At least four senior citizens and a young mother with her suckling infant were among roughly two dozen passengers forced, for more than an hour, to stay inside an aircraft that landed at the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport some […]
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Police officer charged with indecent assault
The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force. An Officer of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force was officially charged today for Indecent Assault of a minor. Due to the sensitive nature of the incident, […]
Threat of COVID-19 will not stop Lobster Fest
With the annual Anegada Lobster Festival happening this weekend, the government has acknowledged the looming threat of a COVID-19 outbreak but said it is not prepared to halt the economic progress of the territory and prevent the festival from going […]
Deciding Belongership should stay with local gov’t, Premier tells UK
Premier Andrew Fahie has made it clear to the United Kingdom that issues such as Belongership should not be abolished or taken out of the hands of the local government. Fahie said he shared that position at the recent Overseas […]
Is the governor answerable to BVI residents? Rankin says yes
Governor John Rankin has denied that he is not accountable in any way to residents of the BVI. During a recent hearing of the Commission of Inquiry (COI), Sir Geoffrey Cox — who represents the Attorney General and ministers of […]
Fines, license suspensions coming for illegal bulk waste dumping
Minister for Health & Social Development, Carvin Malone, has promised to introduce legislation that would see fines being instituted for bulk waste dumping at unapproved garbage disposal sites in communities across the territory. In a Facebook post made yesterday afternoon, […]
VG man sent to Partnership for Peace after attacking pregnant wife
A man accused of punching his wife who was at full-term pregnancy has been ordered to enrol in the territory’s Partnership for Peace Programme which seeks to utilise restorative justice practices to tackle domestic violence issues. The 45-year-old Handsome Bay […]
Don’t blame UK for BVI’s failings in public service — Governor
Laying blame at the foot of the governor or the United Kingdom for inadequate policy development and funding for the BVI’s public service is not an accurate reflection of those truly responsible. Governor John Rankin expressed this view when he […]
OneMart honours local non-profits during 35th anniversary celebration
The atmosphere at OneMart Superstore in Purcell Estate was bursting with a feeling of thanksgiving and celebration yesterday as the company donated cash to three organisations to celebrate its 35th anniversary of operation in the territory. The company also announced […]
Residents warned about Antimicrobial Resistance
The Ministry of Health & Social Development is pleading with the residents of the Virgin Islands to become more aware of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and play a greater role in reducing their vulnerability to developing the affliction. The World Health […]
