A popular St. Thomas Soca artist has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor on several occasions, V.I.P.D. Public information Officer Toby Derima has announced. The suspect was also charged with aggravated rape. According to the V.I.P.D. news release, Jefferson Faustin, known as BDJ, who has worked with multiple bands including at one point the … Continued
Grieving the loss of a loved one while coping with the fear and anxiety related to the COVID-19 pandemic can be especially overwhelming. Social distancing, “stay-at home-orders,” and limits on the size of in-person gatherings have changed the way friends and family can gather and grieve, including holding traditional funeral services, regardless of whether or not the person’s … Continued
The Coronavirus death toll has risen to 14 in the British Virgin Islands, with the most recent victim being a 48-year old male who died overnight. Health officials have also confirmed the deaths of an 81-year-old female, a 33-year-old male, a 53-year-old female and a 62-year-old female who died over the past few days while … Continued
Thirteen persons have now lost their lives in the British Virgin Islands as a result of Covid-19 complications. The latest epidemiological statistics show 12 deaths being recorded within the last two weeks, 5 of which seemed to have occurred today, July 16th. The toll was confirmed by the Premier of the Virgin Islands, Honorable Andrew … Continued
Governor of the Virgin Islands, His Excellency John Rankin just announced his decision to extend the ongoing Commission of Inquiry for another 6 months in spite of calls to discontinue until the current covid-19 surge is brought under control. The COI which was launched by former governor Augustus Jaspert to investigate possible corruption, abuse of … Continued
The British Virgin Islands is now mourning the death of another person who tested positive for Covid-19. This brings the territory’s covid-related death toll to five. The deceased was employed at BVI Cable TV for 17 years and renowned for his craft and outstanding personality. The 48-year-old was admitted to the ICU but succumbed to … Continued
Police are investigating the death of an 18-month-old baby girl, who allegedly drowned in a bucket of water after she had been left home by her mother late Sunday to attend a funeral. Police said that Orinda August, of Potsville, Kwakwani, near the Berbice River in Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice), had been left with her … Continued
The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved the COVID-19: Small Vessel Entry Protocol and the COVID-19: Water Taxi Protocols as part of recent significant changes to ensure the Territory continues to adjust its travel protocols with the aim of returning livelihoods to normalcy and sustainability. Cabinet approved the COVID-19 Small Vessel Entry Protocols to … Continued
Local police officer, Sgt. No 240 Oneal Bakker who was recently called to the Bar of England and Whales on 25th March 2021 by the Honorable Society of Grays Inn was yesterday 12th July 2021 called to the BVI Bar by the Learned Director of Public Prosecution, (‘DPP’) Mrs. Tiffany Scatliffe-Esprit. His call was second … Continued
284 Media has been reliably informed that another patient at the Dr. D. Orlando who tested positive for Covid-19 has died. Based on information, the deceased is the sister of another patient who died recently from the virus. Both patients were being monitored in the Intensive Care Unit and later succumbed to complications. On 18 … Continued
