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The Ebenezer Thomas Primary School in Sea Cows Bay was the first instituion to paticipate in the Speaker's new parliamentary initiative.

Fraser promises AC fix at Ebenezer Thomas Primary by end of week

Students and teachers at the Ebenezer Thomas Primary School in Sea Cows Bay can now expect repairs to the education facility’s air-conditioning unit as it has been out of commission for quite a while. The promise was made by Third […]

by / on September 13, 2022 at 7:24 AM /
Acting CEO of the RDA Anthony McMaster.

Everything at RDA transparent and above board — McMaster

The Recovery & Development Agency (RDA) has sought to set the record straight regarding the costs for some of its projects after concerns were raised recently over whether value for money was being achieved by the entity. After the RDA […]

by / on September 13, 2022 at 7:14 AM /
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley

Premier in Cayman for tourism event then off to UK for funeral

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley is currently away from the territory attending a Caribbean Tourism Organisation event in the Cayman Islands and thereafter to the United Kingdom for the Queen’s funeral. The Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Cayman Event 2022 will be held […]

by / on September 12, 2022 at 1:12 PM /
Vincent Wheatley

Wheatley calls on Governor to probe non-performing Crown leases

Former Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Vincent Wheatley, has urged Governor John Rankin to look into the issue of non-performing Crown leases, arguing that the current situation should not be allowed to continue. The Ninth District Representative noted in […]

by / on September 12, 2022 at 8:13 AM /
Claude Skelton Cline

Don’t become political enemies! CSC ‘repents’ for role in divisiveness

Controversial political commentator Pastor Claude Skelton Cline calls on the people of the territory to reject being political enemies and apologised for any role he might have played in the past in creating a culture of division.  Speaking during the […]

by / on September 12, 2022 at 8:08 AM /
Ryan Geluk

Concerns raised about rise in early onset of Alzheimer’s in BVI

There has been a recent trend of early onset of Alzheimer’s in people younger than the typical age group and it is deemed as worrying for a small territory like the Virgin Islands. President of the BVI Alzheimer’s Association (BVIAA) […]

by / on September 12, 2022 at 8:06 AM /
Kasadiyah Baird was reported missing Saturday evening and found some time after.

Cops open follow-up probe into missing 12yo who was later found

The police have opened up an investigation into the disappearance of a 12-year-old who has since been found. The minor was found shortly after a missing report was issued by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) on Saturday night […]

by / on September 12, 2022 at 7:51 AM /
King Charles III

BVI proclaims King Charles III as its monarch

The BVI held a brief ceremony yesterday, September 11 to proclaim Charles III King of the territory. During the ceremony which was attended by Premier Dr Natalio Whealtey, other members of the House of Assembly (HOA), and Deputy Governor David […]

by / on September 12, 2022 at 7:34 AM /
7 illegal immigrants detained on Great Thatch

7 illegal immigrants detained on Great Thatch

The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). Seven illegal immigrants are now in the custody of immigration officers after being detained on Great Thatch early this morning. Following notification from the US Coast […]

by / on September 9, 2022 at 2:07 PM /
BVI holds gun salute for the Queen

BVI holds gun salute for the Queen

Members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) held a gun salute honouring the life of Queen Elizabeth II at Queen Elizabeth Park earlier this afternoon. Speaking at the brief ceremony, Governor John Rankin said for most of the […]

by / on September 9, 2022 at 2:05 PM /