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Archive for April, 2024

Rasheda Hodge

Rasheda Hodge appointed Official Receiver

The government has appointed Rasheda Hodge as the new Official Receiver, a move likely to fortify the oversight of corporate solvency in the territory. The new position is especially crucial after the Insolvency (Amendment) Act 2022. It places her at […]

by / on April 23, 2024 at 5:08 AM /
Local farmer Movine Fahie displays several wilted pumpkins from her  farm.

Paraquita Bay farmer blasts gov’t after losing crops

After losing 400 pounds of pumpkin due to unreliable water supply at Paraquita Bay, veteran farmer Movine Fahie has called for the current government to step down, saying they aren’t doing anything to improve agriculture in the territory. Successive administrations […]

by / on April 22, 2024 at 6:33 AM /
The BVI's pro athletes

Athletes get private sector support ahead of Olympics

As local athletes get ready to leave their mark at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, a number of private sector businesses and individuals have committed monetary support to assist the BVI Olympic Committee (BVIOC) that will be getting the stars […]

by / on April 22, 2024 at 6:28 AM /
Police apprehend 17 illegal immigrants

Police apprehend 17 illegal immigrants

An early morning tip-off led to the discovery of 17 suspected illegal immigrants hiding among the bushes in Cox Heath on Friday, April 19 the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) said. The group, comprising adults and children of various […]

by / on April 22, 2024 at 6:14 AM /
Two tourists missing in the BVI

Two tourists missing in the BVI

Officials have requested the public’s assistance in locating two missing tourists, Pascal Bosman from the Netherlands and Martire Cabrera from the Dominican Republic. According to the Department of Immigration, both individuals arrived in the territory aboard the cruise ship Norwegian […]

by / on April 22, 2024 at 5:44 AM /
Major player in BVI drug trafficking ring sentenced to 10 years

Major player in BVI drug trafficking ring sentenced to 10 years

Ruben Reyes, who was labelled a kingpin by US officials, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after he and four others were arrested in a drug bust in November 2020. Reyes pleaded guilty last year to conspiracy to […]

by / on April 21, 2024 at 6:17 AM /
Minister of Transportation, Works, & Utilities Kye Rymer.

50% reduction coming for electricity bills

Utilities Minister Kye Rymer has announced a groundbreaking initiative that promises to cut electricity bills by half for residents. The effort is part of a broader strategy by the government to tackle the high cost of living and promote sustainable […]

by / on April 19, 2024 at 9:52 AM /
We have to get a handle on gun crime

We have to get a handle on gun crime

D6 Representative has called on the government to fix the crime problem that is affecting the community. “We have to get a handle, as was said before, on crime in this country, particularly gun crimes,” Walwyn said recently. “The reality […]

by / on April 19, 2024 at 7:28 AM /
The East End Police Station on Tortola.

EE police station closed temporarily

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force announced that the East End Police Station will be closed today, Friday, April 19, until further notice. The RVIPF did not give any reasons for the sudden closure but said officers will continue to […]

by / on April 19, 2024 at 7:23 AM /
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Can gov’t give reliable shore power to cruise ships?

Although several sections of the residential and business communities often complain about frequent power outages, Works Minister Kye Rymer has stated that the government is considering a request to provide cruise ships with shore power. Shore power means the cruise […]

by / on April 19, 2024 at 6:21 AM /