Saturday, July 22 – The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force continues its inquiries into the significant cocaine seizure, as well as the firearm, boat and ammunition detained during the operation on Wednesday evening (19 July) despite efforts by criminal elements to disrupt investigations.In the early hours of this morning Saturday 22 July, one seized vessel, suspected to be involved in ramming of the police vessel at sea on Wednesday 19 July, was set ablaze in a calculated effort ...

Beef Island, Virgin Islands - Industrial action taken by fire service officers attached to the T.B. Lettsome International Airport forced closure of the airport for most of the afternoon yesterday, 17 July 2023. Inbound and outbound flights were brought to an immediate halt. American Airlines’ incoming flight had to be diverted to San Juan, Puerto Rico, as well as Silver Airlines. An Inter Caribbean flight that was loaded and ready to take off, was made to offload and a private flight...

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (July 13, 2023) – The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), the premier tourism development agency for 25 Caribbean countries and territories, has appointed Dona Regis-Prosper the new Secretary-General and Chief Executive Officer. Beginning her assignment on September 1, 2023, Regis-Prosper, who hails from St. Lucia, is set to make history as the first woman to assume leadership of the intergovernmental body.With an impressive career that spans more than 22 years, Regi...

Road Town, Tortola, VI - Spice BVI Trading, a small business in the heart of Road Town, was robbed on Wednesday during opening hours. From footage put out by the business on Facebook, ‘Gladys’ who most understand to be mentally challenged, appears to be the culprit.The store did not indicate how much money was taken, but indicated to ‘Gladys’ taking their larger bills. “This seems like a premeditated act. She entered once the store attendant stepped away, knows...

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced his resignation as an MP with immediate effect. So has former Culture Minister Nadine Dorries and ally to Johnson, Nigel Adams, triggering by-elections in their constituencies. This would be the third by-election Sunak will face since taking the seat of Prime Minister. In a statement, the former prime minister said a letter from the privileges committee made clear "that they are determined to use the proceedings against me to drive me o...

An accident at Paraquita Bay this afternoon has sent at least one person to the emergency room. We understand the injuries are none life threatening.  The accident included a taxi bus and Suzuki suv. Up to 3 Police vehicles and 2 ambulances were on scene. We will keep you update on this story.  

Information reaching our news room indicates that Attorney Jack Husbands has been tipped as the new Chairman of the Labour Tribunal. In a press conference held by the Premier and Deputy Premier on Tuesday May 16, the question of a replacement was posed by Guavaberry Media. Both the Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley and Deputy Premier Lorna Smith OBE confirmed that Cabinet had recently approved someone, but did not indicate who. However, both did say an announcement would be made shortly. Th...