The RVIPF Major Crime Team today charged two males with murder and robbery, and one female with aiding in the incident that resulted in the fatal wounding of Catherine Pickering on April 18. Charged with murder are Akeem Hopkinson, 22 and Shameek Grant, 28 both of Zion Hill. Both males were also charged with the possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and jointly charged with Shermar Richardson for robbery … Continued

Writers across the Territory are being offered another opportunity to finesse their skills with the hosting of another writing workshop series titled: “The Speculative and the Real: Writing Across Genre” a Prose Fiction Masterclass. Literary Arts Officer at the Department of Culture, Ms. Anika Christopher said that the upcoming workshop will give writers the opportunity … Continued

Officials at the Ministry of Health and Social Development are alerting residents of an increase in the level of gastroenteritis also known as gastro in the British Virgin Islands. The Public Health Unit and the Environmental Health Division are currently investigating the cause in order to limit the spread. Gastro is an inflammation of the … Continued

The Government’s Inquiry Response Unit (IRU) is preparing for the next stage of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) this week with the arrival in the Virgin Islands of the Right Honourable Sir Geoffrey Cox QC.  The Attorney General, on behalf of the Virgin Islands Government, has asked Sir Geoffrey Cox QC to carry out an … Continued

Fully vaccinated travelers coming into the British Virgin Islands will only be required to quarantine for 12-24 hours, according to new Cabinet decisions. This timeframe will allow for the day-0 test results to be returned. This was confirmed by Minister of Health and Social Development, Honorable Carvin Malone who said “effective 15th May 2021, fully … Continued

Twenty-four-year-old Shemar Richardson of Gene Hill was charged for his involvement in the robbery turn murder of Catherine Pickering. According to reports, Richardson was employed by the Big Brothers Gas Station in Baugher’s Bay owned and operated by the family of the deceased. The charge was confirmed by newly appointed Police Commissioner, Mark Collins who expressed … Continued

Four persons are now confirmed to be in police custody pending investigations on the ruthless murder of Catherine Pickering who died on April 19th. The deceased was gunned down in front of her Paraquita Bay home as she ran to the rescue of her daughter who was cornered by gunmen with intent to rob. The … Continued