Fourth District Representative Luce Hodge-Smith has voiced strong concerns about the seemingly endless stream of governance recommendations detailed in a recent law enforcement review report. This report, commissioned by the Governor and conducted by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and […]
Archive for June, 2024
RVIPF seeks vehicles amid shortage
In response to operational challenges, including a significant shortage of functional vehicles, the government has announced new tenders for the supply of vehicles for the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). The move addresses resource constraints that have impacted the […]
HM Prison advances COI compliance training
His Majesty’s (HM) Prison has reached a significant milestone in staff development, having completed more than 1,300 learning hours since the beginning of the year. This achievement was celebrated at a recent ‘Reward and Recognition Service’, which highlighted the institution’s […]
Westcott acquitted! Man accused of Nickera Smith’s murder freed
Ashan Westcott, the man accused of the 2016 murder of Nickera Smith, has been acquitted. Westcott was freed in the High Court this morning, Wednesday, June 26, after his attorney, Israel Bruce, successfully made a “no case submission.” Effectively, a […]
Skelton offended, says criminals being alerted in governor’s report
Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton said he was offended by the recent publication of a comprehensive law enforcement review that was commissioned by the Governor and conducted by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services. He argued that […]
Ticket prices for Miss BVI pageant spark social media reactions
As seven contestants get ready to compete in this year’s Miss BVI Pageant, some social media users have highlighted the cost of tickets to attend the show. The Virgin Islands Festival & Fairs Committee (VIFFC) posted the price of the […]
New law enforcement review very skewed and demoralising
Health Minister Vincent Wheatley has complained that the recently released law-enforcement review report confirmed elected officials’ concerns about systematic bureaucracy that has been compounded by implementing Commission of Inquiry (COI) recommendations. During yesterday’s sitting in the House of Assembly, Wheatley […]
Teejay and Nigy Boy to headline at the new and upcoming Sour Splash
Steve Parillon of YOLO Promotions has announced that Sour Splash 2024 is scheduled for August 4, featuring headline performances from international dancehall artistes Teejay and Nigy Boy. This event marks the first of what is anticipated to be an annual […]
Skull found! Court hears details on discovery of Nickera Smith’s remains
The officers involved in the murder investigation of Nickera Smith recently gave a chilling account of how her body was discovered in the area of Hawk’s Nest back in 2016. Smith’s body was found on March 30, that year, roughly […]
Fix it and move on! Premier downplays stalled QEII road project
Downplaying the poor execution of the “third-lane” road project along Waterfront Drive near Queen Elizabeth II Park, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has urged the Works Ministry to repair the area and move past the issue. That lane of the thoroughfare […]
