A candle-light vigil is to be held this Saturday, May 7th at the Road Town Fire Headquarters in honour of Shaquoy ‘Puzy’ Smith, a Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Officer who died following a scooter accident on April 18th. After being found in critical condition on Hope Hill early Easter Monday, 24-year-old Smith was taken … Continued
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has released a statement on the ongoing situation in the BVI. The OECS says “The OECS has noted the position taken by the duly elected Government of the BVI which, while welcoming the recommendations arising from the Inquiry, rejects the intention of the British Government to impose direct … Continued
Today, the Acting Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley, has issued a statement regarding the COI recommendations. The Acting Premier told the public that he is presently reviewing the COI recommendations and emphasized that he is very concerned about “the anchor” of the recommendations—which would be the partial suspension of the … Continued
A statement released by U.S. Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett confirms the approval of her Virgin Islands Visa Waiver Act (H.R. 5460). According to Plaskett, The Act would allow the Department of Homeland Security to approve nonimmigrant visitor visa waivers for entry into the U.S. Virgin Islands for up to 45 days, primarily for residents of … Continued
The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has advised Virgin Islands residents “to brace for another busy hurricane season.” The DDM says that this is based on the expert forecast from Colorado State University’s Tropical Meteorology Project issued this morning. According to an official release, Mr. Jasen Penn, Acting Director at the DDM, “said that this … Continued
The Bregado Flax Education Centre (BFEC) debate team has officially been named as the 2022 Inter Secondary Debate Champions. The BFEC faced off against the Claudia Creque Educational Centre of Anegada, and debated the moot “Vaccinations are our passports to economic and social recovery from the COVID-19 Pandemic.” The BFEC speakers, Jada Barrette, Trevi-Ann … Continued
The Commission of Inquiry has taken a toll on the Government says Premier Andrew Fahie. Speaking at a Government Press Conference today, Friday March 25th, the Premier addressed the stress that the COI caused the public service, calling the requests “unreasonable,” and alleging that the total cost incurred amounts to approximately five million dollars. “We … Continued
Speaking at a Government Press Conference today, Friday March 25th, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley, Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration said that the minimum wage is overdue an assessment since 2019. The Minister said “I think there was a study done around 2014 that said it should be revised in five years, which would … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has charged two Diamond Estate residents in their 20’s for the shooting incident which took place in the parking lot of Bobby’s Supermarket on Sunday. They are 25-year-old Michael Albert Hatchett and 21-year-old Tamisha Dennis. Hatchett is solely charged with attempted murder and is jointly charged with Dennis … Continued
On Friday afternoon during rush hour, several reports were made of a woman being struck down at Waterfront, Road Town. Since this news, several eye witnesses have expressed concern at the alleged wait time that the woman endured before emergency medical technicians arrived at the scene. Subsequently, the BVI Health Services Authority has issued an … Continued
