Governor Daniel Pruce issued a strong call to action, urging individuals with any knowledge concerning the recent significant drug seizure in the BVI’s territorial waters to come forward. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), in a collaborative effort with […]
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Judge upholds Fahie’s guilty verdict after 2 jurors seek to back out
A Miami judge has upheld the guilty verdicts handed down by a 12-member jury during the drug and money laundering trial of former Premier Andrew a month ago. US District Judge Kathleen Williams made that decision on Thursday after subpoenaing […]

Time for a decision on pension scheme
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has stressed that it is time for a review by the government on the issue of a contributory pension scheme for public servants. The Premier was at the time addressing concerns from Sixth District Representative Myron […]

Hakim Creque makes history as VG’s first full-time magistrate
“Your Honour.” That’s the new title Hakim Creque will go by, following his historic appointment as the first full-time magistrate of Virgin Gorda — the island of his birth. Creque was appointed by Governor Daniel Pruce with effect from March […]

Sorry, no funds allotted to fix Anegada roads
As the government gets ready to rehabilitate some 38 miles of roads across the territory, residents of Anegada will continue to have bumpy rides, as no funds were made available in the 2024 budget for roads on that sister island. […]

How does the BVI’s ambulance services measure up?
Ambulance response times in the BVI came under scrutiny during a recent House of Assembly sitting when Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn raised concerns over the issue. Walwyn questioned the ability of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) to meet […]

Premier disagrees COI reforms negatively affect economy
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has expressed disagreement that the Commission of Inquiry governance reforms have negatively affected the performance of the BVI economy. Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn questioned the Premier over whether he shared concerns over the issue and […]

Police make largest ever maritime drug bust in BVI
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed a significant cocaine seizure just off Hodges Creek, Tortola, late on Tuesday, March 5. While the exact quantity of cocaine seized has not been disclosed, authorities described it as the largest […]

Premier accused of taking credit for blocking UK rule
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has been criticised for taking credit for stopping the United Kingdom from suspending the BVI’s constitution and imposing direct rule after the Commission of Inquiry (COI). “They (UK) acknowledged that we had the leadership, the commitment, […]

Schools affected by BVI nursing shortage
As the BVI continues to grapple with the shortage of healthcare workers, students at two high schools are now being impacted as they have been without an on-campus nurse for some time now. The schools which are affected are the […]