Information reaching our newsroom is that both Honourables Ronnie Skelton and Marlon Penn met with Honourable Mitch Turnbull, in an effort to attract him back to the NDP, offering him the Leader of the Opposition position. We’re told the meeting went down at a popular bar in Road Town, hours after the Honourable Stacy Mather made the announcement that he was joining the VIP Government. We are told both moves, Mather and Turnbull are aimed at ensuring Walwyn is unable to go to the UK w...

The BVI Airports Authority (the Authority) is advising the travelling public of current restrictions affecting regional airspace resulting from a notice issued by the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This notice impacts U.S.-registered aircraft and U.S. based carriers operating within the Caribbean region.As a result, flight operations to and from the Virgin Islands maybe subject to delays, diversions, rescheduling, or cancellations, depending on individual airline routing an...

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has charged one male following an intelligence-led police operation conducted on Tuesday, 30 December 2025, in the Fahie Hill area.Alex Archibald, a native of St. Kitts and Nevis, who was arrested during the operation, has been formally charged with the following offences:• Keeping an Unlicensed Firearm• Unlawful Possession of Explosives• Possession of a Controlled DrugDuring the execution of a search warrant at a residential property,...

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is reminding residents and visitors to remain vigilant and exercise good judgment as Old Year’s Night celebrations take place across the Territory and into the New Year.Old Year’s Night is traditionally marked by social gatherings, increased movement, late-night activities, and festive celebrations. While the RVIPF supports safe and enjoyable celebrations, the public is encouraged to remain alert and take proactive steps to protect themselves, th...

On Tuesday 30th December, officers conducted a search operation at a residence in the Fahie Hill area.During the search, an illegal firearm and several rounds of ammunition were recovered. One male has been arrested and taken into custody for questioning in connection with the recovery.Our newsroom was reliably informed by the homeowners in the area yesterday of a heavily armed Police presence. One homeowner informed our media house that an Officer on the scene confirmed that they were looking f...

Andre Braithwaite, Music Director at Elmore Stoutt High School and H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, has been awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in His Majesty the King’s New Year 2026 Overseas and International Honours list.Mr Braithwaite has received the award ‘For services to Young People and the Music Industry in the Virgin Islands’, recognising Mr Braithwaite’s lifelong dedication to music education, cultural preservation, and the development...

Miss Teen British Virgin Islands Maya Marcellin, has won the Belmont Resort Haynes Smith Caribbean Talented Teen Pageant. The Pageant which was held in St.Kitts last night Monday December 29th, saw young Marcellin outperforming her peers, to historically capture the crown at the 43rd Miss Caribbean Talented event. Maya Marcellin was crowned Miss Teen British Virgin Islands 2025 on Saturday, October 4, 2025.

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