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Governor Daniel Pruce in front of the vessel that was carrying the 1.8 tonnes of cocaine.

Governor pleads for help after massive drug haul

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 […]

by / on March 8, 2024 at 5:55 AM /
Judge upholds Fahie’s guilty verdict after 2 jurors seek to back out

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 […]

by / on March 7, 2024 at 3:51 PM /
Time for a decision on pension scheme

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 […]

by / on March 7, 2024 at 7:35 AM /
Newly appointed magistrate, Hakim Creque (left) and governor Daniel Pruce.

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 […]

by / on March 7, 2024 at 6:15 AM /
Sorry, no funds allotted to fix Anegada roads

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. […]

by / on March 7, 2024 at 6:14 AM /
How does the BVI’s ambulance services measure up?

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 […]

by / on March 7, 2024 at 6:06 AM /
Dr Wheatley

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 […]

by / on March 7, 2024 at 6:01 AM /
Contributed photo of the cocaine in question.

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 […]

by / on March 6, 2024 at 5:30 PM /
Dr Wheatley

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, […]

by / on March 6, 2024 at 7:59 AM /
Junior ESHS students at their Road Town campus.

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 […]

by / on March 6, 2024 at 6:20 AM /