In press releases distributed to the media on Saturday 22 July, Police have confirmed that both boats seized in last week’s drug bust were tampered with. On Wednesday 19 July 2023, the RVIPF were in a drug bust operation at sea which saw the seizure of two go fast boats and tons of cocaine. On Friday afternoon 21 July, the Donzi was seen being escorted under heavy police protection. However, in the wee hours of Saturday morning, the boat was burned beyond recognition while in pol...

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 ...

“Bit by bit our freedom is being taken away, under our gaze but beneath our notice while we run around to the UN, CARICOM and to whomever has two ears to make the BVIs case for independence.The only place we seem uninterested in making that case is in BVI.  We have not studied the costs, obligations and responsibilities of independence.  We want the people to make the decision in anger and in ignorance perhaps without even the benefit of a referendum.Surely the people do not want...

Deputy Governor, Mr. David Archer, Jr. is acting in the Office of Governor from July 21 to August 5 in the absence of His Excellency the Governor, Mr. John J. Rankin, CMG who is out of the Territory.Deputy Governor Archer, Jr’s appointment is in accordance with section 37 (1) (a) of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order 2007 which states, “During any period when the office of Governor is vacant, or the Governor is absent from the Virgin Islands or is for any other reason unable to pe...

A delegation from the Virgin Islands (VI) travelled to the United Kingdom (UK) to engage in constructive interparliamentary discussions with key individuals within Parliament.The high-level delegation, led by the Speaker of the House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands, Honourable Corine George-Massicote, comprised key figures from the VI's political landscape, including the Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer; Leader of the Opposition, Honourable Ronn...

400m hurdler Kyron McMaster has set a new meet record after placing 1st with a Season's Best time of 47.26 seconds at the 2023 P-T-S World Athletics Continental Tour Silver meeting in Slovakia on July 20.The impressive time comfortably surpasses the previous meet record of 48.24 and places Kyron 3rd in the season's top list.David Kendziera of the USA placed 2nd with a time of 48.95 and Danny Brandt of Switzerland took 3rd place in 49.25 seconds.According to a meet report by World Track, ...

Celebrities, VIP Guests, top international and local models, kid models, fashion designers, fashion and beauty insiders, media influencers, content creators, local designers, artists, top DJs, are set to be a part of the 13th Annual Summer Sizzle BVI with events schedule to kick off on Thursday July 27 to Sunday July 30.The Caribbean’s Premier Fashion and Lifestyle Destination Event will be hosted by Mrs. JoyAnn Reid, an internationally renowned and revered political analyst for MSNBC and ...

Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force recently completed an Armed Response Training & D.A.R.E Program, which ran simultaneously at the Road Town Police Station over the last four to six weeks.The in-house Armed Response Training delivered by Ag. Chief Inspector Carty, Sergeants Roberts, and Winter, consisted of nine officers and covered a wide range of topics such as weapon handling, precision shooting, and house clearing to name a few. This training enabled the officers to gain ...

Following reports of planned industrial action from Custom Officers, the Premier Honourable Natalio Wheatley and Deputy Governor David Archer are now in a battle to rectify the matter of outstanding increments as more Government offices and entities threaten further industrial action.  Threats continue to come in to media houses from varying departments with intended plans of striking. Some residents say the cup has run over. In an interview the Premier indicated that “News ...