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Archive for February, 2024

Fahie’s lawyer ended call with undecided juror

Fahie’s lawyer ended call with undecided juror

New details have emerged concerning the interactions between an attorney for former Premier Andrew Fahie and a juror who changed their mind after agreeing that Fahie was guilty in his just-concluded drug and money laundering trial in Miami. One of […]

by / on February 19, 2024 at 7:37 AM /
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley. (GIS Photo)

Some persons want to be my enemy — Premier

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has accused some persons in the territory of waking up each day and wanting to be his enemy. The Premier made that statement while speaking in the House of Assembly recently. “I know that there are […]

by / on February 19, 2024 at 7:10 AM /
Deputy Premier Lorna Smith.

I will take decisive action against discriminatory charter companies

Deputy Premier and Labour Minister Lorna Smith said she would take action if it is shown that locals are being disenfranchised in the charter yacht industry. Smith was questioned by Second District Representative Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull over an apparent refusal […]

by / on February 19, 2024 at 6:47 AM /
Her Majesty's Prison in Balsam Ghut.

Prison Visiting Committee gets special training

The Ministry of Health and Social Development recently held training for members of the Prison Visiting Committee to enhance their knowledge of their roles in helping to protect inmates at His Majesty’s Prison. The Prison Visiting Committee is tasked with […]

by / on February 19, 2024 at 5:43 AM /
One dead, others harmed in barge incident

One dead, others harmed in barge incident

One person died this morning after losing consciousness in a tank on a barge located near Pockwood Pond, according to the police. BVI News understands that the deceased, whose identity is not yet known, was exposed to toxic chemicals around […]

by / on February 17, 2024 at 3:11 PM /
Attorney-at-law Daniel Fligelstone-Davies of Silk Legal

BVI’s cultural wear ‘pirated’, territorial song unfit — Davies

Local commentator and attorney Daniel Davies has lambasted the territory’s cultural wear and territorial song for their lack of originality and authenticity. “Some people might say I’m wrong for saying this, but to me, our cultural wear looks like a […]

by / on February 16, 2024 at 7:11 AM /
Deputy Premier and Labour Minister Lorna Smith

Should the police carry firearms in BVI?

Deputy Premier Lorna Smith said though the community is worried about the rise in crime and violence, the decision to allow all police officers to carry and use firearms must be carefully considered. Ordinarily, only officers attached to the Royal […]

by / on February 16, 2024 at 6:32 AM /
The Terrance B International Airport

Airport redevelopment project shows positive signs

The long-awaited airport development project, which will see the expansion of the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport is showing positive signs, as the government has awarded KPMG (BVI) Ltd the contract to undertake works related to the project. KPMG will […]

by / on February 16, 2024 at 6:18 AM /
Dozens of illegal immigrants found on Cooper Island

Dozens of illegal immigrants found on Cooper Island

A joint operation between the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and US Customs and Border Control led to the interception of a vessel suspected of carrying illegal immigrants. The incident unfolded just before midnight on February 14, and according […]

by / on February 16, 2024 at 6:15 AM /
Purcell man charged with drug possession

Purcell man charged with drug possession

Royanson Arrington, 32, of Purcell Estate was charged with two counts of unlawful possession of controlled drugs after he was arrested earlier this week. Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), acting on information received, arrested multiple persons […]

by / on February 16, 2024 at 5:34 AM /