The officers involved in the murder investigation of Nickera Smith recently gave a chilling account of how her body was discovered in the area of Hawk’s Nest back in 2016. Smith’s body was found on March 30, that year, roughly […]

Downplaying the poor execution of the “third-lane” road project along Waterfront Drive near Queen Elizabeth II Park, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has urged the Works Ministry to repair the area and move past the issue. That lane of the thoroughfare […]

Labour Minister Lorna Smith has indicated that the highly anticipated update about the minimum wage could come as early as August. The current minimum wage is $6 per hour, and it was last updated in October 2016. “It’s out of […]

Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) recently made history by defeating Knox College from Jamaica with a record-breaking score of 1036 to 996 in the National Tourism Debate semifinals. The debate — a regional competition — centred on the topic of […]

Cabinet has approved a new policy guide to regulate government officials’ exercise of discretionary powers. The decision was made during a meeting on May 22, marking another step towards enhancing governance and transparency in the territory. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley […]

With growing concerns from the public about crime, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has announced the establishment of an armed response unit on Virgin Gorda. The announcement was made during a recent community meeting, where residents were informed […]

Just days before the disappearance of murder victim Nickera Smith in 2016, a total of $9,000 was withdrawn from her bank account. This information was revealed in the High Court on Friday by Officer Sean Adams, who is attached to […]

Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer has indicated that Cabinet’s new civil mitigation policy will soon help residents receive greater assistance within their communities. Appearing on the Talking Points radio show recently, Minister Rymer highlighted how this policy would facilitate […]

The 70th Emancipation Festival promises a variety of acts for this year’s festivities, featuring new wave dancehall artiste Rajah Wild for Wild Out Wednesday and Jamaican-born artiste Shenseea for International Reggae Night. The festivities will run from July 14 to […]

Scores of people gathered on Saturday, June 22, for the funeral service of the BVI’s first local police commissioner, Vernon Malone, who passed away last month at the age of 76. Several officials, including members of the Royal Virgin Islands […]