SKELTON CALLS VIRGIN ISLANDS INQUIRIES BILL A STEP TOWARDS DICTATORSHIP

The Virgin Islands Inquiries Bill, 2024, introduced into the House of Assembly on Tuesday, has ignited fierce criticism from the Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, Honourable Ronnie Skelton. Skelton lambasted the bill as the epitome of true dictatorship, voicing strong opposition to its provisions and questioning its compatibility with democratic principles. He expressed alarm … Continued

VG BAYSIDE BLAZERS DEFEAT USA TEAM TO GAIN 2ND WIN IN SXM

In their second night at the ‘Battle of the Fittest’ (BOTF) Basketball Tournament in Dutch St. Maarten, the Virgin Gorda Bayside Blazers secured another impressive victory, this time against the United States of America Team. The game took place on Monday, July 15, 2024, at the LB Scott Sports Auditorium in Philipsburg, the capital city … Continued

A SPIKE IN VEHICLE THEFTS – PARTICULARLY RENTAL CARS

The British Virgin Islands are experiencing a significant increase in vehicle thefts, with rental vehicles being the primary targets. Over the two-month period from May 11 to July 11, 2024, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) revealed that it investigated eight incidents of vehicles being stolen without the owners’ consent. Alarmingly, seven of these … Continued