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Arrest Blotter: Five recently charged

Arrest Blotter: Five recently charged

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is reporting five arrests between April 22 and 28. In its latest arrest blotter, the RVIPF listed those persons and their charges as follows: Unlawful Possession of a controlled drug Police arrested and […]

by / on May 2, 2018 at 1:42 PM /
‘Father would never intentionally hurt that child’

‘Father would never intentionally hurt that child’

By Davion Smith, BVI News Journalist Realising he made what can be described as the single worst blunder of his life, Michael Fearon clutched the lifeless body of his beloved 11-month-old child, wrapped her in his arms, and crashed to […]

by / on May 2, 2018 at 7:56 AM /
We will be taking action — Premier on UK decision

We will be taking action — Premier on UK decision

As the territory reacts to the UK’s decision to implement a policy that forces the BVI to reveal the names of all beneficial owners of offshore companies in the territory, government said it has been preparing for years for such […]

by / on May 2, 2018 at 7:39 AM /
Local lawyers donating free legal advice; $20K to schools

Local lawyers donating free legal advice; $20K to schools

Residents are being offered free legal advice from local lawyers, and three primary schools have a chance to win a share of $20,000 through a letter-writing contest being put on by the BVI Bar Association (BVIBA). The Bar Association is […]

by / on May 2, 2018 at 7:35 AM /
Poker Run definitely on; massive support

Poker Run definitely on; massive support

The 17th edition of the annual Poker Run is being projected to be the biggest one yet; with international competitors already pouring in. The nautical event will be held on Sunday, May 27. According to event organiser Nick Willis, boat […]

by / on May 2, 2018 at 7:30 AM /
East End senior citizens receive TV donation

East End senior citizens receive TV donation

Clarence Thomas Ltd (CTL) has donated a 50-inch flat screen television set to senior citizens who are part of the East End/Long Look Senior Engagement Programme. The company donated the $827 TV today at the East End/Long Look Community Centre. […]

by / on May 2, 2018 at 6:45 AM /
How UK’s anti-money laundering bill affects BVI

How UK’s anti-money laundering bill affects BVI

On Tuesday (May 1) the United Kingdom Parliament approved an amendment to their Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill. The amendment mandates that public registers of beneficial ownership be imposed on the BVI and other British Overseas Territories by the year […]

by / on May 2, 2018 at 6:01 AM /
Father of dead infant taken into custody — Police

Father of dead infant taken into custody — Police

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force said they have taken the father of the recently deceased 11-month-old girl in custody. The father was taken into custody in connection with the death of the infant. The infant was found unresponsive in […]

by / on May 1, 2018 at 3:11 PM /
UK votes against BVI | Premier calls emergency meeting

UK votes against BVI | Premier calls emergency meeting

Premier and Minister of Finance Dr D Orlando Smith has called an emergency government meeting in light of the United Kingdom parliament’s decision today to impose a public register of beneficial ownership on the BVI and other British Overseas Territories. […]

by / on May 1, 2018 at 12:08 PM /
BVI to host first Flood Protection Awareness Week

BVI to host first Flood Protection Awareness Week

For the first time, the British Virgin Islands will host a Flood Protection Awareness Week. The week will run from May 7 to 11 with a host of activities under the theme ‘Rebuilding a Flood Resilient Community Together’. According to […]

by / on May 1, 2018 at 12:01 PM /