In a recent Facebook post titled “JUST ANOTHER DAY AT THE BEACH!”, former Legislator and local attorney Myron V Walwyn penned his thoughts on the observation of the Great March of 1949 and the Restoration of the Legislative Council. Walwyn said, “Today we observe the Great March of 1949 and the restoration of the Legislative … Continued
23-year-old Dimar Fredrick of Fat Hogs Bay has been slapped with several firearm related charges following a police operation in the Long Look area on Monday. This was confirmed by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) which said the charges include “keeping a firearm without a license, unlawful possession of ammunition and common assault”. … Continued
Nidio Sanchez Amadot, a Linesman in his forties who was contracted by Digicel, has died as a result of an incident while at work on November 17th, 2022 in Paraquita Bay. Circumstances surrounding the incident are still unclear, however, sources have confirmed that he was on duty utilizing a ladder in Paraquita Bay. While suspicion … Continued
Former prominent BVI Inspector and Prosecutor Jefferson Knight has written to His Excellency John Rankin CMG and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office regarding present investigations in the Virgin Islands. In the letter Knight maintains that former Education Minister Myron V Walwyn has been framed in connection with the ESHS parameter Wall for which he was … Continued
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
