A 53-year-old transient who claims to be grieving his deceased brother has been given a ‘discount’ on his prison sentence. Ivan Govia, who is no stranger to the court, was sentenced after confessing to resisting arrest, using insulting language, and disorderly […]

The two-year drug trial involving accused cocaine dealers Tariq Aaron and Leshaughn Smith has concluded. The trial came to an end on Wednesday when the accused duo opted to ‘remain silent’ and not give any testimony in the case against […]

The Government of the Virgin Islands is inviting consultants to provide expressions of interest for consultancy services for project management support. Expressions of Interest must be submitted electronically to the Ministry of Finance via the email ([email protected]) and copied to […]

Member countries in the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) are being encouraged to model the BVI’s education system, which has been receiving notable praise from some education officials in the region. Among those officials that have recognized the territory […]

Local law enforcement has reportedly held a woman attempting to depart the territory with a large quantity of cash strapped to her body and in her vagina. The woman along with a male travelling-companion was reportedly held at the Terrance […]

Congress of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) is meeting on Saturday to select the election candidate who will replace Julian Fraser as the party’s political contender for the Third Electoral District. Fraser has held the seat for the VIP since […]

A 58-year-old father, his son, and the son’s common-law wife have been accused of being involved in a drug ring after $26,000 worth of cocaine along with a gun and ammunition were found among their possession last weekend. Huntums Ghut […]

Businesswoman and outspoken Virgin Gorda resident Shereen Flax-Charles said she is weighing whether to run for office in the next General Election. Flax-Charles said she has been mulling the prospect of contesting at the elections since being inundated with requests from […]

PRESS RELEASE: The BVI has lauded the United Nations (UN) for support provided by various UN agencies over the last 12 months and appealed for additional technical assistance to support the territory’s recovery. On September 25 in the margins of […]

The remnants of Kirk has regained strength and has regenerated into a tropical storm. “Tropical-storm-force winds are expected to stay south of the territory. However, outer rain bands from the system may create unstable conditions,” the Department of Disaster Management […]