Amid this week’s announcement that the BVI will have its first Commission of Inquiry (COI), the public has been briefly introduced to The Right Honourable Sir Gary Hickinbottom who will serve as the Commissioner of Inquiry. Tomorrow, the public will […]
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First-ever EMT training hosted in the BVI
For the first time in the history of the British Virgin Islands, aspiring Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) have received introductory training locally, which will enhance their capacity to become regionally certified EMTs. This is according to a recent media release […]
Man allegedly assaults cops who refused to return seized motorcycle
BVI News understands that a man was last week arrested and charged with escaping custody and for assaulting at least three police officers, including a female law enforcer. It is understood that further charges may be laid against the accused […]
Nine new COVID cases recorded in the BVI
The British Virgin Islands has recorded nine new cases of the COVID-19 virus and three new recoveries. This brings the total active cases in the territory from the previously-announced 14 to 20. This is according to the latest COVID-19 dashboard […]
Who will pay for the Commission of Inquiry?
Despite the economic impact of COVID-19, the upcoming Commission of Inquiry (COI) is another expense the BVI public may have to cover this year. Following this week’s announcement that Governor Augustus Jaspert has ordered a COI into alleged political corruption […]
Police seized over 150 kilos of cocaine! One arrested
Members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) made another major drug bust; seizing more than 150 kilograms of cocaine on the main island of Tortola. The drugs were seized in an early-morning police operation on Tuesday January 19. […]
$40M SSB grant channelled to political cronies? COI to investigate
The upcoming Commission of Inquiry (COI) is set to investigate allegations that a portion of the $40 million COVID-19 grant government received from the Social Security Board (SSB) was channelled to political cronies. The $40 million grant was part of […]
Gov’t deflects, ignores allegations instead of addressing them — Penn
Opposition Leader Marlon Penn has said the Andrew Fahie administration continues to ignore the serious allegations being brought against the VIP government, and instead uses “diversionary tactics” to deflect the claims. Penn made the comments in a recent statement where […]
Why do you oppose truth? Governor asks detractors
Governor Augustus Jaspert has sent a message to Virgin Islanders who are against the upcoming Commission of Inquiry (COI), saying honest citizens shouldn’t oppose such a process. “I know some people will oppose this Commission. To those people I ask, […]
National Parks Trust receives $19K COVID-19 grant
The National Parks Trust of the Virgin Islands (NPTVI) has received a three-month COVID-19 relief grant from the Mohammed Bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund (MBZ Fund). The grant totals $19,000, and according to the National Parks, the funds will assist […]
