The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed receiving a report of an unresponsive male at his residence in The Valley, Virgin Gorda, after 7 pm on Friday. According to the official statement, officers promptly responded to the scene and conducted thorough investigations. The male was pronounced deceased at the location. While the RVIPF … Continued
Popular local commentator Claude Skelton Cline, a former government consultant, was arrested and charged by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force in relation to a criminal investigation resulting from findings in audits related to the Commission of Inquiry. Cline was charged with two counts of obtaining property by deception, four counts of false accounting, and … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is investigating a fatal shooting incident that left two men dead in the Huntums Ghut area early this morning. In a statement, the RVIPF confirmed the shooting took place after 1 a.m., resulting in the deaths of two males. However, further details surrounding the circumstances of the incident … Continued
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) has announced it is commissioning an independent audit of Republic Bank (EC) Limited after over 12,000 customers had their accounts improperly debited due to delayed processing of transactions dating back to 2022. In a strongly-worded statement, the ECCB called the situation “downright unsatisfactory” and stated it has caused hardship … Continued
Members of the public in the British Virgin Islands recently got a deeper look into the upcoming economic study to be conducted by the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) on cruise passenger spending patterns in the territory. The study was first announced by Minister for Communications and Works, the Honourable Kye Rymer, during his attendance … Continued
A pioneering agreement to bolster cooperation on integrated disaster risk management was formalized on Wednesday, bringing together the European Union and key regional actors from Latin America and the Caribbean. The historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed at a ceremony in Barbados where it was hailed by a local minister as a vital step … Continued
Just in time for the predicted high activity of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, 284 Media and the Department of Disaster Management have joined forces to produce a series of public service announcement (PSA) videos focused on hurricane preparedness. The three short videos follow a family and their neighbours as they take important steps to … Continued
Governor Daniel Pruce has announced he will publish his first quarterly report on the progress of implementing the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) reforms by the end of May. The report comes after facing backlash over an apparent lack of updates since taking office in January 2024. Pruce made the announcement following an address to the … Continued
The island of Saint Lucia is facing a dire water crisis, prompting authorities to declare a water-related emergency across the island. The Water and Sewerage Company Inc. (WASCO), Saint Lucia’s water provider, issued the emergency declaration on Tuesday after consultations with key stakeholders. Addressing the nation in a press conference, WASCO’s CEO cited “the exceptional … Continued
The United States has reiterated its support for Caribbean Community (CARICOM) nations in their fight against high levels of crime and violence fueled by the illicit trafficking of firearms. This was a key focus during a recent hybrid meeting attended by U.S. partners and CARICOM Commissioners of Police. The meeting, facilitated by the CARICOM Implementation … Continued
