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Virgin Gorda Police Station. (BVI News photo)

One charged as police continue to probe VG burglaries

The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). Officers of the Virgin Gorda Policing Division are progressing their investigations in identifying the person or persons responsible for the recent upsurge in burglaries in Virgin […]

by / on July 28, 2022 at 6:22 PM /
Managing Director of the Ports Authority, Oleanvine Maynard with mascot for the the Authority's Pilot Port Education Programme, Andy the Anchor.

Son of Ports boss depicted as mastermind in alleged drug deal

Kadeem Maynard, son of the BVI Ports Authority Director, Oleanvine Maynard, has largely been depicted as a criminal mastermind in the drug and money laundering plot involving his mother and Premier Andrew Fahie. Kadeem, nicknamed ‘Blacka’ in a criminal affidavit […]

by / on April 29, 2022 at 6:22 AM /
TRC to host public hearing on Digicel’s licence renewal application

TRC to host public hearing on Digicel’s licence renewal application

The Virgin Islands’ public is being given the opportunity by the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) to weigh in on whether telecommunications giant Digicel’s license to operate in the BVI should be renewed. The TRC said in a recent notice that […]

by / on April 28, 2022 at 7:48 AM /
Wheatley

Retired civil servants enlisted to assist with work permit backlog

Retired civil servants reportedly make up the bulk of a task force established to reduce the months-long work permit backlog at the Labour Department. Speaking at a press conference recently, Labour Minister Vincent Wheatley stated that their expertise and experience […]

by / on March 28, 2022 at 7:26 AM /
From left: Accused persons Rafael Harrigan, Vernon Bernard, Maybelline Rodriguez. (Photo Credit: BVI News)

Witnesses testify about vehicles allegedly used in Passion’s murder

Over the past two days, the court heard testimonies from witnesses who owned or operated on the vehicles that were alleged to have been used as the getaway vehicles by the three accused involved in Trumayne ‘Passion’ Daway’s murder — […]

by / on March 24, 2022 at 7:20 AM /
CEO of the BVI Health Services Authority, Dr Ronald Georges.

Sluggish delivery of COVID release letters causing deep frustration

Acting Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Ronald Georges has acknowledged facing challenges with the rate of distribution of COVID-19 isolation release letters to the public. COVID-19 isolation release letters are required for persons to return to work who have either […]

by / on January 14, 2022 at 7:47 AM /
"Although there is potential for abuse, we do not believe it is as loose and uncontrolled as portrayed in the Premier’s statement." — Former BVIAA board

Operating hours at Anegada airport amended due to COVID

The Auguste George International Airport on Anegada has amended its operating hours in response to the surge in COVID-19 cases in the territory. In a press release earlier this morning, the Acting Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) […]

by / on January 13, 2022 at 12:35 PM /
The central administration complex in Road Town that houses several government offices. (GIS photo)

$7M to be pumped into 4 priority areas to transform public service

Cabinet has approved $7 million to transform four areas identified as top priority areas in the public service for the next two years. The four priority areas identified are good governance, digital transformation of government, customer service improvement, and public […]

by / on November 23, 2021 at 8:00 AM /
Scam Alert written on multiple road sign

Tips to stymie scammers amid target on BVI residents

Amid reports about scamming activities happening in the BVI, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has released some tips on how to reduce the risk of falling victim to scams. First thing’s first, immediately terminate the call if you […]

by / on November 17, 2021 at 6:10 AM /
‘Stop videoing and taking photos! Call for help’, residents told

‘Stop videoing and taking photos! Call for help’, residents told

Residents and partygoers are being told to desist from standing by to video accidents and emergencies rather than contacting officials for help. Chief Fire Officer made this request during a recent interview with BVI News ahead of the upcoming festive […]

by / on November 16, 2021 at 9:32 AM /