Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley has directly linked recent infrastructure damage in the British Virgin Islands to climate change, citing increased rainfall and more intense storms as evidence of growing environmental challenges. Speaking during the launch of the Solar Technology Energy Programme (S.T.E.P) the former environment minister emphasized the territory’s opportunity to become a … Continued
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) fell to a 3-1 defeat against Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday, February 9, in a Group B clash at the Estadio Nacional during the 2025 CONCACAF Men’s Under-17 Qualifiers. Trinidad and Tobago started aggressively, with Josiah Kallicharan finding the net in just the 6th minute, heading home a well-placed cross … Continued
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
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
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has formally charged 32-year-old George Ollivierre Jr. with Possession of a Prohibited Firearm and two counts of Unlawful Possession of Explosives after a targeted operation in the Threllfall area on Friday, February 6, 2025. Ollivierre who was arrested with two other males was found in possession of 35 … Continued
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
