The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed the murder of a young man during a shooting incident in the early morning hours of Wednesday, January 15. Details remain unclear, but police confirmed the incident occurred in the Purcell […]
Archive for January, 2025
Penn should join the VIP government, Skelton Cline suggests
Talk show host and political commentator Claude Skelton Cline has suggested that Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn consider joining the government. Appearing on his Honestly Speaking radio programme, Skelton Cline argued that unity within the Virgin Islands’ political leadership is […]
Water & Sewerage Authority Act to be repealed and replaced
The government has announced plans to repeal the Water and Sewerage Authority Act of 2022. Governor Daniel Pruce announced the move during the recently delivered Speech from the Throne, which marked the opening of the new legislative session. The repeal […]
Iris Penn Smith Clinic closure due to staff shortage
The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has revealed that the temporary closure of the Iris Penn Smith Clinic in East End is due to a staff shortage. Marketing & Public Relations Manager at the BVIHSA, Damion Grange, confirmed the staffing […]
Heritage and ‘Morning Braff’ return to airwaves today
The International Morning Braff Show, hosted by Floyd “Heritage” Burnett, resumes broadcasting today, January 15. After a months-long hiatus, the programme returns to Tola Radio VI (100.5 FM), marking the start of the station’s 10th-anniversary celebrations. According to a press […]
PHOTO OF THE DAY: What a dump!
This BVI News photo taken in Sea Cow’s Bay today, January 14, in the Third District on Tortola highlights an ongoing issue with indiscriminate dumping. Solid waste, including old appliances, a mattress and even a door, have been left along […]
A Rotary ride for the new year!
The Rotary Club of Central Tortola recently announced Aneil Caine as the winner of its annual car raffle, held in December 2024. Caine is now the proud owner of the coveted 2024 Changan Uni-K. The raffle, which began in August […]
High Court rules against ‘Heritage’ in radio feud
The High Court has dismissed a case brought by Floyd “Heritage” Burnett, operating as Tola Radio VI, against Caribbean Cellular Telephone Ltd (CCT) in the Virgin Islands. Burnett sought interim relief after CCT terminated their long-standing service agreement. The dispute […]
We are putting handcuffs on the police — Premier Wheatley
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has argued that outdated laws hinder the prosecution of offences involving digital evidence. Dr Wheatley was at the time debating the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Amendment Bill 2025, which passed with amendments by the House of […]
BVI launches digital embarkation and disembarkation cards
The government has modernised its travel procedures by introducing a digital Embarkation and Disembarkation (ED) Card system, effective January 1, 2025. This initiative streamlines the entry process for travellers and enhances data collection for border security and tourism development. Acting […]
