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Virgin Gorda blaze was a rapidly spreading Class B fire

Virgin Gorda blaze was a rapidly spreading Class B fire

The Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue has indicated that there was little they could have done to save the home that was gutted by fire in South Valley, Virgin Gorda, on Monday night, July 8. According to Deputy Fire Chief […]

by / on July 9, 2024 at 4:51 PM /
Wheatley calls for unemployment insurance, business interruption law

Wheatley calls for unemployment insurance, business interruption law

Health & Social Development Minister Vincent Wheatley has called for the introduction of business interruption legislation and the establishment of unemployment insurance in the BVI. In a recent House of Assembly sitting, Wheatley highlighted the urgent need for these measures, […]

by / on July 9, 2024 at 7:47 AM /
Morell trial: Expert says both vessels responsible in fatal collision

Morell trial: Expert says both vessels responsible in fatal collision

An expert witness called to testify in the High Court case against Andrew Morell has argued that both vessels involved in the boating accident that led to the death of Frandie Martin Jr in October 2021 had a responsibility to […]

by / on July 9, 2024 at 7:35 AM /
Heart attacks the leading cause of tourist deaths in BVI, not drowning

Heart attacks the leading cause of tourist deaths in BVI, not drowning

Officials in the BVI have clarified that heart attacks, not drowning, are the leading cause of tourist fatalities in the territory. Albert Wheatley, Visitor Support Coordinator for the BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission, highlighted that many of these incidents […]

by / on July 9, 2024 at 6:51 AM /
Britain’s new Labour gov’t could bring UK closer to OTs — BVI envoy

Britain’s new Labour gov’t could bring UK closer to OTs — BVI envoy

BVI Special Envoy Benito Wheatley has argued that the Labour Party’s sweeping victory at the polls offers the United Kingdom (UK) a significant chance to forge a truly modern partnership with its Overseas Territories (OTs). According to Wheatley, after 14 […]

by / on July 9, 2024 at 6:06 AM /
Huntums Ghut man formally charged with shooting cop

Huntums Ghut man formally charged with shooting cop

One man has been officially charged in connection to the shooting incident at UP’s Cineplex on Saturday night, July 6. The police have charged 30-year-old Denston Johnney of Huntum’s Ghut with Attempted Murder, Possession of a Firearm with Intent to […]

by / on July 8, 2024 at 9:08 PM /
Penn upset over reported labour breaches at Hodge’s Creek

Penn upset over reported labour breaches at Hodge’s Creek

Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn has expressed outrage and dissatisfaction regarding alleged labour code breaches at Hodge’s Creek Marina. Penn’s outrage stems from a series of incidents that he claims highlight the marginalisation and unfair treatment of local workers and […]

by / on July 8, 2024 at 8:18 AM /
Vessel that killed Frandie Martin Jr had right of way, court hears

Vessel that killed Frandie Martin Jr had right of way, court hears

The defence for Andrew Morell has argued that the vessel he was operating, the Blue Bayou, had the right of way at the time of the fatal boating accident that led to the death of Frandie Martin Jr on October 16, […]

by / on July 8, 2024 at 6:42 AM /
Food prices are too high — Walwyn

Food prices are too high — Walwyn

Government officials have been accused of taking extravagant first-class trips and racking up frequent flyer miles on the backs of taxpayers, even as residents continue to struggle with skyrocketing food prices. Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn recently confronted Premier Dr […]

by / on July 8, 2024 at 6:11 AM /
Cop arrested for attempt to smuggle contraband into HM prison

Cop arrested for attempt to smuggle contraband into HM prison

A police constable attached to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has been arrested in connection with reports of an attempt to smuggle contraband into His Majesty’s Prison on Friday, July 5. According to a statement released by the […]

by / on July 7, 2024 at 8:44 PM /