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Opposition members force recess over HOA regulation breach

Opposition members force recess over HOA regulation breach

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 […]

by / on February 11, 2025 at 5:44 PM /
Gov’t urges residents to ‘wrap it up’ as STI cases increase

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 […]

by / on February 11, 2025 at 7:50 AM /
BVI has a water crisis, Premier admits

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 […]

by / on February 11, 2025 at 7:44 AM /
$4M contract signed for Cane Garden Bay sewer network

$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 […]

by / on February 11, 2025 at 7:17 AM /
Mather to confront Premier over self-determination push

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 […]

by / on February 11, 2025 at 6:13 AM /
Public to weigh in on Human Rights bill

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 […]

by / on February 11, 2025 at 6:02 AM /
RVIPF investigates weekend shooting

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 […]

by / on February 10, 2025 at 5:45 PM /
RVIPF denies media claims of assault between top officers

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 […]

by / on February 10, 2025 at 1:41 PM /
RVIPF charges man with possession of prohibited gun and ammo

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 […]

by / on February 10, 2025 at 1:05 PM /
MALE President calls for Juvenile Centre amid rising crime in BVI

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 […]

by / on February 10, 2025 at 8:15 AM /