ROAD TOWN, Tortola — The Caribbean banking landscape is poised for a significant transformation following reports that Butterfield Bank has finalized a deal to acquire the regional operations of CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank in several territories, including the Virgin Islands.The acquisition marks one of the most consequential banking developments in the region in recent years and is expected to reshape competition, customer services, and financial operations across multiple Caribbean...

Our news room has been notified by numerous sources, of an alleged unfortunate incident that is said to have occurred on the ESHS campus today Tuesday, April 28th. We understand that a young teenage girl is alleged to have ingested a mixture of unauthorized substances, and attempted to jump from one of the 3 story buildings on campus. We understand the student to be an 8th Grader, and that Police, the Ambulance. and her Parents were called to the campus. This is a breaking news story. Further de...

Information reaching our newsroom early this morning confirms that former Speaker of the House Julian Willock is facing theft charges in the Magistrate’s Court. Reviewing the information received, the former Speaker is set to make an appearance in the matter on Tuesday April 28, 2026 - Commissioner of Police Vs Julian Willock. We understand that this will be the second appearance in the matter. The former Speaker who we understand is gearing up to contest the Third District in the upcoming elec...

A statement released by Ag. Commissioner Ullger confirms that earlier this afternoon, an officer of the RVIPF was found unresponsive at the Cane Garden Bay Police Station, where he resided in the barracks. He was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene, the statement further confirmed. “The Force is currently in the process of notifying the officer’s next of kin. The circumstances surrounding this incident are unclear at this time, and an investigation is underway.” Ag. COP UllgerGuavaberry...

The party re-emerges fully united ahead of pending general elections.

Former United Kingdom Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested. Cars arrived at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk where the former prince lives earlier this morning. Thames Valley Police said the eighth in line to the British throne has been held on suspicion of misconduct in public office.The US Congress released a complete dossier of information in January and February of this year in relation to dead paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. UK police have been assessing claims that Andrew, who ...

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has arrested and charged one male in connection with an assault involving a minor, which has generated significant public concern following the circulation of a video of the incident on social media.Police investigations confirm that the matter was reported on January 15, and was treated with urgency by officers. As a result, Mr. Vidal Farrington, 30 of The Valley, Virgin Gorda was arrested and charged with Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm. He was subs...

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.