Denston Johnney has been formally charged with multiple offences related to the Saturday night shooting at UPs Cineplex that left a female victim with gunshot injuries. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confirmed the charges on Monday, stating that Johnney, a 30-year-old resident of Huntum’s Ghut, faces several serious allegations. Johnney has been charged … Continued
A Police Constable has been interdicted from duty following an investigation into an attempted contraband smuggling at His Majesty’s Prison. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) in a recent media release said it is currently probing the incident, which occurred on Friday, July 5, 2024. The interdicted officer was arrested for questioning and has … Continued
In a thrilling finale to the 2024 BVI Cricket Association (BVICA) T20 tournament, the Cavaliers emerged as champions after defeating the R.T.W Falcons by 20 runs on Sunday. The gripping contest at the Greenland Cricket Ground in East End, Tortola, kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final over. Electing to bat … Continued
One female is nursing a gunshot wound following a shooting incident at a popular local business establishment. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confirmed the incident in a brief statement to the media on Saturday, noting that it occurred at UPs Cineplex “a short while ago”. “One female received injuries and was transferred to … Continued
Sir Keir Starmer has been appointed the United Kingdom’s first Labour prime minister since 2010, following his party’s overwhelming victory in the British General Election on Thursday. Labour secured a commanding parliamentary majority of 174 seats, marking a significant collapse in support for the Conservative Party. In a formal ceremony at Buckingham Palace, Starmer was … Continued
Early Friday morning, a male was found with a gunshot wound in the Sea Cows Bay area, as confirmed by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). In a statement released to the media, the RVIPF reported receiving calls about loud bangs just after midnight on Friday, July 5. Responding officers discovered a male victim … Continued
Julian Willock, the former Speaker of the House of Assembly, was arrested earlier today and charged in relation to two ongoing criminal investigations. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confirmed the arrest and charges in a media release. Willock, 56, of Sea Cows Bay, Tortola, was charged in connection with investigations into Visa Waivers … Continued
United States Virgin Islander Aliyah Boston of the Indiana Fever has been selected for the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game, marking her second consecutive appearance since joining the league in 2023. Last year, she started for Team Wilson and led her team with 11 rebounds. In the first 20 games of the 2024 regular season, Boston … Continued
Representing the British Virgin Islands (BVI) in the Boys Doubles category of the Nagico and Interpath Junior Caribbean Squash Association Championships, brothers Oliver and Daniel Henderson delivered a spirited performance, narrowly missing out on a place in the finals. Competing at the Tortola Sports Club, the Henderson duo achieved a significant upset in the quarterfinals … Continued
BVI national record holder in the men’s 100-meters, Rikkoi Brathwaite, has officially qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in France. This milestone achievement was confirmed following the publication of the World Athletics Rankings, which placed Brathwaite 35th, well within the maximum 56 entries required for the men’s 100-meter event. The World Athletics Rankings system … Continued
