Deputy Governor David Archer Jr said the historical general orders that govern the way public service officers function have now been put to rest. Archers said the orders, which date back to the early 1970s, will be replaced with new […]
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Greedy bill gave retired politicians up to $10K per month
Sixth District Representative Myron Walwayn has pointed out that some retired politicians already collected up to $10,000 per month under the controversial “Greedy Bill”, although sections of the law were finally thrashed in the House of Assembly on September 19. […]
Nyron Erickson allegedly re-arrested on return to BVI
Police have confirmed the arrest of one male who returned to the territory earlier today. The individual is suspected of being involved in a spate of violent gun crimes which occurred in the territory recently, police suggested. Officials did not […]
Police probe ‘unauthorised aircraft landing’ at Anegada airport
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) said it is investigating what it described as a recent unauthorised landing of an aircraft at the Auguste George Airport on Anegada. The incident is said to have happened in the early morning […]
Some doing well, some catching hell — Skelton
Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton has lambasted insurance companies and banks in the territory for what he suggested were Ponzi schemes and predatory practices being meted out to their customers. “I am 65 and my life insurance doubled. I hit sixty-two, […]
Bankrupt businesses endangering lives, staying open for pride
Bankrupt businesses in the territory have been endangering lives as they desperately try to remain open just to save face, Social Development Minister Vincent Wheatley said recently. Wheatley decried the lack of bankruptcy protection laws for businesses in the BVI […]
Call me when you have issues, not the media
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley recently stated that he prefers if restive civil servants contact his office instead of the local media when they have issues. The Premier made the statement last week as he spoke to the media about a […]
Manufacturers recall Kraft Singles American cheese slices
The following is a media release from Roadtown Wholesale. Today (September 20th, 2023), RTW Group of Companies (Roadtown Wholesale Trading Ltd, Riteway Food Markets, Fine Foods, Harbor Market, and Riteway Home) wishes to notify the general public of the immediate […]
Residents living in derelict vehicles?
Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn yesterday decried the audacity of legislators who passed the Retiring Allowances (Legislative Services) Amendment Act, 2021 — more commonly known as the Greedy Bill — saying the law was enriching politicians in a territory where derelict vehicles […]
Police warn of increased vehicle theft attempts
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has issued a warning about an upsurge in reports of individuals attempting to gain unauthorised access to vehicles in the Road Town area. A release issued by the RVIPF said the Force these […]
