The Ministry of Health and Social Development has commenced hands-on training for the Territory’s new 911 Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system.The launch is a major step forward in strengthening emergency response services and will see the commencement of training of Fire officers, police, and 911 personnel at the Emergency Operations Centre. The CAD system will officially go live on 11 September and will enhance the ability of emergency services to respond swiftly and effectively to ...

RVIPF and investigating recent incident in Baughers Bay.

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...

Governor’s Office to host special events for future scholars, alumni and partnersThe Governor’s Office in the Virgin Islands is delighted to announce that the application window for the Chevening scholarship programme, for the 2026–27 academic year, is open.Chevening is the UK Government’s prestigious international scholarship programme that offers future leaders the opportunity to pursue a fully funded one-year master’s degree, at any leading UK university. Th...

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...

Reports are reaching our newsroom of an unfortunate accident on Necker Island leading into the past weekend. Sources are confirming that the new Chef on the island, allegedly met his demise after the golf cart he was driving is alleged to have plunged over a cliff. It is also alleged that the chef may have been intoxicated at that time, as he was observed to have had a few libations leading up to the accident. It is reported that the other person on the golf cart was able to jump off before...

The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) has announced the launch of the Barefoot Trainer Hospitality Series on 22nd October 2025 in Virgin Gorda.The BVITBFC has signed a strategic agreement with Barefoot Training and Consulting Ltd. in collaboration with R Hospitality Ltd., BVI-based luxury hospitality training providers renowned for transforming service teams into caring, confident, and customer-focused hosts who deliver memorable guest ...

Minister for Communication and Works Honourable Kye M. Rymer has announced that the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved zero customs duty for renewable energy and energy efficient products beginning September 1.Honourable Rymer stated that this will be done as the Government of the Virgin Islands has set an ambitious goal of having sixty percent (60%) of the energy used in the Territory to be generated by renewable energy sources. Honourable Rymer said, “You may recall the duty...