Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has stressed the importance of eradicating corruption and the perception of corruption surrounding officials in the BVI. The Premier’s statement comes as the government seeks to tighten the integrity framework and ensure transparent governance. Premier Wheatley’s […]
Archive for July, 2024
Walwyn slams integrity bill over conflict provisions
Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has criticised the Integrity in Public Life Amendment Bill for containing provisions he suggested were unnecessary and could potentially get public officials into trouble. Speaking in the House of Assembly recently, Walwyn highlighted its potential […]
J’Adon George and Chanecia Pinnock Crowned Mr and Miss Junior BVI
On July 29, J’Adon George and Chanecia Pinnock were crowned Mister and Miss Junior BVI at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, marking the conclusion of the 70th Emancipation Festival’s final pageant. J’Adon George, one of two contestants for the […]
Governor responds to redaction uproar over law enforcement report
Governor Daniel Pruce rebuffed claims that a recent law enforcement and security review should have been redacted, arguing that it was standard practice for such reports to be published and that much thought went into its release. Numerous complaints emerged […]
Grim weekend! Police probe two fatalities and gunshot wounding
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has launched three major investigations following two deaths and one injury. The incidents, which occurred over the weekend, have prompted the RVIPF to appeal for public assistance. The first two incidents are related […]
One dead in Road Town shooting Sunday morning
A man was killed in a shooting incident in Road Town early Sunday morning, July 28. The incident occurred near Market Square. Highly placed sources indicate that the victim was shot and killed while traveling in his car, which was […]
Late night shooting in Baughers Bay
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has launched an investigation into a shooting incident that occurred on the main island of Tortola late Saturday night. At least one person was reportedly injured in the shooting, which took place in […]
UPDATE: Young Blood wins Calypso crown with marijuana education
Marcus ‘Young Blood’ Mark has been crowned the 2024 Calypso Monarch, winning the competition by schooling the audience about the cannabis. The Virgin Gorda-born calypsonian won the annual competition on Saturday night, July 27, at the festival grounds in Road […]
Body found drifting on dinghy near Marina Cay
The body of an unidentified male has been discovered drifting on a dinghy between Marina Cay and Great Camanoe. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) received a report about the body at approximately 7 am. on Saturday, July 27. […]
Attorney: Fahie confident about appeal in ‘fantasy conviction’
Disgraced former Premier Andrew Fahie’s legal team has indicated that Fahie remains optimistic as he approaches his sentencing hearing next month, following his conviction for drug trafficking and money laundering earlier this year. Fahie’s appeal attorney, Richard Della Fera, reported […]
