THREE REMARKABLE OFFICERS TO VYE FOR MISS RVIPF TITLE

The competition for the title of Miss RVIPF 2025 has officially begun, as three dynamic women step forward to showcase their intelligence, strength, and dedication to service. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force recently unveiled the contestants in a social media post, they are as follows: Contestant #1: Mrs. Tishema Smith-Ramprashad Contestant #2: Delma Tavernier … Continued

RVIPF WARNS PUBLIC: UP TO 14 YEARS FOR CHILD ABUSE MATERIAL

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy regarding the circulation of explicit material involving minors, warning that violators will face severe penalties, including substantial fines and lengthy prison sentences. In a media release on Monday, February 3, the RVIPF noted that under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act 2014, individuals … Continued

BVI URGES INT’L REFORM AHEAD OF 4TH UN CONF ON FINANCING FOR DEVELOPMENT IN SPAIN TO SUPPORT SIDS IN LATIN AMERICA & CARIBBEAN REGION

At the recently concluded United Nations (UN) Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) meeting on measuring development in Santiago, Chile from 27th-28th January, held ahead of the Fourth UN Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) in June/July in Seville, Spain, the British Virgin Islands Special Envoy/Vice Chair of UN ECLAC Mr. Benito … Continued

CARIBBEAN AIRLINES REAFFIRMS ITS UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO SAFETY

Caribbean Airlines has taken note of a recent statement dated January 28, 2025, issued by the Trinidad and Tobago Airline Pilots Association (TTALPA) regarding the emergency landing of flight BW1541 on January 27, 2025. The airline has stated that it categorically rejects any suggestion that safety is being compromised, and is seeking to reassure the … Continued

CIBC Caribbean announces a change to its Country Management Structure

One of the Caribbean’s leading financial services company, CIBC Caribbean, has announced a change to its Country Management, that will place greater emphasis on relationships with key stakeholder groups, including its employees, clients and the community. The bank currently operates in 10 Caribbean countries, having reduced its geographical footprint from 17 countries to 10 over … Continued

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR SPEAKS ON BENEFITS OF THE CONCACAF WORKSHOP

The British Virgin Islands Football Association, in collaboration with CONCACAF, recently hosted a groundbreaking Train the Trainer’s Workshop from January 24-26, aimed at strengthening local coaching expertise and enhancing football development across the territory. This dynamic three-day workshop brought together top football professionals to equip local trainers with advanced coaching techniques, leadership skills, and talent … Continued

WALWYN CONFIDENT DESPITE DPP’S APPEAL IN WALL PROJECT CASE

Sixth District Representative Hon. Myron Walwyn has spoken out for the first time since the High Court’s ruling of “No Case to Answer,” which effectively cleared him of wrongdoing in the Elmore Stoutt High School Wall Project case. The ruling, delivered by Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards on January 21, 2025, found no sufficient evidence against … Continued

KELLYFUL LAUNCHES ‘VIRGIN ISLANDS PRINCESS’

Kelly “Kellyful” Smith, a prominent advocate for documenting Virgin Islands culture and experiences, recently visited the 284 Media studio to discuss her latest project, “The Virgin Islands Princess.” According to Smith, the new series is close to her heart and has been a long time in the making. She expressed gratitude to her team, including … Continued