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Fraser

We don’t need anyone to colonise us

Third District Representative Julian Fraser has argued that the BVI can forge its own destiny and should be allowed to do so by the United Kingdom (UK). Fraser lambasted the United Kingdom for not being able to criticise France over […]

by / on October 17, 2023 at 6:18 AM /
Not the actual guns mentioned in the story.

Gun amnesties aren’t effective in BVI

Although it seems like a great idea, Governor John Rankin has indicated that gun amnesties aren’t effective in getting weapons off the street and reducing violent crimes in the territory. Gun amnesties allow for the voluntary surrender of unwanted or […]

by / on October 17, 2023 at 6:17 AM /
ESHS student wins regional tourism competition

ESHS student wins regional tourism competition

Naomi Onwufuju , a 16-year-old senior at the Elmore Stoutt High School, has won the title of Junior Minister for Tourism at this year’s Regional Tourism Youth Conference in the Turks and Caicos Islands. This is the BVI’s first title […]

by / on October 16, 2023 at 7:51 AM /
Tortola, British Virgin Islands.

The BVI now has 10 national heroes

The BVI government has bestowed the honour of national hero on 10 Virgin Islanders whose altruistic efforts have contributed significantly to the advancement of the territory. The nine heroes and one heroine were enshrined in law in the House of […]

by / on October 16, 2023 at 7:47 AM /
Police report upsurge in burglaries

Police report upsurge in burglaries

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) said it has seen an increase in the number of burglaries happening around the BVI recently. In recent days, residential properties as well as businesses have fallen victim to break-ins and attempted break-ins, […]

by / on October 16, 2023 at 7:17 AM /
Airports Authority to host simulation exercises

Airports Authority to host simulation exercises

The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) has announced that it will be hosting its biennial emergency simulation exercises at the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport (Beef Island), the Auguste George International Airport (Anegada), and the Virgin Gorda International Airport (Virgin Gorda). […]

by / on October 16, 2023 at 6:24 AM /
Health officials want exchange programmes for departing nurses

Health officials want exchange programmes for departing nurses

Health Officials remain concerned about the mass migration of nurses and other health professionals from the region to the US and UK, among other countries. At a recent press conference which looked at outcomes of the 9th OECS Council of […]

by / on October 13, 2023 at 9:41 AM /
The vehicle that was recovered in the tragic incident.

No evidence of foul play in police detective’s death so far

Governor John Rankin has revealed that no foul play has been observed so far in the tragic and sudden death of Detective Sergeant Paul France of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). Rankin said a pathologist will arrive in […]

by / on October 13, 2023 at 7:38 AM /
Top cop explains leaked email that went viral

Top cop explains leaked email that went viral

In an attempt to end speculation among residents, Police Commissioner Mark Collins has explained that a leaked email from his office that recently went viral was not linked to any serious or criminal investigation in the community. The email hit […]

by / on October 13, 2023 at 7:12 AM /
West End Police Staion

Police stations in East and West End to reopen!

Following a string of burglaries and violent crimes across the territory, Police Commissioner Mark Collins has announced that the police stations in East End and West End communities will reopen as of Monday October 16. There’s been an uptick in […]

by / on October 13, 2023 at 7:02 AM /