The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has launched an investigation into a shooting incident that occurred on the main island of Tortola late Saturday night. At least one person was reportedly injured in the shooting, which took place in […]

Marcus ‘Young Blood’ Mark has been crowned the 2024 Calypso Monarch, winning the competition by schooling the audience about the cannabis. The Virgin Gorda-born calypsonian won the annual competition on Saturday night, July 27, at the festival grounds in Road […]

The body of an unidentified male has been discovered drifting on a dinghy between Marina Cay and Great Camanoe. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) received a report about the body at approximately 7 am. on Saturday, July 27. […]

Disgraced former Premier Andrew Fahie’s legal team has indicated that Fahie remains optimistic as he approaches his sentencing hearing next month, following his conviction for drug trafficking and money laundering earlier this year. Fahie’s appeal attorney, Richard Della Fera, reported […]

The Cabinet has approved Belonger status for 75 new individuals in the British Virgin Islands. According to the decision document from the executive body’s meeting on June 19, the Cabinet approved awarding Belonger status to these individuals based on recommendations […]

The government has released the Integrity in Public Life (Amendment) Bill, 2024 for public feedback. This development follows the Cabinet’s approval nearly a month ago. The updated Bill, published on July 24 in the government’s official newsletter, the gazette, aims […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has expressed optimism regarding the progress of implementing the recommendations from the Commission of Inquiry (COI).  During a recent press conference, Dr Wheatley provided a detailed update on the status of these efforts, emphasising the collaborative […]

Chief Inspector and head of the Criminal Investigations Unit of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Kenrick Davis has warned residents and car rental companies not to leave keys in their vehicles unattended. Davis stressed that most car thefts […]

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) welcomed nine new auxiliary officers to its ranks on Wednesday, July 24, following their training to become law enforcement officers. A small ceremony was held at the Road Town Police Station for this […]

After a spirited debate, the House of Assembly passed the contentious Virgin Islands Inquiries Bill 2024, introducing significant changes to the territory’s approach to public inquiries. The passage of this bill reflects ongoing efforts to adapt and improve governance in […]