On his first day back in office, United States President Donald Trump issued a wave of executive orders, including controversial decisions to exit the World Health Organization, suspend foreign aid for 90 days, and withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement. The moves signal a significant shift in U.S. policy, sparking global concern and criticism. Trump … Continued
Donald Trump has been inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States, marking the start of a new term after a contentious election campaign. During his inauguration ceremony on Monday, January 20, Trump delivered a fiery address, outlining his vision for America’s future and tackling key issues he pledged to address during his campaign. … Continued
Members of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition have accused Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley of manipulating the parliamentary process to avoid accountability, but they have vowed to reintroduce a Motion of No Confidence in the House of Assembly. During a press conference on Friday, January 17, Second District Representative Honourable Melvin Turnbull criticized the premier’s … Continued
Minister for Health and Social Development Hon. Vincent Wheatley, along with a team of health officials, recently met to discuss the future of the Pockwood Pond incinerator, which remains non-operational and critical to the territory’s waste management system. The discussions included Mr. Andy Hooker, President and General Manager of Pennram Diversified Manufacturing Corporation, a company … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has initiated a public consultation on a proposed policy aimed at defining access rights to the register of beneficial ownership, a critical step in aligning with global standards for financial transparency. As an international finance hub, the British Virgin Islands (BVI) remains committed to combatting illicit finance and maintaining … Continued
Superintendent Paula Alleyne of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has issued an urgent appeal to vehicle rental companies to enhance security practices following a spike in vehicle thefts across the territory, many of which involve rental cars being used in the commission of serious crimes. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, January … Continued
Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline Vanterpool has assured the family of 20-year-old Quentin Noel, the victim of the BVI’s first murder of 2025, that the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) will “leave no stone unturned” in their pursuit of justice. Noel was fatally shot near his home in Purcell Estate just before 2:00 a.m. … Continued
The BVI Red Cross is gearing up for its biennial Men’s Health Fair and Prostate Screening, targeting adult males across the Virgin Islands. Scheduled for February 1 on Virgin Gorda and February 7-8 on Tortola, the fair promises a wide range of free health services. Director of the BVI Red Cross, Ms. Stacy Lloyd, spoke … Continued
A man from the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) was arrested in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) after officers from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) discovered approximately 200 rounds of ammunition during a stop-and-search operation. Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline Vanterpool confirmed the arrest at a press conference on Wednesday, describing the operation … Continued
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) experienced a 12 percent increase in crime in 2024 compared to the previous year, largely due to the activities of the notorious “Money Boys Gang.” This is according to the Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline Vanterpool who made the announcement on Wednesday during a press conference at Police Headquarters. She … Continued
