Authorities are bringing in additional fire pumps and heavy equipment to help fast-track the process of extinguishing the two-week-old fire at the Cox Heath dump on Tortola. The additional equipment will arrive at the dump this week, said Chief Fire […]

By Mitsy Ellis-Simpson, Contributor This month symbolizes a proud moment, for me, witnessing the conviction of the people of our beloved British Virgin Islands. Not so much because I am for, or against, a march for our economic freedom, but […]

Residents have reported hearing explosions believed to be gunfire in the Baughers Bay area of Tortola. They reported hearing roughly three explosions around 8 o’clock on the evening of Wednesday, May 23. But, up to press time, police did not […]

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is reporting three arrests between May 13 and 19. In its latest arrest blotter, the RVIPF listed those persons and their charges as follows: Burglary On May 13, police arrested and charged Michael […]

Deputy Governor David Archer, Jr has been appointed the Acting Governor. Archer’s appointment took effect last Thursday, May 17. He is acting in the position until May 26 while Governor Augustus Jaspert is out of the territory. According to Section […]

The H Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) will be introducing short courses to support the local tourism industry. HLSCC President Janet Smith said the college will be offering courses in bartending, customer service, yacht crewing, and waitressing. Smith was addressing […]

Local activist and entrepreneur Patsy Lake wants the local business community to follow her lead and close shop early for the Decision March tomorrow, May 24. “I want to appeal to all employers to make the sacrifice,” Lake said during […]

Promoting Animal Welfare (PAW), a non-profit organisation in the BVI is seeking the public’s help in settling a $15,000 bill incurred as a result of the devastating hurricanes last September.  Founder of PAW BVI Natasha Ruscheinski said, following the disasters, more […]

A man who police allegedly held with 31 grams of marijuana has been granted $10,000 bail. Charged is 29-year-old Jost Van Dyke resident, Dwayne Donovan. The accused British Virgin Islands native is charged with possession of marijuana, and drug possession […]

The public is invited to submit entries with suggestions for a slogan for the upcoming Emancipation celebrations. Entries must include the words “Festival 2018”.  Winner of the slogan competition will be awarded a cash prize of $250.00. All entries should […]