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OECS joins UN to fight plastic pollution
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has joined the call of international negotiators for an ambitious, comprehensive, and all-encompassing United Nations treaty on plastics. The call is for a treaty that addresses...
April 30, 2024 at 6:04 AM -
Gov’t seeks help finding missing Colombian
The public is being asked to help find Monica Marcela Pineda of Colombia. Pineda travelled to the territory via cruise ship Norwegian Sky on Sunday, April 28 and has neither returned to the ship nor departed the territory legally. The...
April 30, 2024 at 6:03 AM -
Don’t be fooled by claims BVI is corrupt — Turnbull
A prominent community figure has argued that corruption allegations may have obstructed the movement for constitutional reform and enhanced self-determination in the BVI. Accusations of unethical practices have undermined public trust...
April 29, 2024 at 8:25 AM
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Public servants must declare interests, says former Speaker
Former House of Assembly Speaker Ingrid Moses-Scatliffe has reignited the debate surrounding the territory’s Register of Interests (ROI) Act. During a recent constitutional reform forum at the H Lavity Stoutt Community College...
April 29, 2024 at 7:38 AM -
Maynard’s sentencing gets postponed for final time
A Miami judge has deferred the sentencing hearing for confessed former BVI Ports Authority Managing Director Oleanvine Maynard for the final time. Maynard, who confessed to being involved in a drug trafficking conspiracy led by former...
April 29, 2024 at 6:29 AM -
Gov’t offices giving better customer service?
Deputy Governor David Archer Jr has said there is an increase in positive reviews from residents who get services from public officers. The Deputy Governor’s Office has implemented several mechanisms to improve the customer service...
April 29, 2024 at 6:18 AM
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Vaccinations down in BVI
There are indications that health professionals are seeing a downturn in the number of parents who are choosing to vaccinate their children in the BVI. Vaccinations are an effective tool that has prevented many deadly diseases globally....
April 29, 2024 at 6:03 AM -
Vindication for Alwin James as court rejects firearm charges
Former Deputy Commissioner of Police, Alwin James, was exonerated from charges in a controversial firearms case he denounced as an abuse of process. The case ended with the court acknowledging procedural failings and potential...
April 26, 2024 at 7:41 AM -
Gov’t approves revised Belonger policy
The has government approved a revised policy for Belonger status and permanent residence in the territory. It said the policy provides a fair, clear, and transparent process for granting these statuses to individuals who are...
April 26, 2024 at 7:33 AM
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BVIslanders suffering from extreme form of pride
Talk show host Dr Kedrick Pickering has stated that BVIslanders are suffering from hubris — an extreme form of pride that is holding the territory back as it seeks to advance into the next phase of development. Speaking on the...
April 26, 2024 at 7:26 AM -
Traffic accident at Sophie Bay leads to road closure
The main road from East End to Road Town on Tortola has been temporarily closed at Sophie Bay. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force issued that notice moments ago due to a major traffic accident on Sophie Bay Hill. A truck overturned...
April 26, 2024 at 7:22 AM -
More residents are recycling their waste
The Ministry of Health and Social Development is reporting an uptick in recycling efforts across the territory. According to statistics from Green VI, over the last three years, approximately 13 million plastic bottles,...
April 26, 2024 at 7:18 AM
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Public feedback invited on Human Rights Commission Bill
The government is calling on residents to participate in the development of the Human Rights Commission Bill, 2024. The bill proposes establishing a dedicated commission to investigate complaints, promote awareness, and champion...
April 26, 2024 at 5:42 AM -
Gov’t must get ‘F’ grade for first-year — Skelton
Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton has given the government a failing grade for its first year in office, creating a stark contrast with the optimism expressed by Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley. Skelton articulated a grim view of the...
April 25, 2024 at 9:37 AM -
Duo arrested for 2023 Long Look murder
Two men have been arrested following an extensive year-long investigation into the 2023 murder of Kemo Lettsome on Tortola. The incident, which occurred on April 30 last year, saw the 37-year-old fatally shot at a family gathering...
April 25, 2024 at 7:33 AM
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Wade Smith wins judicial review against magistrate, CoP
Commissioner of Customs Wade Smith emerged victorious in a judicial review case against Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards and the Commissioner of Police. The court found that the actions of the Senior Magistrate in granting a search...
April 25, 2024 at 7:29 AM -
Premier thankful as gov’t marks one year in office
As the government celebrated its first year in office on April 24, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has thanked those who voted for his administration and has vowed to continue working to create a better society. In his national address...
April 25, 2024 at 7:21 AM -
BVI vows to fight fraud, financial crimes
Minister for Financial Services, Labour, and Trade, Lorna Smith, recently highlighted that the jurisdiction is strongly committed to fighting fraud and other financial crimes that affect offshore hubs around the world. The Minister...
April 25, 2024 at 7:15 AM
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Immigration problem costing us millions — Premier
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has put the cost of housing and repatriating illegal migrants in the millions of dollars, adding that the issue will continue to be a challenge for the BVI. Dozens of illegal migrants were apprehended in...
April 24, 2024 at 8:14 AM -
Gov’t not feeling the pulse of the BVI — Walwyn
Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has accused the government of being out of step with the needs of the people. According to Walwyn, lawmakers need to visit communities themselves even though it may be a lot of work. “It...
April 24, 2024 at 7:45 AM -
New asphalt plant having “teething pains”
Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer has said operators have been experiencing “some teething pains” with the new asphalt plant that arrived last year to improve the road conditions in the territory. The plant is...
April 24, 2024 at 6:22 AM