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Archive for January, 2025

Twins and teen on gun charge granted bail!

Twins and teen on gun charge granted bail!

Twin brothers Kaheem and Kadeem Callwood, both 22, have been offered bail after being among four individuals charged in connection with a police search operation that uncovered two firearms and multiple rounds of ammunition. The other two are Jerry Smith, […]

by / on January 31, 2025 at 3:55 PM /
Should cruise passengers pay BVI’s environmental levy?

Should cruise passengers pay BVI’s environmental levy?

Former Junior Minister of Trade and Economic Development, Shereen Flax-Charles, has once again raised the question of imposing the $10 environmental levy on cruise ship passengers. She made the suggestion during the recently concluded Tourism Summit, which was hosted for […]

by / on January 31, 2025 at 2:52 PM /
Gov’t working with police as sex drugs hit schools

Gov’t working with police as sex drugs hit schools

The Ministry of Education said it is intensifying efforts with law enforcement agencies to address the alarming introduction of illegal substances, including alcohol, marijuana-infused edibles, and sexual enhancement drugs, into secondary schools. The move comes after recent reports of students […]

by / on January 31, 2025 at 7:28 AM /
Opposition failed miserably after elections, Walwyn concedes

Opposition failed miserably after elections, Walwyn concedes

Opposition lawmaker Myron Walwyn has admitted that the divided political landscape following the 2023 general elections played a significant role in the Opposition’s failure to secure governance. Speaking at a recent press conference, acknowledged that factionalism cost them the election […]

by / on January 31, 2025 at 6:23 AM /
Walwyn unfazed by DPP’s appeal of Breach of Trust case

Walwyn unfazed by DPP’s appeal of Breach of Trust case

Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn says he is not concerned about the Director of Public Prosecutions’ (DPP) decision to appeal the recent dismissal of his breach of trust case. During a recent discussion involving members of the Progressive Virgin Islands […]

by / on January 31, 2025 at 6:21 AM /
Gov’t sees 31.3% increase in customer service ratings

Gov’t sees 31.3% increase in customer service ratings

The BVI government has recorded a 31.3 percent increase in customer service ratings across the territory for 2024, according to Director of Customer Service Kedimone Rubaine. Rubaine said the 2024 Recap Edition of the Customer Service Newsletter reflects a 93.8 […]

by / on January 31, 2025 at 6:20 AM /
Alliance pushes for economic diversification plan

Alliance pushes for economic diversification plan

A newly formed political alliance is calling for urgent action to revitalise the economy, arguing that the territory cannot afford to continue relying on tourism and financial services alone. The group, comprising opposition members Myron Walwyn, Melvin “Mitch” Turnbull, and […]

by / on January 31, 2025 at 6:04 AM /
Walwyn, Turnbull, Mather form alliance ahead of next elections

Walwyn, Turnbull, Mather form alliance ahead of next elections

Three members of the parliamentary Opposition—Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull and Stacy ‘Buddha’ Mather of the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM), along with Myron Walwyn of the National Democratic Party (NDP)—have announced an alliance with the aim of forming a single political […]

by / on January 30, 2025 at 2:19 PM /
Police concerned over high school ‘sex drugs’

Police concerned over high school ‘sex drugs’

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has raised concerns over the consumption of suspected ecstasy and sexual enhancement substances, including PPC, also known as ‘Pink Pussycat’, by students at the Elmore Stoutt High School. Chief Inspector Kenrick Davis, head […]

by / on January 30, 2025 at 7:27 AM /
BVI becoming a dumping ground

BVI becoming a dumping ground

Political commentator and clergyman Claude Skelton Cline has raised concerns about the BVI becoming a dumping ground for derelict vehicles, waste, and substandard imports. Appearing on his Honestly Speaking radio programme, the talk show host urged residents to take responsibility […]

by / on January 30, 2025 at 6:17 AM /