The Government of the Virgin Islands is inviting suitably qualified persons or firms to express interest in the long-term development of the site of the Prospect Reef Resort.Firms will be allowed the full opportunity to be innovative in developing the Prospect Reef Resort site into a facility that meets world-class industry standards.The expressions of interest should consider the following in relation to the hotel project:i. Proposals from firms that intend to raise the site and show how they i...

Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley and a team of health officials have met to discuss the viability of the Pockword Pond incinerator.Included in the discussions was President and General Manager of Pennram Diversified Manufacturing Corporation Mr. Andy Hooker whose company boasts a resume of over 25 years of experience in the incineration industry.Mr. Hooker was in the Territory this week to conduct a full assessment of the incinerator after which he is exp...

The Virgin Islands are set to welcome a groundbreaking addition to its tourism and business landscape with the launch of NavigateVI, the first-ever VI experience portal and booking channel. The site goes live with a soft launch onto the market tonight, Saturday January 18th, but will officially and fully go live on February 1st 2025.NavigateVI promises to revolutionise how visitors and locals alike, discover, connect with, and book businesses and experiences throughout the Virgin Islands.What is...

An overnight fire destroyed the Jerk Pit restaurant on Virgin Gorda late Friday night, January 17th. The fire marked the second reported property fire this month.The popular restaurant is located next door to Delta Petroleum Gas Station.Firefighters stationed on Virgin Gorda responded to the scene after a blaze was reported shortly after 11 p.m. They were able to contain the fire, preventing it from spreading to two adjacent businesses, including the gas station.The structure was deemed unsalvag...

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) held its first Force Meeting of the year, setting a progressive tone for 2025 under the leadership of ActingCommissioner of Police, Jacqueline Vanterpool. The meeting, attended by His Excellency the Governor and representatives of the Police Service Commission, highlighted critical developments, key achievements, and strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing the efficiency and integrity of the Force.Governor Announces UK SupportHis Excellency the Gove...

Tourism is everybody’s business and the ability to successfully negotiate those direct flights from Miami to Beef Island has certainly been a blessing to these Virgin Islands and a game changer like no recent other! But now, we must put airport expansion 💯 as an infrastructural top priority! Whether we beg or borrow, as long as we do not steal, it has to happen, like yesterday!“The Premier is bullish about tourism. As Tourism Minister, he must be for he recognizes that tourism is ...

Numerous calls from residents in the Cane Garden Bay area have confirmed hearing up to fifteen (15) gunshots ring out sometime close to midnight last night Tuesday, January 14th.Residents in close proximity of where the shots were heard, were left shaken and distraught.On Monday this week, reports of concern in heightened gun robberies in Cane Garden Bay began circulating, with a video also making the rounds.We cannot confirm at this time whether Police were called to the area to investigate.

Residents of the Canaan Road, Purcell Estate community were awaken by gun shots early Wednesday morning.Witnesses say at around 1:43 a.m. up to 10 gun shots broke the silence of the early morning. Residents soon emerged to find police and ambulance services on the scene. As Police wrapped yellow caution tape across electrical poles, an officer cautioned bystanders not to cross police lines or risk being arrested.Eyewitnesses say police proceeded to spray paint around bullet shells on the street....

On Saturday January 11, 2025, our newsroom was informed of an incident on the sea, in the North Sound area, involving Gumption Tours. As in any other incident, our newsroom did the necessary research, and reported on the incident, free of bias. Our account of the incident not only came from numerous eyewitness accounts, but we were also provided with video footage of the ongoing rescue, as well as images of the incident, and the damaged boat.https://www.gbmediahouse.com/Articles/Article/806/Gump...

The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) wishes to inform the public that the East End Clinic, also known as the Iris Penn Smith Clinic, will be closed effective today, January 14, 2025, until further notice.This temporary closure is due to administrative adjustments and resource reallocation aimed at optimizing healthcare delivery within the Eastern area of Tortola. These adjustments will allow us to streamline operations and improve the overall efficiency of services provi...

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is investigating a report of gunshots heard in the Hannah’s Estate area late evening on Wednesday, January 8.Upon receiving the report, officers immediately responded to the scene. Several vehicles in the vicinity were found to have sustained damage from what appeared to be gunshots. Officers also observed damage to an apartment building in the area. A search of the scene and surrounding areas was conducted; however, no projectiles, spent shell...

Royal Virgin Islands Police Force officers responded to a report of an unresponsive male in a derelict vehicle in the Long Swamp area after 11pm on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.Upon arrival at the location, officers discovered a male individual inside a green, derelict RAV4 SUV, dressed in a blue plaid shirt and short blue jeans pants and showed no signs of life. He was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene.The deceased has since been identified as Courtney Fahie, 68, of no fixed place of abod...

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confirms that 22-year-old Shemoi Carey of Huntum’s Ghut, wanted in relation to the attempted murder ofK’zhari Stoutt on November 8, 2024, has been apprehended. He has since been charged with Attempted Murder, Carrying an Unlicensed Firearm and Unlawful Possession of Explosives.In connection with the investigation, two individuals were also arrested on Suspicion of Assisting an Offender. Both persons were interviewed by detectives and subs...

Onlookers reported concerns of what seemed to be an early morning fire on Marina Cay. A video of the incident was also placed on Social Media platform, Facebook.However, after investigations, our newsroom was able to confirm that it was a controlled fire, and that there was no damage to property.

A Gumption Experience Tour vessel operating in the North Sound near Necker Island has reportedly sank with seven passengers on board. People in the immediate area responded to help those onboard. Reports saw the passengers swimming to the rescue vessel.The vessel believed to be operated by Captain Allington “Gumption” Creque at the time is one of his glass bottom excursion vessels. Captain Creque is also reportedly safe.Further details will be shared as the rescue mission continues.

Holders of a British Overseas Territory Citizen (BOTC) passport from the Virgin Islands are not required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) when traveling to the United Kingdom (UK).The Civil Registry and Passport Office has announced that according to the guidelines published by the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), British Overseas Territory passport holders are exempt from the ETA program. Therefore, Virgin Islands BOTC passport holder...

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) announces the outcome of an internal investigation following a significant security breach that occurredduring a planned operation in November 2024.The breach, which involved the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, compromised the success of the operation and raised serious concerns about the integrity of law enforcement protocols. Upon learning of the incident, the RVIPF launched acomprehensive investigation led by a specialized team w...

Paul Jack Apprehended During Joint Operation.

Veteran Tourism Expert to Lead BVI’s Tourism Marketing Initiatives

Demion Percival who was described by his former boss and colleague Floyd ‘Heritage’ Burnette as a rising star in talk radio, has been hired by the Government of the Virgin Islands. He now holds the role of Economic Planning Officer at the Public Works Department, and today Monday January 6th, would be his third (3rd) day on the job.Who Is Demion Percival:Former Government EmployeeDemion Percival is a former civil servant, and last served the territory as Commissioner of the Taxi and ...