Former Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Vincent Wheatley, has urged Governor John Rankin to look into the issue of non-performing Crown leases, arguing that the current situation should not be allowed to continue. The Ninth District Representative noted in […]
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Don’t become political enemies! CSC ‘repents’ for role in divisiveness
Controversial political commentator Pastor Claude Skelton Cline calls on the people of the territory to reject being political enemies and apologised for any role he might have played in the past in creating a culture of division. Speaking during the […]
Concerns raised about rise in early onset of Alzheimer’s in BVI
There has been a recent trend of early onset of Alzheimer’s in people younger than the typical age group and it is deemed as worrying for a small territory like the Virgin Islands. President of the BVI Alzheimer’s Association (BVIAA) […]
Cops open follow-up probe into missing 12yo who was later found
The police have opened up an investigation into the disappearance of a 12-year-old who has since been found. The minor was found shortly after a missing report was issued by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) on Saturday night […]
BVI proclaims King Charles III as its monarch
The BVI held a brief ceremony yesterday, September 11 to proclaim Charles III King of the territory. During the ceremony which was attended by Premier Dr Natalio Whealtey, other members of the House of Assembly (HOA), and Deputy Governor David […]
7 illegal immigrants detained on Great Thatch
The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). Seven illegal immigrants are now in the custody of immigration officers after being detained on Great Thatch early this morning. Following notification from the US Coast […]
BVI holds gun salute for the Queen
Members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) held a gun salute honouring the life of Queen Elizabeth II at Queen Elizabeth Park earlier this afternoon. Speaking at the brief ceremony, Governor John Rankin said for most of the […]
Ban on gov’t halts horse races, other events at Ellis Thomas Down
A public ban has been issued by the government on the use of a section of the Ellis Thomas Downs facility where horse racing events are usually held in the BVI. In a late-night release issued by the Ministry of […]
Police Officer loses ‘non-promotion’ lawsuit against Commissioner
The High Court has dismissed a legal claim filed by a police officer who contended, among other things, that he was unreasonably denied a promotion in rank by the Commissioner of Police. In filing his claim against the Commissioner of […]
BVI’s anthem, protocols among changes in wake of Queen’s passing
Inmates housed at the Balsam Ghut prison facility may be relieved in the coming weeks to learn that they, technically speaking, will no longer have to be housed at Her Majesty‘s Prison. But that relief may be short-lived when they […]
