Sources are confirming that spent shells were allegedly found in the possession of a Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Officer on Monday December 15, 2025. The spent shells were said to be found while the Officer was leaving island, and going through the airport security check point.We are told the Officer was not arrested at the time, and as of this morning, has not been arrested. Anyone found in possession of guns or explosives, spent shells while leaving or arriving in the Territory is normal...

The Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) today announced the launch of “YEP’s Next 20 – Give a Gift to the Future,” a fundraising campaign marking the organisation’s 20th anniversary and inviting the community to support its next phase of growth.Since opening its doors in 2005, following its founding by Dr Henry Jarecki, Dr Kedrick Pickering, and other community-minded individuals, YEP has provided a safe, nurturing and enriching environment for more than 5,000 young peo...

The Office of the Deputy Governor of the Virgin Islands announces the appointment of Mr. Kenrico O. Wheatley Jr. as Deputy Supervisor of Elections in accordance with section 3(2) of the Elections Amendment Act, 1994. Mr. Wheatley is an experienced public officer, having served six years across both the Ministry of Health at Social Development and in the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports.As Deputy Supervisor of Elections Mr. Wheatley will provide support and assist in the establishm...

A coordinated multi-agency operation conducted between 8th and 9th December 2025, involving His Majesty’s Customs, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), and external law enforcement partners from United States Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) and the Joint Regional Command Centre from the CARICM region, resulted in the arrest of six males and the seizure of 772.4 kilograms of cocaine.The joint operation was initiated after intelligence was received indicating suspicious marit...

Acting Governor, Mr. David D. Archer Jnr. has completed the formal certification of the 2019, 2021 and 2022 Laws of the Virgin Islands, as required under the Acts (Authentication) Act, Revised Edition 2023.The Attorney General's Chambers submitted 12 bound volumes containing the authenticated Acts and Statutory Instruments for 2019, 2021 and 2022. This annual process ensures that the laws of the Virgin Islands are properly verified, preserved and made accessible for public reference.

Prime Minister Mia Mottley of Barbados continues to earn international recognition, securing a spot on the 2025 Forbes World’s 100 Most Powerful Women list, where she ranks No. 99 among the globe’s most influential political, business, and philanthropic leaders. Forbes has highlighted Mottley’s continued global impact, in particular her forceful advocacy on climate change, diplomatic leadership, and her role in steering Barbados’ constitutional transition. Accor...

The House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands has expressed profound gratitude to the people of the Virgin Islands for their overwhelming support during the 75th anniversary celebrations of the Restoration of Virgin Islands Legislature.Speaker of the House of Assembly, Honourable Corine N. George-Massicote said that this milestone is a celebration of values. “It represents our collective expression of gratitude to the men and women who, through the decades, have chosen service over self, dut...

The 30th meeting of the Conference of the Parties took place in Belém, Brazil from 10-21 November 2025.  This marked the second time Brazil was hosting such a global conference on the environment having been the venue in 1992 for the Rio Earth Summit.The acclaimed leader of the free world did not send a high-level delegation to the summit because the US withdrew from the 2015 Paris Agreement, a global, legally binding agreement to combat climate change.For the US, Climate Change is a...