At least one elected leader has called for censorship of online blogs as a means of protecting the BVI’s reputation and preventing members of the public from defaming others. In the British Virgin Islands, it is the comments sections below […]
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Agriculture service station returning to VG
The Department of Agriculture & Fisheries will be reinstating its Virgin Gorda service station that was destroyed during the September 2017 hurricanes. Agriculture Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley said the new facility will now operate from a custom-built container. “A custom-built […]
Fish Bay murder victim was Vincentian, two arrested
While releasing the identity of the man shot and killed in Fish Bay on March 15, the police have announced that two persons have been arrested in connection to the murder. The victim is 38-year-old Long Trench resident, Deverson Williams […]
Urgent action needed to address surge in crime
Opposition Leader Marlon Penn has called on the government and the National Security Council (NSC) to roll out “strong and urgent action” to address the glaring incidents of serious crime affecting the territory over the last few months. Penn made […]
Residents want heightened police presence following daylight murder
On the heels of a shocking daylight murder in Fish Bay on Tuesday, residents are calling for a heightened police presence within their communities. A man was gunned downed inside his vehicle which was riddled with bullet holes following the […]
Commissioner chided for publicly discussing Security Council matters
Deputy Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said it was inappropriate for Police Commissioner Michael Matthews to publicly discuss matters of the National Security Council (NSC) during a recent interview with ZBVI radio. In that interview, Commissioner Matthews responded to Neville ‘Sheep’ […]
Over 6,000 vaccinated to date, mostly frontline workers
As the BVI gets ready to receive its second shipment of AstraZeneca vaccines from the United Kingdom, Health Minister Carvin Malone has announced that a total of 6,403 persons have been vaccinated to date. The minister, who was speaking on […]
Flood-prone Ballast Bay road to be repaired before hurricane season
Despite a week-and-a-half’s delay in road repairs in the flood-prone area of Ballast Bay, the contractor on the project — FDL Consult Incorporated — said the works should be completed before the next hurricane season. The project encountered a hitch […]
UPDATE: Fish Bay gunshot victim confirmed dead
Police have confirmed the death of a man who was gunned down in Fish Bay Tuesday afternoon. The man’s identity has not been released but the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force said it will provide further details in a future […]
Teen charged for 2019 truck crash that killed rider
A teen has been charged with dangerous driving and attempting to pervert the course of justice concerning the 2019 Duff’s Bottom accident that took the life of 20-year-old, Ryan Adams. Charged is 19-year-old Erick Rabsatt of Purcell Estate. Rabsatt, who […]
