The territory’s first murder victim for 2020 has been described by many as a devoted and loving family man whose death will have a lasting impact within his Sixth District community. Following confirmation by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force […]
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Father of 12 charged with illegal entry to quarantine pending bail decision
The matter of bail in the case against Duffs Bottom resident Aubrey Daniel was deferred to September 21 to allow him to be quarantined and tested for the virus that causes COVID-19. The accused 59-year-old father of 12 pleaded not […]
US authorities seize $27M bound for neighbouring USVI
Amid heightened concerns about rampant smuggling happening to and from the BVI and US Virgin Islands (USVI), federal authorities announced Tuesday that they seized $27 million in undeclared cash aboard a ship bound for St Thomas in the US territory. […]
Premier debunks claims gov’t paying barges $17K per day for border security assistance
Premier Andrew Fahie has refuted claims that his administration is spending exorbitant amounts of taxpayer dollars to barge operators to assist in border security. Government recently procured the services of these operators who are able to use their radar equipment […]
Missing in action! Unexplained absence from Vanterpool at Opposition events
There has been an unexplained absence surrounding Fourth District Representative Mark Vanterpool who’s been noticeably missing from recent public briefings with the parliamentary opposition. Vanterpool, who is known for being outspoken on topical issues in the territory, was last seen […]
UPDATE: Police identify man in Wednesday night’s fatal shooting
Police have confirmed the death of a male resident who was shot in Purcell Estate, Tortola around 9:30 pm on Wednesday, September 2. He has been identified as George Burrows who resides in the area. “It is alleged that he […]
Education Ministry receives 56 electronic tablets to help facilitate virtual learning
The Ministry of Education has received 56 electronic tablets thanks to a recent donation by the Adventist Development & Relief Agency (ADRA). A media release from ADRA said the devices are geared towards assisting in-need students with virtual learning when […]
New species of clam shrimp discovered in 390-million-year-old fossils in USVI
A species of a clam shrimp (Eulimnadia insularis) with fossils dating back to 390 million years ago has been discovered at the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) campus on St Thomas, United States Virgin Islands. News of the discovery […]
Two weather disturbances being monitored in the Atlantic
Meteorologists are currently monitoring two weather disturbances in the Atlantic Sea. In its latest weather update, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) said Disturbance #1 is relatively stationary. Referring to Disturbance #1, the DDM said: “An overall west to west-northwest […]
Businesses now asked to register online to facilitate re-entry of work permit employees
With Phase II of the Restricted Border & Controlled Re-Entry Plan now in effect, companies and organisations with employed work permit holders abroad are being asked to register on the government’s online portal. A media release from the Immigration Department […]
