Some members of the Opposition stalled Tuesday’s House of Assembly (HOA) sitting, forcing a recess over what they argued were breaches of standing order regulations. Second District Representative Melvin “Mitch” Turnbull led the charge, contending that the Opposition was not […]
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Gov’t urges residents to ‘wrap it up’ as STI cases increase
The Ministry of Health and Social Development has reported an increase in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) across the Virgin Islands and is encouraging residents to practice safe sex, particularly as Valentine’s Day approaches. Public Health Officer Renee Leonard highlighted the […]

BVI has a water crisis, Premier admits
Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley has acknowledged that the British Virgin Islands is grappling with a severe water crisis, citing ageing infrastructure and financial constraints as major obstacles. Speaking on a local radio show, the Premier admitted that the situation requires […]

$4M contract signed for Cane Garden Bay sewer network
Connect Enterprise Ltd has been awarded a four-million-dollar contract for the procurement and installation of a new sewer network system in Cane Garden Bay. The contract, valued at just under four million dollars, was officially awarded after a four-year delay, according […]

Mather to confront Premier over self-determination push
Territorial At-Large Representative Stacy Mather is set to challenge Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley on his government’s strong push for self-determination during today’s House of Assembly sitting. Mather intends to question the Premier on the lack of widespread public consensus on […]

Public to weigh in on Human Rights bill
The Deputy Governor’s Office has announced that public meetings will continue across the four main islands, allowing residents to review the Human Rights Commission Bill and provide feedback. “The launch of this process marks a critical phase in the legislative […]

RVIPF investigates weekend shooting
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed a shooting incident near Greenland Field shortly after 10 p.m. on Sunday, February 9. “Initial inquiries indicate that a group of males were approached by three masked individuals. Upon seeing what […]

RVIPF denies media claims of assault between top officers
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has responded to a local media report alleging that Assistant Police Commissioner Pam Trevillion assaulted Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline Vanterpool. The article, published on February 10, claimed that an “altercation” occurred in […]

RVIPF charges man with possession of prohibited gun and ammo
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has charged 32-year-old George Ollivierre Jr. with possession of a prohibited firearm and two counts of unlawful possession of explosives. According to an RVIPF press release issued on Monday, February 10, Ollivierre was […]

MALE President calls for Juvenile Centre amid rising crime in BVI
President of Mentoring Anointed Leaders Everywhere (MALE), Henderson Tittle, is calling for the establishment of a juvenile detention and rehabilitation centre in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) to help steer troubled young men away from a life of crime. In […]