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 […]
Archive for July, 2024
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]