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Police record upsurge in vehicular theft

Police record upsurge in vehicular theft

The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is recording spike in theft from motor vehicles and is asking the public to ensure that vehicles are locked when not […]

by / on November 16, 2022 at 1:37 PM /
Two female medical practicioners in blue uniform with stethoscopes around their necks. Nursing or doctors in hospital gowns or clothes. Health, hospitals and medical themed image.

BVI pulling health professionals from Cuba, Philippines and Ghana

As the BVI continues to struggle with a shortage of healthcare professionals to deliver vital services locally, Health Minister Marlon Penn has announced that steps are being taken to hire and retain personnel to serve the community. Minister Penn said […]

by / on November 16, 2022 at 7:49 AM /
File photo of travellers arriving at the Road Town Ferry Terminal after the April 15 reopening of the territory's seaport to international traffic. (Photo credit: Ronnielle Frazer/GIS)

Premier clarifies: Foreign water taxis restricted to drop-offs at ports

The territory’s leader has offered new information in relation to a change in the government’s policy that is expected to provide a more efficient and streamlined experience for the BVI’s guests entering by sea. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley recently announced that […]

by / on November 16, 2022 at 7:25 AM /
Budget Day set for November 29!

Budget Day set for November 29!

Speaker of the House of Assembly (HOA) Corine George-Massicote announced yesterday that Budget Day is slated for November 29. During the budget address, Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr Natalio Wheatley will discuss the state of the territory’s economic and […]

by / on November 16, 2022 at 6:45 AM /
Chair of the Constitutional Review Commission, Lisa Penn-Lettsome

Other OTs would have more interest in constitutional review

Chairperson for the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC), Lisa Penn-Lettsome said she believes a constitutional review like the one currently being done in the BVI, would have generated more interest among residents of other British Overseas Territories. Penn made the statement […]

by / on November 16, 2022 at 6:04 AM /
A police vehicle parked outside the building that houses the High Court in Road Town.

Trio accused of Snoopy’s murder acquitted

The three men accused of murdering Devern ‘Snoopy’ Stanley back in 2016 have been acquitted. The trio — Kareem Durant, Dakheme ‘Kimo’ Cheltenham, and their co-accused Vicardo ‘Scar’ Farrell — were freed in the High Court on Tuesday, November 15 […]

by / on November 15, 2022 at 8:30 PM /
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley

USVI would have retaliated if BVI’s charter boating polices remained

There are indications that the US Virgin Islands (USVI) was preparing to take retaliatory measures if the BVI chose not to relax measures that were previously in place for charter boating between both territories. The BVI’s strict policies for foreign […]

by / on November 15, 2022 at 5:00 PM /
This 'BVI' sculpture is located at the Cyril B Romney Tortola Pier Park.

Stop referring to us as the ‘BVI’, says Opposition Leader

Amid the political tensions between the BVI and the United Kingdom, one lawmaker has expressed that people should stop referring to the territory as the British Virgin Islands. Opposition leader Julian Fraser said “Virgin Islands” is the correct name and […]

by / on November 15, 2022 at 3:22 PM /
Mixed reviews from charter industry on new gov’t policy

Mixed reviews from charter industry on new gov’t policy

Some local charter operators have expressed mixed feelings about the new policy changes Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley announced for the yachting industry recently. With the new policy — which becomes effective today, November 15 — the government will no longer […]

by / on November 15, 2022 at 11:20 AM /
File photo of Oleanvine Maynard and the disgraced former Premier, Andrew Fahie.

Fahie and co to appear in court this week for racketeering charges

Just days after reports first emerged that former Premier Andrew Fahie and his co-accused Oleanvine Maynard were hit with new charges, the duo is now set to make an appearance before the court this week.  Court records show that Fahie […]

by / on November 15, 2022 at 8:22 AM /