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284 News Friday January 24th 2025
USVI’S CAMSEL CHARGED WITH UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF EXPLOSIVES IN TORTOLA
A 28-year-old man from St. Thomas, USVI, has been charged with Unlawful Possession of Explosives following an incident on the western end of Tortola during the early hours of Wednesday, January 15. The suspect, identified as Shamauri Camsel, was apprehended after officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) intercepted a suspicious vehicle linked … Continued
RVIPF DETAINS 4 – NETS GUNS & AMMO IN CGB OPERATION
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) scored a significant victory in its fight against violent crime with the seizure of two firearms and several rounds of ammunition during a targeted operation in Cane Garden Bay. The operation, conducted during the early hours of Friday, January 24, 2025, also resulted in the detention of four … Continued
BVI WISHES U.S. WELL DESPITE RESERVATIONS ABOUT TRUMP
Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley has voiced optimism that the newly sworn-in United States President Donald Trump will be able to bolster the United States’ economic strength, a critical factor for the Virgin Islands’ own prosperity. At a press conference on Thursday, Premier Wheatley acknowledged the BVI’s substantial economic reliance on the United States, … Continued
BALANCING PRIVACY AND TRANSPARENCY – PREMIER SPEAKS ON BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP ACCESS
Premier and Minister of Financial Services, Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley, has emphasized his government’s commitment to balancing transparency and privacy through its recent consultation on a proposed policy regarding access to the register of beneficial ownership. The initiative, launched last week, aims to strengthen the British Virgin Islands’ financial systems, align with international best … Continued
PENN CALLS FOR BETTER ALLOCATION OF UNSPENT BUDGET EXPENDITURES
Eighth District Representative Hon. Marlon Penn has proposed redirecting unspent budgetary funds toward direct economic investments, stating that there is a need for improved financial management in the British Virgin Islands. Speaking at a recent Opposition press conference, Penn highlighted the recurrent issue of unspent funds allocated for expenditure in 2023 and 2024, pointing to … Continued
‘A SIMPLE SWAB’ CERVICAL CANCER PAP SMEAR CAMPAIGN
WINBVI Ambassador and Mrs. British Virgin Islands 2022/2023, Dr. Arliene T. Penn is hosting her 4th cervical cancer Pap smear campaign. ‘A SIMPLE SWAB’ Campaign seeks to promote cervical health in our community by encouraging women to take charge of their health. Dr. Arliene T. Penn began by sharing her experience. Penn a cervical cancer … Continued
OPPOSITION ADVOCATES OPENING COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS TO PUBLIC SCRUTINY
Opposition members are advancing efforts to make House of Assembly committee proceedings public, with specific focus on opening Public Accounts Committee deliberations to public scrutiny. Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton endorsed the move toward transparency during a recent media inquiry from 284 Media, noting similar practices in other parliamentary systems. Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn revealed … Continued