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Let us own and control the COI — Premier

Let us own and control the COI — Premier

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley wants legislators to fully adopt and implement governance reforms recommended by the Commission of Inquiry (COI) report. Dr Wheatley stressed how vital these changes are for the future of the BVI, arguing that they could significantly […]

by / on August 28, 2024 at 7:59 AM /
Governor gives assent to Crown Lands Management Act

Governor gives assent to Crown Lands Management Act

The Crown Lands Management Act 2024 has officially become law, receiving royal assent from Governor Daniel Pruce on Tuesday, August 27. The Act is designed to enhance transparency and prioritize community interests in the disposal and leasing of Crown lands […]

by / on August 28, 2024 at 7:54 AM /
Vehicle fire at gas station prompts advisory from Fire Chief

Vehicle fire at gas station prompts advisory from Fire Chief

Motorists are being advised not to bring a burning car to a gas station; this after fire officers were swiftly mobilised to extinguish a vehicle fire at the Delta Petroleum Gas Station in Pasea Estate on Tuesday, August 27. According […]

by / on August 27, 2024 at 4:10 PM /
BVIEC not negotiating with system hackers!

BVIEC not negotiating with system hackers!

BVI Electricity Corporation General Manager Neil Smith stated that the BVIEC is not negotiating with the hackers who took its system offline early last week. An unknown source breached the corporation’s defenses, but Smith described the issue of dealing with […]

by / on August 27, 2024 at 8:26 AM /
Premier on COI deadline: Leave it to God!

Premier on COI deadline: Leave it to God!

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said the government’s ability to meet the Commission of Inquiry (COI) implementation deadline, set for the end of this week, should be left to God. Speaking on ZBVI Radio recently, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley was asked […]

by / on August 27, 2024 at 8:18 AM /
Cops recover firearm, gunmen’s vessel after land and sea chases

Cops recover firearm, gunmen’s vessel after land and sea chases

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has recovered a go-fast vessel used by gunmen as well as a firearm following two separate police pursuits on sea and land on Sunday, August 25. According to a press release from the […]

by / on August 27, 2024 at 8:03 AM /
One charged with drug possession following reports of public disorder

One charged with drug possession following reports of public disorder

One man has been charged following a Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) operation this weekend in response to recent reports of public disorder. The RVIPF arrested 28-year-old Romario Morgan of Chalwell Estate on Friday, August 23, during an operation […]

by / on August 27, 2024 at 7:11 AM /
Opposition has ‘lean and hungry’ look for power — Premier

Opposition has ‘lean and hungry’ look for power — Premier

Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley has accused Opposition members of misleading the public in their so-called relentless pursuit of power. While debating a recent supplementary budget in the House of Assembly, the Premier highlighted systemic issues within the public service that […]

by / on August 27, 2024 at 6:31 AM /
Money for parties, none for pensioners — Walwyn

Money for parties, none for pensioners — Walwyn

Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn slammed the government’s recent supplementary budget allocation, which he argued prioritises government-funded parties over providing much-needed assistance to pensioners in the territory. Walwyn pointed to several areas where the supplementary budget fell short, including support […]

by / on August 26, 2024 at 8:35 AM /
Men on bail found with guns and ammo

Men on bail found with guns and ammo

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has reported that two males, known to be on bail, were detained following a special operation that led to the seizure of three firearms. On August 24, police were conducting searches in designated […]

by / on August 26, 2024 at 8:26 AM /