In a surprising turn of events, the sentencing for Oleanvine Pickering Maynard has been pushed back once again despite a previous note that prosecutors would not be granted further extensions. It is not immediately clear why the court issued a […]
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Norman Island owner Dr Henry Jarecki being sued for rape
Dr Henry Jarecki, the 91-year-old German-American businessman and psychiatrist who owns Norman Island in the BVI, is being accused of rape. According to multiple breaking news reports in the USA, these accusations have come from a woman who says she […]
23-year-old charged for seriously injuring man with machete
One person has been slapped with two charges for seriously injuring another man with a machete over the weekend. Charged with Causing Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent and Armed with an Offensive Weapon is 23-year-old Shavoy Dascent of Josiah’s Bay. […]
BVI Olympic Committee avoids basketball drama
The British Virgin Islands Olympic Committee (BVIOC) has stated that it will not get involved in the matter that has led to the ongoing issues within the BVI Basketball Federation (BVIBF). Members of the BVIBF have been at odds for some […]
Ghuts, drains being cleaned for hurricane season
Works Minister Kye Rymer has announced that the Public Works Department has been deployed to comprehensively prepare and clear ghuts and drains across the territory, in preparation for what is forecast to be one of the busiest hurricane seasons on record. Minister […]
Premier doubles down on decision to host Music Fest
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatly has doubled down on his decision to host the BVI Music Fest 2024, despite public sentiment that the event flopped. Some believe the boycott and the ticket prices led to the general low turnout of patrons. […]
Gov’t concerned about cost of living — Premier
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has expressed concern about the rising cost of living in the territory. During a press conference late last week, Premier Wheatley emphasised his government’s commitment to ensuring all residents can afford a dignified life, particularly with […]
Fishermen charged with possession of drugs
The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). After 11 pm on May 30, during a joint operation involving officers from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Marine Unit and US Customs and Border […]
Some locals wanted land for indigenous Virgin Islanders only
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said he felt it was right to make land accessible to all Belongers, not just indigenous Virgin Islanders, as some residents had requested during consultations. Speaking in the House of Assembly recently, Dr Wheatley highlighted the […]
Cindy Rosan: Gov’t victimising me and ZRod Radio
Talk Show host Cindy Rosan is claiming that the BVI Tourist Board and the Dr Natalio Wheatley administration are victimising ZROD 103.7 because of statements she made on the radio station. Rosan who co-hosts the Morning Ride radio show with […]