As investigations continue into the murder of 38-year-old Long Trench resident Deverson Williams, residents are being told to expect an increase in police presence in the territory. Police Commissioner gave that indication in a radio interview on ZBVI. He said: […]
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Make up your mind and get vaccinated, consider the economy
With the arrival of an additional 12,000 AstraZeneca vaccines from the United Kingdom, Premier Andrew Fahie is encouraging those who haven’t taken their first jab to “make up their minds and do it”. Premier Fahie also added that persons who […]
Online bloggers are killing BVI’s reputation
At least one elected leader has called for censorship of online blogs as a means of protecting the BVI’s reputation and preventing members of the public from defaming others. In the British Virgin Islands, it is the comments sections below […]
Agriculture service station returning to VG
The Department of Agriculture & Fisheries will be reinstating its Virgin Gorda service station that was destroyed during the September 2017 hurricanes. Agriculture Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley said the new facility will now operate from a custom-built container. “A custom-built […]
Fish Bay murder victim was Vincentian, two arrested
While releasing the identity of the man shot and killed in Fish Bay on March 15, the police have announced that two persons have been arrested in connection to the murder. The victim is 38-year-old Long Trench resident, Deverson Williams […]
Urgent action needed to address surge in crime
Opposition Leader Marlon Penn has called on the government and the National Security Council (NSC) to roll out “strong and urgent action” to address the glaring incidents of serious crime affecting the territory over the last few months. Penn made […]
Residents want heightened police presence following daylight murder
On the heels of a shocking daylight murder in Fish Bay on Tuesday, residents are calling for a heightened police presence within their communities. A man was gunned downed inside his vehicle which was riddled with bullet holes following the […]
Commissioner chided for publicly discussing Security Council matters
Deputy Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said it was inappropriate for Police Commissioner Michael Matthews to publicly discuss matters of the National Security Council (NSC) during a recent interview with ZBVI radio. In that interview, Commissioner Matthews responded to Neville ‘Sheep’ […]
Over 6,000 vaccinated to date, mostly frontline workers
As the BVI gets ready to receive its second shipment of AstraZeneca vaccines from the United Kingdom, Health Minister Carvin Malone has announced that a total of 6,403 persons have been vaccinated to date. The minister, who was speaking on […]
Flood-prone Ballast Bay road to be repaired before hurricane season
Despite a week-and-a-half’s delay in road repairs in the flood-prone area of Ballast Bay, the contractor on the project — FDL Consult Incorporated — said the works should be completed before the next hurricane season. The project encountered a hitch […]
