Popular BVI hotelier Ms. Maria Dawson has transitioned. The stalwart reportedly passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Dawson was known widely for establishing one of the first hotels in Road Town, Maria’s by the Sea. The management and staff of 284Media, BVI Cable Tv and CCT extend condolences to the family and loved ones … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has made another breakthrough in their fight against ridding the territory of illegal firearms after arresting and charging a 27-year-old Long Bush male recently. This was confirmed by the RVIPF on Tuesday, November 1, as they identified the male as Kamaul Nibbs who was charged with possession of a … Continued
The Ministry of Health and Social Development is seeking to standardise the approach to diabetes management through a series of webinars. The sessions are intended for clinicians, medical professionals, caretakers and persons with diabetes (PWD) and will be held on November 8, 15 and 22, via the WebEx platform. Chief Nursing Officer Ms. Jacinth Hannibal … Continued
Community leader Kevon Lettsome recently shared his thoughts on the recent double murder in East End which claimed the lives of Kawa Cornwall and Kadeem Frett, leaving two others injured and hospitalized by the incident. Lettsome who has publically expressed and declared his bid in the next general elections as a seventh district candidate stated, … Continued
Members of the public are being urged to be a part of the discussions surrounding the development of the Jury Bill 2022 and have their concerns addressed before the bill is passed in the House of Assembly. In a recent interview with the Government Information Service (GIS), Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Tiffany Scatliffe, Registrar … Continued
Opposition Leader Honourable Julian Fraser has recommended that the government establish a board to oversee the process of identifying those eligible to serve as jurors under the new Jury Act. Fraser, who spoke during the House of Assembly debates on the act, said he believed that the mundane task of verifying the up to possibly … Continued
Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Tiffany Scatliffe has argued that older members of the public should not be discriminated against or robbed of the opportunity to perform citizen duties based on stereotypes associated with their greater age. At the time, Scatliffe was responding to a concern expressed surrounding the expansion of the eligible age of … Continued
At Large Representative Honourable Neville Smith has been tasked to temporarily represent the people of the First District who, following the arrest of former Premier Andrew Fahie, were left without proper representation in the government. The reveal was made by At Large Representative Honourable Carvin Malone who explained that he will continue to assist Smith … Continued
Junior Minister for Trade and Economic Development Honourable Shereen Flax-Charles has called out the Office of the Deputy Governor for failing to provide proper public consultation on important pieces of legislation brought before the House of Assembly from their office. At the time, Flax-Charles was contributing to debates on the Jury Act which she said … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley is currently away from the Territory attending the 72nd Meeting of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Authority in Montserrat from 19-20 October. According to Permanent Secretary in the Premier’s Office, Mrs. Carolyn Stoutt Igwe, the Premier will deliver an address during the … Continued
