Reports have confirmed the drowning of a 52-year-old male US citizen while swimming at The Baths on Virgin Gorda on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force confirmed in a statement saying the tourist was found unresponsive in the waters near The Baths. The victim was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene. … Continued
Members of the opposition are familiarising themselves with the operations and functioning of Public Accounts Committees. They are attending the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association United Kingdom (CPA UK) specialised workshop for Public Accounts Committees in Jersey. This workshop is being held for a three-day period and concludes today and it is designed to foster learning and … Continued
Caribbean Airlines has proudly reintroduced its non-stop service between Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ) and Fort Lauderdale, Florida (FLL), reaffirming its commitment to connecting Jamaicans with home. The airline on March 11, resumed daily flights on this route, offering 1,323 seats per week in each direction. The decision to restart this service is based directly on … Continued
The Ministry of the Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change has announced the continuation of the Seagrape Tree Replanting Initiative at Long Bay, Beef Island. On Saturday 15th March, Sunday 23rd March, and Saturday 29th March 2025, an additional 65 seagrape trees will be planted as part of efforts to restore the beach environment. This … Continued
Akeem Hopkinson was on March 10th, 2025 found guilty of the April 2021 murder of Mrs. Catherine Pickering on February 25th, 2025. Catherine Pickering, 67, was fatally shot in the head and chest with an AK-47 assault rifle in her Paraquita Bay home on April 18th, 2021. Hopkinson was sentenced in the High Court to … Continued
The BVI Health Services Authority in a recent release has acknowledged recent concerns regarding healthcare services and remains dedicated they say, to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to the people of the Virgin Islands. Like many healthcare institutions worldwide, the agency said “we continue to face staffing challenges. To address this, we are actively recruiting clinicians … Continued
In a Government Information Services release it was announced that the Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer, recently unveiled the Government of the Virgin Islands’ Civil Mitigation Policy, a vital initiative aimed at improving infrastructure management within communities. In his remarks, Minister Rymer stated, “This policy signifies a transformative approach to accountability, … Continued
The BVI Christian Council in a recent statement stated its disappointed in sponsoring of the upcoming Vybz Kartel concert by the Government of the Virgin Islands. The statement came after meetings were held with the Christian Council and the Premier of the Virgin Islands Dr. Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley who has led the Government’s support … Continued
In honour of International Women’s Day, the Office of Gender Affairs, in collaboration with key public and social agencies, donated groceries from a food drive initiative to support single parents in need. This initiative, was in partnership with gender focal points in the public service and statutory bodies, aimed to alleviate food insecurity while promoting … Continued
The Magistrates Court on Wednesday, March 5th sentenced a Virgin Gorda man to 32 months in prison on each of 2 counts for indecent assault on a minor. Harris Walters who is a former police officer was found guilty for the offences in May 2024. Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards told Walters that his sentence will … Continued
