BBC: A deadly hurricane which has been tearing through the Caribbean is intensifying as it moves towards Jamaica. Hurricane Beryl is now a category five storm, meaning its winds and storm surges could prove catastrophic. The storm made landfall on […]
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PHOTOS: OneVI Poker Run 2024
The One VI Music Festival concluded its festivities with the One VI Poker Run on Sunday, June 30, when BVI native Jordan Romney won the best hand in the competition and ultimately gained first place. He was awarded an $8,000 […]
Dinghy theft on the rise! Police urge boaters to protect vessels
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is urging boaters and charter companies to enhance security measures due to increased dinghy thefts. With the recent uptick in dinghy thefts across the territory, the RVIPF has intensified its efforts to combat […]
Windward Islands on alert as Beryl advances
Residents across the Caribbean are bracing for Hurricane Beryl’s impact, with expectations of three to six inches of rain, hurricane-force winds, and dangerous storm surges. Swells generated by Beryl are likely to create hazardous surf and rip currents, further adding […]
Massive turnout for One VI Music Festival
After a 10-year hiatus, the One VI Music Festival made its return on June 28 for its first night of festivities at Cane Garden Bay Beach, which was packed with patrons. The festival kicked off with a mix of local […]
Three males arrested for guns and ammo found in vehicles
Three male suspects are in police custody following the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force’s (RVIPF) seizure of three high-powered firearms this week. A media release from the RVIPF stated that the guns were recovered in two separate incidents. The first […]
Noncompliant cops! | Damning report reveals RVIPF’s failures
A recent review of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) revealed a concerning lack of internal governance and performance management structures. The review, commissioned by the Governor in response to the 2022 Commission of Inquiry (COI) report, found that […]
Law enforcement review recommends term limits for DPP
A recent law enforcement review has recommended that there should be term limits for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The review suggests that the DPP should be appointed on a fixed-term contract, renewable at the discretion […]
98% pass rate as 165 students graduate from ESHS this year
Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) currently boasts an impressive 98 percent pass rate among its graduating class of 2024. The school held its graduation ceremony at the Multipurpose Sports Complex in Road Town yesterday, Thursday, June 27, where 165 students […]
Avanell Morton elected as new President of the BVIFA
The BVI Football Association (BVIFA) held its biennial general election this week, where Avanell Morton was elected as the new President of the BVIFA. Morton, who formerly served as Vice-President, replaced Andy Bickerton, who resigned as BVIFA President in December […]
