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Archive for July, 2024

Cop arrested for attempt to smuggle contraband into HM prison

Cop arrested for attempt to smuggle contraband into HM prison

A police constable attached to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has been arrested in connection with reports of an attempt to smuggle contraband into His Majesty’s Prison on Friday, July 5. According to a statement released by the […]

by / on July 7, 2024 at 8:44 PM /
UPDATE: One arrested after shooting that led to injured cop

UPDATE: One arrested after shooting that led to injured cop

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has arrested a suspect believed to be responsible for a shooting incident at UP’s Cineplex Saturday night, July 6. In a press release issued on Sunday, July 7, the police did not disclose […]

by / on July 7, 2024 at 1:33 AM /
RiteWay launches monthly charity initiative

RiteWay launches monthly charity initiative

Roadtown Wholesale, which operates RiteWay Food Market, has reintroduced its philanthropic Charity Button initiative in partnership with its customers to give back to charity. The Charity Button serves as a bridge between donors and charitable causes, making the act of […]

by / on July 6, 2024 at 8:30 AM /
CGB woman charged for giving false info to Immigration

CGB woman charged for giving false info to Immigration

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has charged a woman for uttering a forged document to the BVI Immigration Department. The accused has been identified as 31-year-old Tasheka Bernard of Cane Garden Bay. She is charged with one count […]

by / on July 5, 2024 at 3:20 PM /
One injured in midnight shooting in Sea Cows Bay

One injured in midnight shooting in Sea Cows Bay

One male was injured in a shooting incident in Sea Cow’s Bay shortly after midnight on Friday, July 5. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confirmed the incident during a brief statement this morning. According to the RVIPF, they […]

by / on July 5, 2024 at 8:41 AM /
Rymer defends power cuts at BVIHSA clinics

Rymer defends power cuts at BVIHSA clinics

Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer has defended the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) following recent power cuts to clinics operated by the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) across the territory. Rymer explained that the BVIHSA is experiencing significant financial challenges […]

by / on July 5, 2024 at 8:35 AM /
Skelton: ‘Some of us need to go to jail!’

Skelton: ‘Some of us need to go to jail!’

Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton has condemned the government’s Registration Apprenticeship Training Employment and Development (RATED) programme and the rapidly declining state of infrastructure in the territory, arguing that some lawmakers should be imprisoned. Speaking in the House of Assembly yesterday, […]

by / on July 5, 2024 at 8:27 AM /
Major expansion proposed for Nanny Cay marina

Major expansion proposed for Nanny Cay marina

Nanny Cay Resort & Marina is planning a significant expansion of its marina. General Manager Miles Sutherland Pilch announced this proposal during a community meeting at the Valerie O. Thomas Community Centre in Sea Cow’s Bay on Thursday. The meeting […]

by / on July 5, 2024 at 8:18 AM /
Things have never been this bad — Walwyn

Things have never been this bad — Walwyn

Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn offered a grim depiction of the economic and social struggles facing the territory, insisting that despite previous trials, the current state of affairs is unprecedented. “I have not seen the economy of this country as […]

by / on July 5, 2024 at 7:40 AM /
Willock charged with forgery, misusing office

Willock charged with forgery, misusing office

Former House Speaker Julian Willock was arrested and charged with multiple criminal offences today, July 4, 2024, as confirmed by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). The charges stem from two separate investigations involving allegations of visa waiver misconduct […]

by / on July 4, 2024 at 4:45 PM /