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 […]
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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 […]
UN report recommends clear independence timetable for the BVI
The United Nations has released a report recommending that the British Virgin Islands (BVI) establish a clear timeline for independence. The report follows a visit by the UN Special Committee on Decolonisation in August 2024, where officials assessed the territory’s […]
Gov’t weighs heavier fines for derelict vehicle disposal
The government is considering tougher penalties for improper disposal of derelict vehicles as it seeks a long-term solution to the growing problem. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley made the disclosure recently while noting that the issue requires urgent action to maintain […]
Red Cross Director sees declining numbers at Men’s Health Fair as positive trend
Red Cross Director Stacy Lloyd has observed a decline in attendance at the Men’s Health Fair, viewing it as a sign of progress in men’s healthcare habits. In an interview on Saturday, February 8, Lloyd noted that participation in the […]
18-month timeline for return to admin complex — Premier
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has projected an 18-month timeline for public servants to return to the Ralph T O’Neal Administration Complex following extensive repairs to the building. Speaking on a local radio programme, Dr Wheatley acknowledged the long delay in […]
7.6 earthquake causes tsunami scare across region
Concerns about a possible tsunami affecting the Virgin Islands have been eased following a major earthquake that struck the Caribbean on Saturday evening, February 8. The earthquake, which had a magnitude of seven point six, occurred twenty miles north of […]
TRC launches the residential customer survey for an industry review
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (Commission) has commenced the Industry Review of the Virgin Islands (Industry Review), which aims to determine how the telecommunications sector has evolved since it was liberalised in 2006 and to make recommendations that will shape the […]
