Venezuelan national Ricardo Martinez who was among a group involved in a  high speed chase with police last month, was fined $6,500 for illegal entry after pleading guilty in the Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, September 10.Magistrate Christilyn Benjamin imposed the […]

The Ministry of Health and Social Development has announced the launch of the BVI Moves programme to commemorate Caribbean Wellness Day on Saturday, September 14, under the theme, “Power Through Collective Action.” The programme will kick off with a run […]

The absence of Territorial At-Large Representatives at a recent community meeting in Virgin Gorda has sparked criticism from local commentator Elvin Grant, who labelled their non-attendance as a “travesty”. The community meeting saw several residents raising concerns about delays in […]

According to police reports, approximately 12 young men aged 21 and under were arrested during the summer months of June and July. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has revealed that most of these young offenders are still teenagers. […]

BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) Chairman Ron Potter has refuted accusations that he was smirking during a recent community meeting in Virgin Gorda. Virgin Gorda resident Laura Fox publicly rebuked Potter during the meeting, arguing that Potter’s apparent smirk showed […]

Residents have expressed concern about the lack of emergency helicopter services for medical emergencies on the BVI’s outer islands. The issue arose at a recent Virgin Gorda community meeting after the death of Virgin Gorda resident Rovovion ‘Bucky’ Sprauve, who […]

Minister for Education Sharie de Castro and Minister for Health Vincent Wheatley are scheduled to attend the 9th Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Council of Ministers Meeting in St. Kitts and Nevis, starting today, Tuesday, September 10. According to […]

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed that a traffic accident involving three vehicles occurred in Sophie Bay shortly after 9 a.m. this morning, Monday, September 9. Police report that there were no injuries from the crash. Although […]

At a recent community meeting in Virgin Gorda, residents expressed intense frustration when BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) Chairman Ron Potter reportedly appeared smiling, despite serious discussions about delays in urgent medical care on the sister island. The incident, which […]

Residents of Virgin Gorda have expressed deep frustration with the government’s handling of healthcare services on the island, demanding greater accountability and improved emergency response. The issue arose at a recent community meeting where several residents raised concerns about delays […]