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Duo arrested for 2023 Long Look murder

Duo arrested for 2023 Long Look murder

Two men have been arrested following an extensive year-long investigation into the 2023 murder of Kemo Lettsome on Tortola. The incident, which occurred on April 30 last year, saw the 37-year-old fatally shot at a family gathering near the Stickett in […]

by / on April 25, 2024 at 7:33 AM /
Commissioner of Customs Wade Smith

Wade Smith wins judicial review against magistrate, CoP

Commissioner of Customs Wade Smith emerged victorious in a judicial review case against Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards and the Commissioner of Police. The court found that the actions of the Senior Magistrate in granting a search warrant against Smith were […]

by / on April 25, 2024 at 7:29 AM /
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley. (GIS Photo)

Premier thankful as gov’t marks one year in office

As the government celebrated its first year in office on April 24, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has thanked those who voted for his administration and has vowed to continue working to create a better society. In his national address to mark the […]

by / on April 25, 2024 at 7:21 AM /
Deputy Premier and Labour Minister Lorna Smith

BVI vows to fight fraud, financial crimes

Minister for Financial Services, Labour, and Trade, Lorna Smith, recently highlighted that the jurisdiction is strongly committed to fighting fraud and other financial crimes that affect offshore hubs around the world. The Minister made the declaration while delivering the keynote address […]

by / on April 25, 2024 at 7:15 AM /
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley.

Immigration problem costing us millions — Premier

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has put the cost of housing and repatriating illegal migrants in the millions of dollars, adding that the issue will continue to be a challenge for the BVI. Dozens of illegal migrants were apprehended in the territory in […]

by / on April 24, 2024 at 8:14 AM /
Sixth District Representative, Myron Walwyn.

Gov’t not feeling the pulse of the BVI — Walwyn

Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has accused the government of being out of step with the needs of the people. According to Walwyn, lawmakers need to visit communities themselves even though it may be a lot of work. “It is the way that you […]

by / on April 24, 2024 at 7:45 AM /
A section of the stated-owned asphalt plant.

New asphalt plant having “teething pains”

Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer has said operators have been experiencing “some teething pains” with the new asphalt plant that arrived last year to improve the road conditions in the territory. The plant is being operated by the Public Works […]

by / on April 24, 2024 at 6:22 AM /
A section of the main island of Tortola.

BVI about to go to the next level

Despite cries from Opposition members and some residents that the government needs to do more in all areas of the territory, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has expressed that the BVI is getting ready to go to the next level of […]

by / on April 24, 2024 at 6:18 AM /
Opposition legislator and Deputy Speaker Stacy 'Buddha' Mather.

Mather blasts stagnation, calls for unity among lawmakers

Territorial At-Large (AL) Representative Stacy ‘Buddha’ Mather pleaded with lawmakers in the House of Assembly to set aside political differences and work together to address pressing issues facing Virgin Islanders. Mather emphasised the struggles of residents who he said are […]

by / on April 24, 2024 at 6:13 AM /
The East End Police Station on Tortola.

No sewerage near EE Police Station, says Premier

Officials have refuted claims that a sewerage overflow near the East End Police Station was the real reason behind its sudden closure last week. Premier and Seventh District Dr Natalio Wheatley disclosed that officers at the station expressed concern through […]

by / on April 23, 2024 at 7:39 AM /