The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has issued a public warning against the distribution of child pornography following reports of a video involving high school students being circulated on social media. Chief Inspector Kenrick Davis cautioned that anyone convicted […]
Archive for 2025
Sentencing of quartet set for Feb 17 in Catherine Pickering murder case
Four of the six men charged in connection with the 2021 murder of Catherine Pickering have pleaded guilty to firearm and robbery charges, while the remaining two continue to face murder charges. Sentencing for the four is scheduled for February […]
Smith’s Ferry adds new vessel to its fleet
Smith’s Ferry Services has introduced a new vessel, I Legend, increasing its fleet to two. During a ceremonial launch on Sunday, February 2, Marjorie Smith, President of the company, highlighted that the vessel was named in honor of her father, the […]
Police taking fresh approach to tackling crime in 2025
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has announced a new strategy to tackle crime in 2025 following reports of a 12 percent increase in criminal activity across the territory. The RVIPF stated that they are adopting a bold and […]
Alliance wants more youth and women leaders in House of Assembly
Calls for greater youth and female representation in the House of Assembly have intensified, with Territorial At-Large Representative Stacy Mather urging more inclusive leadership. During a recent press conference, Mather, who was joined by Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn and […]
BVI’s Financial Services appeal board re-established
The government has reinstated the Financial Services Appeal Board (FSAB) to strengthen transparency and fairness in the financial sector. The FSAB operates under the Financial Services Appeal Board Act, serving as an independent body to review decisions made by the […]
Poor planning blamed for BVI’s infrastructure woes
Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has argued that poor planning and lack of investment have left the BVI grappling with deteriorating infrastructure. Speaking at a press conference recently, Walwyn pointed to failing roads, inadequate water supply, and government mismanagement, contending […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
