In a surprise turn of events, Kadeem Maynard will change his plea in charges laid on him following his arrest. Maynard, along with his mother, Oleanvine Maynard, and former Premier Andrew Fahie were arrested in early 2022 and charged in a Florida Court with drug trafficking, money laundering, and later racketeering. A change of plea hearing has been set for the 32-year-old co-defendant for June 12, 2023. Maynard faces one count each of conspiracy to import a controlled substance, conspiracy to e...

The Loose Mongoose is repositioning itself as the favourite ‘foodie’ spot on Tortola, British Virgin Islands, and has recruited renowned local top Chef, Imran Ashton to make it a reality. Chef Imran brings years of restaurant experience to Loose Mongoose, beginning his career some 23 years ago. Ashton has worked at some of the most prestigious establishments in the Caribbean (The Body Holiday, Le Sport, St. Lucia), as well as Europe (The River Café, London) and the U...

In a dated news article forwarded to our news room this evening, Kai Chalwell, of the prominent Chalwell Family, son of Clyde Chalwell and grandson of Andy Bickerton, has been jailed in the UK since the end of 2021 for drug dealing and money laundering. The shocking news article reveal that the 21 year old had received a sentence of more than four years. Young Chalwell appeared in a Winchester Court on September 8, 2021, and was sentenced to 40 months for dealing Class A and Class B drugs&n...

In a motion filed on Thursday May 4th, former disgraced Premier Andrew Fahie sought to have his $1 million bond modified once again, by seeking leave for his daughters Kedisha and Khadija Fahie to travel to the BVI to attend their Grandfather’s funeral. A District Court Judge denied the request. Fahie’s bond was not too long ago modified based on a request to leave the apartment in which he’s been confined, from time to time, in particular, to meet with his Attorney i...

Information reaching our news room indicates that the Natalio Wheatley led Government is deciding between Keith Flax and Dancia Penn OBE as the Speaker of the 5th House of Assembly. We understand that both persons have been lobbying the Government for the position, but has the Territory moved on from the old guards? Responses coming in from across the Territory indicate that the Territory indeed would like to move on, but concerned that the HOA Members may not have.There are those who feel that ...

Update: We understand the victim is Kemo Lettsome. Our condolences to the family of the deceased.  The Long Look Community is in mourning this evening due to continued gun violence affecting the Territory. Information reaching our news room indicate the shooting death of one young man moments ago. We understand that there was an argument, tempers flared, and shots were fired.  We will keep you updated on this developing story. 

People of the BVI: I thank the people of the BVI who have voted for me, who have faith in me, who have shown me such overwhelming support and those too who have rightly placed country above party. I will uphold my promises to you, now and throughout my term in office because now is the time for us to work as one for the betterment of our beautiful Virgin Islands.Politics is for the people, by the people and now the people have spoken. This is no landslide victory for any one party and our e...

Inside sources are confirming that Julian Fraser, freshly elected District 3 Representative is uncooperative in discussions on forming the next Government of the Virgin Islands. It has been made clear to our newsroom that he is adamant on being the Premier and that no other position or Ministry will work. We understand discussions are off the table unless he is made Premier. The Territory has rejected Honourable Julian Fraser’s quest for Premier on more than one occasio...

Unfortunate Information reaching our news room and confirmation from family members confirm that popular Radio Host and Taxi man Sam Henry has passed away. We are understanding that he suffered a massive heart attack. Sam is understood to be out of the Territory on vacation.We will bring more on this developing story. Our condolences to his family. He will be missed by the entire Territory. 

Information reaching our newsroom is that the Premier, Dr. Natalio Wheatley, is looking to reconvene the 4th House of Assembly to clarify statuses given out under the Fast Track Belongers programme. Our newsroom understands that a report received from the Attorney General’s Office has indicated serious issues within the granting of statuses under the fast track programme done under the Andrew Fahie lead Administration in 2020.

Speculation has been swirling as to the whereabouts of disgraced former Premier Andrew Fahie. However, documents were filed on Friday by Fahie petitioning the Court to be able to leave the apartment. The filing confirms Fahie is still at his daughters’ apartment in Miami where he was released on bail. Fahie’s petition to the court on Friday sought permission to leave the apartment specifically to visit with his Attorney three times a week in preparation for his upcoming trial la...

Information reaching our newsroom this morning is that Dirk Walters has been appointed to the Events Manager position at the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board.In December 2020, the BVI Tourist Board released Cindy Rosan, Events Coordinator, with immediate effect citing a downturn in tourism and a lack of funding to continue her salary.  She was the only one released from the Board. Ms. Rosan has been a strong critic of not only the VIP Government but also the previous NDP Administration....

On Sunday, March 26, 2023, Honourable Alvera Maduro-Caines, Representative for the 6th District, held her campaign launch at the Omar Hodge Fisherman’s Wharf & Park. The launch, however, took a stark turn as Maduro-Caines presented her plans to the District. The plans bore frightening similarities to Candidate Myron Walwyn's, which he had presented via social media and printed collateral just two weeks earlier. As Honourable Maduro-Caines presented, listeners under the live began to comment...

On Wednesday March 15th 2023, the VIP released their final and complete list of candidates for the 2023 general elections. However, one name in particular created quite a stir - Marietta Flax-Headley. She was on the list of candidates to contest in District 2. Our newsroom was flooded with queries as to the validity of her run, we confirmed based on a letter received from the VIP PR Team.

Honourable Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley continues to show an outright disregard for democracy in the Virgin Islands. In May of 2022, due to the arrest of former Premier Andrew Fahie in Florida on April 28th, Dr. Natalio became Premier and formed the Unity Government. Since becoming the Premier, Dr. Wheatley has attempted on many occasions to control and silence the press. He has attempted to tell the press what type of questions they are allowed to ask, on what subjects, limiting the press to tw...

With the love of a true patriot, I come to you today, 11th March 2023. I am a Daughter of the Soil, who has grown up in Scatilffe Alley with a vested interest in serving and saving the community that raised me.

The saga of Honourable Shereen Flax Charles Government-funded apartment continues. On Friday, February 24th ,during the PVIM’s launch press conference, Honourable Shereen Flax Charles was asked by our media house whether she was given an apartment during her tenure as an elected Representative, how often she has used it over the past four years, and whether it was indeed value for money. The Member did not confirm the use of the apartment but confirmed it was given for use for two Represe...