In an unprecedented move today, Honourable Lorna Smith OBE, Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Trade and Labour when asked for costs on the Mission to Guyana trip, went into her bag and pulled out her tickets as proof of cost and level of travel. “I even sat by a dog, at the very back of the plane.” she gleefully exclaimedThe move humored and surprised those sitting in the room which included Media and other members of the mission trip. Honourable Smith was...

Residents of Tortola are notified that the water supply will be shut off in the Road Town area from 9:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m on Tuesday, 15 August.The reason for this interruption is to fix a broken pipeline at the Road Town Port. Residents in the affected area are urged to fill up containers with water before the shutoff time to ensure that they have an adequate supply of water to use during the interruption period. Water supply remains a sore issue for residents across the entire Virgin ...

Kadeem Maynard’s attorneys have petitioned the presiding judge for leniency on behalf of their client. Ahead of the sentencing date for Oleanvine and Kadeem Maynard which is set for August 21, his attorneys have submitted varying objections to the pre-sentencing report and is asking the judge to consider a reduced or no custodial sentence at all for their client, siting that he ‘only made an introduction’ and was not a part of the alleged grand scheme to turn the BVI water...

Tuesday, July 25 – Police have charged a fourth person in its continued inquiries into the cocaine, firearms, boat and ammunition seizure during its drug bust operation last week Wednesday.Rico Penn, 34, of Fat Hogs Bay was charged with possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply to another, unlawful possession of a controlled drug, keeping an unlicenced firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition.Rico Penn is a fireman and the son of Diego Penn who conteste...

Saturday, July 22 – Police charged three persons and arrested several others as it continues inquiries into the cocaine seizure, as well as firearms, boat and ammunition detained during the operation on Wednesday evening (19 July).Dion Leslie McMaster, 38, of Brady Ghut was charged with possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply to another, unlawful possession of a controlled drug, keeping an unlicenced firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition. In addition, Zuri Reid, ...

Civil Servants and Public Officers are fed up with working conditions and treatment across the Civil Service. Unconfirmed reports of industrial action in the Customs Department are being reported. It is understood that Customs Officers intended to strike today Wednesday 19 July, however, the information was apparently leaked to the Deputy Governor who called an emergency meeting with officers. Reports are that the Officers are in a meeting presently with the Deputy Governor David Archer and...

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force charged two men last night in relation to last Saturday’s robbery of House of Luxury jewelry store at Cyril B. Romney Pier Park.Charged for robbery and possession of a firearm with intent to commit an indictable offense are Shamul Mitchell, 35, of Sand Box Road and Jelani Marquis, 27, of Hannahs Estate. Both will appear before the Magistrate’s Court at the next available sitting.Last Tuesday, Acting Commissioner St. Clair Amory said that while no...

A press release on the Royal Anguilla Police Force Facebook page dated today Saturday 8 July states that in a joint international anti narcotic smuggling operation involving the US authorities, International partners, the UK National Crime Agency and the Royal Virgin Island Police Force (RVIPF), the RVIPF marine unit yesterday (07/07/23), in cooperation with the Royal Anguilla Police Force (RAPF) and HM Anguilla Customs department (HM Customs), intercepted two vessels within Anguillan ...

The BVI Community raised just over $30,000 in 24 hours to save the house of Dameon Percival, a well-known on-air radio personality. The talk show host’s house went into foreclosure in June and was posted on the National Bank of the Virgin Islands’ Facebook page on Thursday, 22 June. The money was raised via pledges made by persons inside and outside the community who called and donated pledges as low as $15.00 and as high as $3,000.00. Pledges were made by private citizens and p...

One Teacher of the Elmore Stoutt High School was left shaken when one student unleashed his rage due to his dissatisfaction with the manner in how the said teacher handled a matter with the student. Guavaberry Media understands the student broke the rear windshield of the teachers car with a rock causing severe damage to the windshield. It is also understood that there were children in the back of the car and one received splinters in his eyes from the broken glass. There are two ...

Guavaberry Media has received information that six Cameroon nationals were able to enter the BVI illegally recently. It is understood they were able to enter the BVI via Antigua. The group has been apprehended by immigration authorities after contacting 911 after enduring challenging conditions the information noted. The group initially expected to meet an accomplice upon arrival but had to seek refuge in the bushes due to unforeseen circumstances.A request to the Chief Immig...

Kadeem Maynard has changed his not guilty plea to guilty on the count of conspiracy to import a controlled substance. Maynard appeared in a Miami court this afternoon to change his not guilty plea to guilty in his case USA v Kadeem Maynard. The son of former Port boss was slapped with three charges but has only changed his plea in one, same as his mother Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard  Sentencing has been set for 21 August 2023.Both Maynards and former Premie...

Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard has changed her not guilty plea to guilty on the count of conspiracy to import a controlled substance. Pickering-Maynard appeared in a Miami court this morning in her case USA v Oleanvine Pickering Maynard. The former Port boss was slapped with three charges but has only changed her plea in one. Sentencing has been set for 21 August 2023. Maynard could be facing a minimum 10 years in prison. More to come on this developing story. 

Premier Wheatley Blasted for Quarter Million Dollar Concert and Surprise Press Conference Invitation An invitation to the press came at 3:00 p.m. for a press conference to happen on the same day at 3:30 p.m.  The invitation which was for a ‘special announcement’ to be made by the Premier, came late in the afternoon and set the territory abuzz concerning the nature of the announcement. Speculations were that the press conference could be in relation to the Territory&rsq...

Following the news of Kadeem Maynard’s intention to change his plea in charges laid on him following his arrest Oleanvine Maynard is now following suit. The Ex Port Boss is the mother of Kadeem and were both arrested along with former Premier Andrew Fahie in early 2022 and charged in a Florida Court with drug trafficking, money laundering, and later racketeering. This move now leaves former Premier Fahie standing on his own. The case against Fahie is set for early ...

The Territory is once again being awakened to further gun violence. Reports are that one male was shot in the early hours of this morning. GBM knows the identity but will refrain from sharing until family members are notified. Gun crime has become common place in the small jurisdiction with a record number of murders so far in 2023. Just this week, arrests were made and charges brought on a number of unlicensed weapons. We will bring you further updates on this breaking story...

On Wednesday May 25th, in the early hours of the morning, the RVIPF, with a search warrant, raided the home of Renia Fahie, 39 and Blugh Mongra 39. Five persons were arrested and three charged with weapons offenses. Arrested were Renia Fahie, a Virgin Islander and resident of Spooners Estate, Blugh Mongra, a Trinidadian by birth and resident of the Virgin Islands, as well as 38 year old Ramone David of Trinidad. In a bail hearing held this afternoon Friday May 26th in the Magistrate’s...

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...