The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has announced the launch of the Women in Policing Initiative, a pioneering effort aimed at fostering inclusivity and empowering women within the organization. The historic initiative, the first of its kind for the RVIPF, was officially launched on February 15th, 2024, making the British Virgin Islands the fourth … Continued
The public library in Long Look East End has been relocated to the Wheatley building in Major Bay. The library, which is now situated on the ground floor of the Wheatley building, was closed for several months to allow for infrastructural work on the building. The new location, equipped with a ramp, will be easily … Continued
USVI track sensation Michelle Smith cemented herself as the world’s number one Under-20 400m hurdler with a dominant showing at the Louie Bing Invitational in Miami this past weekend. Smith smashed the 400m hurdles meet record twice, running 57.11 in the semi-finals before lowering it to 56.82 in the final – the fastest time ever … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has announced plans to re-establish a Community Bus Service in the Territory. Recognising the need for a community-based public transportation service, Hon. Kye Rymer, Minister for Communications and Works, said that the government, through the Taxi and Livery Commission (TLC), plans to roll out the initiative by the third … Continued
Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda Gaston Browne has announced a major step toward launching the new LIAT 2020, with regional shareholder governments agreeing to sell aircraft from the defunct LIAT (1975) Limited, which took its last flight in January 2024, to the newly formed airline. Browne described the $12.1 million sale of at least … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has announced the commencement of road works on 3,813 linear feet of concrete roadway from Hodges Creek to Paraquita Bay. Honourable Kye M. Rymer, Minister for Communications and Works, revealed this in a recent statement as he expressed the government’s commitment to executing and completing road improvement works and … Continued
A police pursuit on Wednesday in Tortola resulted in the arrest of three male suspects. According to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), officers attempted to stop a suspicious vehicle traveling towards East End. However, the driver refused to comply and instead accelerated to flee from police. A chase ensued as officers pursued the … Continued
The Government of The Bahamas has announced a revolutionary agreement with aerospace company SpaceX to establish the Bahamas as a leading space tourism destination. The Letter of Agreement (LOA) signed with The Bahamas’ Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (MOTIA) positions the Bahamas as the exclusive location globally for witnessing SpaceX rocket booster landings on … Continued
An unidentified male was hospitalized on Saturday evening after sustaining facial injuries in Virgin Gorda. According to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), officers received a report after 5:00PM on February 17th of an injured man at a residence in The Valley. The initial call indicated the male had facial wounds and blood on … Continued
District Two Representative the Honourable Melvin Turnbull has criticized the continued “band-aid” approach to fixing public infrastructure. He voiced concerns in a recent House of Assembly session while questioning Premier Hon. Dr Natalio Wheatley about progress in repairing bathrooms in Jost Van Dyke and Cane Garden Bay. Citing the significance of functional public restrooms, Turnbull … Continued
