Information reaching our newsroom is that a Digicel technician was injured while working on a pole in West End, on Saturday, September 13, 2025. The unfortunate incident is said to have happened late afternoon, when the technician came into contact with a live wire.Although images show the man hanging unconscious from a pole, according to eyewitnesses, he had regained consciousness before being transported to the Dr. D Orlando Smith Hospital.Late Saturday afternoon, BVIEC put out the follow...

The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) would is advising the public that maintenance works will be carried out in the International Departure Lounge at the Road Town Jetty from 15th – 21st September 2025.During this period, all departing passengers will be redirected to the Domestic (Inter-Island Ferry Operations) area for security screening. Travelers are reminded to pay departure tax at the cashier’s booth before proceeding to the Domestic area for security screening an...

BVI to be represented by its largest delegation of athletes at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

The Manchester Road rehabilitation project has been completed ahead of the October completion date and is now serving motorists and pedestrians. Road works commenced on the project after the August holidays for the construction of approximately four hundred and twenty (420) linear feet of concrete road pavement. The completed works are now alleviating the constant view of running water on the main road while also protecting the road from degradation. Minister for Communications and Wor...

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confirms that 23-year-old Erick Rabsatt has been returned to the Virgin Islands and is now in police custody.On Friday, September 5 at 2:00 p.m., Rabsatt was formally charged with the Murder of 31-year-old Jaimez Stoutt, which occurred on December 11, 2021. He remains in custody and is expected to appear before the Magistrate’s Court early next week, pending the Court’s availability.Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline Vanterpool stat...

Following the breaking news story released by our media house earlier this morning, both Necker Island and the RVIPF have now released statements addressing the incident, more than 48 hours after the accidental death of a staff member of Necker Island. Both Necker Island and the RVIPF have released very vague statements, void of any meaningful information, both being unable to identify the victim or the type of vehicle involved in the incident, but Necker confirming that the victim sustaine...

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is investigating two recent reports of gunfire within the Territory.In the early hours of Friday, August 15, officers responded to reports of shots fired in the Long Look area following an anonymous call received. Upon arrival, officers found multiple signs of recent firearm discharges. A number of impact marks, consistent with bullet holes, were also observed on the outer structure of a residence. Forensic officers processed the scene, and a compreh...

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Marine Branch intercepted a vessel shortly after midnight on Wednesday, August 20, while conducting routine patrols.During the operation the vessel was brought to a complete stop and a search was conducted. A semi-automatic Glock pistol was recovered along with two magazines containing several rounds of ammunition.Three individuals were found on board and were transported to the Road Town Police Station for questioning.Acting Commissioner of Police J...

An image of a destroyed Banco Popular ATM is not affiliated with Banco Popular in neither the US or British Virgin Islands. Our newsroom was able to confirm with head of the bank Mr. Darren Vanterpool, who confirmed an incident that occurred a few days ago in Puerto Nuevo, Pier Rico. https://www.instagram.com/p/DNY4QuesC3y/?igsh=MW54MTM5bmdiNDg4ZQ==The information shared noted:‘Caught red-handed in the mass that was dismantling an ATH.Police from the Hato Rey precinct caught a ma...