The resolution to initiate the territory’s first-ever referendum, on Same-Sex Marriage, has been gazetted. Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley made the announcement during a brief update on current matters on Friday. Premier Wheatley further elaborated that if the resolution successfully passes in the House of Assembly, a date for the referendum will be announced … Continued
On Friday, Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley addressed the public briefly regarding two significant developments that could potentially shape the relationship between the Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom in the near future. Earlier that day, it was announced that the Minister for Overseas Territories, the Rt. Honourable Lord Zac Goldsmith has resigned from … Continued
Following the armed robbery at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park on Saturday Afternoon, the members of the National Security Council (NSC) were briefed by the Commissioner of Police on the incident. To bolster public safety and provide reassurance to the community, the NSC has ordered an increased security presence at the Cyril B. … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is appealing to the public for witnesses to come forward following a robbery that occurred at the Cyril B Romney Tortola Pier Park on Saturday. Authorities have confirmed that the two individuals clad in white, captured on video while discharging firearms, were fleeing on foot after targeting the … Continued
As Virgin Islands Day 2023 approaches, Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley delivered brief remarks, emphasizing the significance of the event and urging the community to come together in unity. He hailed this occasion as a moment to commemorate the Virgin Islands’ resilience in safeguarding its constitution and overcoming unprecedented challenges in the past year. … Continued
Medical reports indicate that the next significant breakthrough in cancer treatment could come in the form of vaccines. Researchers have reached a turning point where vaccines aimed at shrinking tumours and preventing cancer recurrence could become available within the next five years. Promising targets for these experimental treatments include breast cancer, lung cancer, melanoma (a … Continued
Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has fulfilled his commitment to include the Retiring Allowances Legislative Service Amendment Bill in the first debate of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands. During the session held on Thursday, June 29, the bill was formally introduced by Premier Wheatley and seconded … Continued
Tortola resident Buney Chinnery, 22, has been sentenced to 8 months in prison by a U.S. court for his involvement in a human smuggling operation. Chinnery was detained by U.S. Officials in October 2022. During the trial, evidence revealed that on the evening of October 31, 2022, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine … Continued
During a contract signing ceremony for construction works at the Long Swamp Pump Station, Minister for Communications and Works, the Honourable Kye Rymer, expressed his satisfaction with the progress being made on the East End/Long Look Sewerage Infrastructure Network Project and provided updates on upcoming developments. Addressing the attendees, Minister Kye Rymer acknowledged the persistent … Continued
Local business owner Patrick Mitchell of BioSafe Treatment & Septic Solutions has called for an educational programme to raise public awareness about the role of the average citizen in the success of the Territory’s sewerage systems. Speaking about the upcoming works on the Long Swamp Pump Station for which his company recently signed a contract … Continued
