The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has released more information about an man who they need the public’s help identifying and locating. The man is accused of a sex-related offence. Police said “the male perpetrator is described as dark […]
Articles By: Julia Donavan
Give telecom firms a bit more time – Vanterpool
By Davion Smith, BVI News Online Journalist Minister of Communications Mark Vanterpool said residents should indulge local telecommunication companies a while longer as they try to improve the quality of their internet services, adding that there have been some improvements […]
2 guns found, 5 charged on Tortola and JVD
Police said they found two loaded guns and charged five people during two separate searches within a 24-hour period this week on the islands of Tortola and Jost Van Dyke. In the Jost Van Dyke search, which was carried out […]
Don’t rush cards before an election – Pickering
The man being touted as the next likely leader of the governing National Democratic Party, Dr Kedrick Pickering, has advised against any attempt to introduce Voter Registration Cards in a rush before the next general election. He said enough time […]
25 new jobs
When BVI News Online interviewed him last week, businessman and musician Quito Rymer said he was yet to determine the exact number of new workers he will hire across his businesses in Cane Garden Bay as he prepares to open […]
UK didn’t send me with hidden agenda – Governor
Governor Augustus Jaspert this week tried to allay fears that the United Kingdom may have sent him to take strong action against the territory’s politicians. He declared that he has no hidden agenda. Since the appointment of Governor Jaspert was […]
Men charged for home burglaries, theft
An alleged burglar is being accused of entering two homes on Tortola this month, walking past the homeowners, and removing certain items. Based on those allegations, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) charged David Turnbull with two counts of […]
Phone companies urged to support app developers
Internet Strategist Bevil Wooding has called on telecommunication companies Flow, CCT, and Digicel to support local app developers, adding that there is a need for more mobile apps locally. He said more mobile applications (apps) – such as a one […]
Storm forms, may affect BVI
Tropical Storm Irma has formed in the eastern Atlantic, and may affect the British Virgin Islands. “Residents are urged to monitor the tropical storm as it has the potential to affect the British Virgin Islands in the coming days,” said […]
Four men facing marijuana charge
Two men from Virgin Gorda, as well as two from the island of Tortola, have been arrested and charged in relation to different marijuana-related offences allegedly committed this month. They are Kael Mandoza Palancares, 29-year-old Adrian Blackman, 24-year-old Kadeem O’Neal, […]