HEALTH MINISTRY URGES SAFE PRACTICES AMID RISE IN STI CASES

The Ministry of Health and Social Development is urging residents to prioritize sexual health as cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) increase in the British Virgin Islands. While specific figures were not disclosed, health officials emphasized the importance of prevention, education, and testing, particularly with Valentine’s Day approaching. “Wrap It Up” Campaign for Valentine’s Week … Continued

NEALY 500 MEN EXAMINED AT HEALTH FAIR

Nearly 500 men from across the British Virgin Islands took advantage of free health screenings and prostate examinations at the recently concluded BVI Red Cross Men’s Health Fair and Prostate Screening event held on Virgin Gorda and Tortola. Now in its 22nd year, the annual event kicked off on February 1 at the Catholic Community … Continued

AG. COP REFUTES ALLEGATIONS OF CONFRONTATION WITH ACP TREVILLION

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has strongly refuted allegations made in a recent local media article titled, “Assistant COP Pam Trevillion Said to be on Forced Leave.” In an official statement, Acting Commissioner Jacqueline Vanterpool dismissed the article’s claims as “erroneous, misleading, and misinformation.” She emphasized that there was no physical confrontation between … Continued

RVIPF INVESTIGATES GREENLAND SHOOTING INCIDENT – BVIFA ISSUES STATEMENT

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is actively investigating a shooting incident that took place on the public road near Greenland Field, East End, Tortola on Sunday, February 9, 2025, following a football match. According to police reports, three masked individuals approached a group of males shortly after 10:00 p.m. Upon seeing what appeared … Continued

UPDATE: TSUNAMI ADVISORY CANCELLED FOR BVI

Update The tsunami advisory previously issued for the British Virgin Islands has been cancelled. The confirmation was received from the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) in a media update after 9:00 p.m. Previous Article A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.5 struck north of Honduras at 7:23 PM AST on Saturday, prompting tsunami … Continued

PREMIER REFUTES “MISINFORMED AND MALICIOUS” ALLEGATIONS ON BVI’S FINANCIAL REGULATIONS

Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley has strongly rejected allegations published by The Guardian that accuse the British Virgin Islands (BVI) of attempting to evade a financial crime crackdown. The article, titled “British Virgin Islands accused of ‘shameful’ attempt to avoid financial crime crackdown”, claims the territory’s leadership is in dispute with the United Kingdom … Continued

WOLUES FC RECLAIMS TOP SPOT IN BVIFA NATIONAL LEAGUE WITH 3-0 VICTORY

Wolues Football Club surged back to the top of the BVI Football Association (BVIFA) National League standings after securing a 3-0 victory over One Love United at the Virgin Gorda Recreation Ground on Sunday, February 2. Entering the match level on points (26) with Virgin Gorda United but trailing on goal difference, Wolues knew they … Continued