The Virgin Islands Public Service Learning Institute (VIPSLI) has successfully trained over 1,400 public officers in the first half of 2024. Sharleen DaBreo-Lettsome, MBE, Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Deputy Governor, praised the achievements, stating, “This is a […]
Category: All News
Power shifting to governor and civil service — Penn
Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn has claimed that power in the territory is increasingly shifting away from elected officials to the governor and civil servants. Penn made the claim recently while debating the proposed Crown Lands Management Bill, arguing that […]
Progress made in home invasion assault case, police say
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) announced significant progress in the investigation of a distressing home invasion that occurred on June 5 in Slaney Hill, Tortola. Two men, reportedly armed with knives, broke into a residence, assaulted the housemaid, […]
UN hears about recent heavy rains in BVI
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatly recently spoke at the United Nations C-24 Substantive Session where he highlighted the recent heavy rains that battered the territory as he renewed his calls for climate change funding for the BVI and other small island […]
Males outnumber females in new HIV cases locally
Amid the ongoing discussions about the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the community, statistics from the Health Ministry show that in the last five years, slightly more males contracted the virus than females. Overall, close to 50 people […]
Teen among two charged with burglary-related offences
A teen has been named among two males charged with a series of offences ranging from burglary to criminal trespassing. Nineteen-year-old Jekhalibbah Williams and 21-year-old Kie-Andre Williams of Free Bottom were charged for separate incidents that occurred in April and […]
Fahie’s attorney wants 10-year minimum sentence
Theresa Van Vliet, the attorney for former Premier Andrew Fahie, urged a Miami court to impose the mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years for his involvement in a drug and money laundering scheme. The recent court filing follows Fahie’s conviction […]
Police warns against knowingly spreading HIV and STIs
The Family and Juvenile Unit of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has released a statement warning that it is a crime to knowingly spread HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). They emphasised that such actions can lead […]
Gunmen attempt to rape maid in Slaney Hill robbery
While the police try to stem robberies in the community, it seems some perpetrators are now carrying out more heinous acts whenever they attempt to terrorise homes and businesses. BVI News has received information that a domestic worker narrowly escaped […]
Police warn about cheap stolen items for sale
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has warned residents about a surge in burglaries across Tortola, particularly targeting commercial premises and homes. Thieves are making off with cash, electronics, tools, and other valuable items, offering them for sale at […]
