some of the reforms by the agreed deadlines outlined in the Framework Agreement document between the United Kingdom and the BVI. “Recently, […]
East End businesswoman in anguish after robbery
Owner of East End’s Mangrove Bakery, Zelma Williams has bemoaned the lack of police presence in the community, after thieves vandalised her business on October 10. The businesswoman said the door to her establishment was damaged and thieves took off […]
