The public’s assistance is being sought in locating a 50-year-old man who was reported missing on Monday, June 29. Information verified by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) are that Junior Peters, a Jamaican living in the BVI, was […]
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‘Opposition wants to see if they could micromanage gov’t’ — Fahie
Premier Andrew Fahie has accused the Opposition of attempting to micromanage his administration. Premier Fahie said members of the Opposition want the government to effectively seek their input on all matters before it makes a decision. He said: “I understand […]

‘Food security should be our priority now’ — Turnbull on medical marijuana initiative
As the House of Assembly deliberates government’s proposed Cannabis Licensing Act which will provide for cultivation and sale of medical cannabis, Opposition Legislator Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull has called for the Andrew Fahie administration to shift its focus to food security […]

Tropical wave develops in the eastern Atlantic
A tropical wave has been sighted in the eastern Atlantic and is showing a relatively low chance of development. At the time of the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) on Sunday, June 28 said the tropical wave was approximately 2,300 […]

UPDATE: Two returnees suspected of having COVID-19 test negative
Health Minister Carvin Malone has said that the two returning nationals who were suspected of having COVID-19 have returned negative test results for the virus. Malone said in a national broadcast Sunday evening, June 28, that they were tested at […]

10 illegal immigrants caught and detained!
Local law enforcement officers have detained 10 illegal immigrants who were reportedly smuggled into the territory last Thursday, June 25. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force said in a media Sunday evening that the majority of the immigrants — five […]

Drakes Traders Ltd donates over 4k KN95 masks to Health Ministry
Local home improvement store, Drakes Traders Limited has donated more than $20,000 worth of KN95 face masks to the Ministry of Health. The sum contributed to a total of 4,500 masks being donated. A media release from the Ministry of […]
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BVI should consider releasing, expunging criminal records of persons convicted for cannabis
Government legislator Shereen Flax-Charles has called for the BVI to consider releasing persons who are serving prison sentences for marijuana possession. The first-term legislator made that statement while contributing to the debate on the Cannabis Licensing Act in the House […]

Over 100 returning residents complete mandatory 14-day quarantine so far
Health Minister Carvin Malone said more than 100 returning residents have completed their mandatory 14-day quarantine period and were allowed to reintegrate with the local population after testing negative for COVID-19. He made that announcement in the House of Assembly […]

Night-time ban on bikes extended as Premier reports spike in motorcycle crashes
Amid reports of a spike in scooter crashes, government has extended the night-time ban on local motorcycles. The ban was initially scheduled to come to an end by Thursday, June 25. However, it has been extended by three weeks. According […]