284 News Friday January 17th 2025
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SPECIAL ENVOY RENEWS CALL FOR OTS TO RECEIVE CLIMATE RESILIENCE SUPPORT
Special Envoy to the Premier of the Virgin Islands Mr. Benito Wheatley recently made a presentation at a Small Island Developing States meeting where he lobbied for Overseas Territories to receive climate resilience support caused by hurricanes. Wheatley spoke at length on the BVI’s own experience after the hurricanes of 2017. Additionally, he outlined what … Continued
RVIPF URGES RENTAL COMPANIES TO IMPROVE SECURITY MEASURES AMID VEHICLE THEFT SURGE
Superintendent Paula Alleyne of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has issued an urgent appeal to vehicle rental companies to enhance security practices following a spike in vehicle thefts across the territory, many of which involve rental cars being used in the commission of serious crimes. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, January … Continued
Ag COP PLEDGES TO “LEAVE NO STONE UNTURNED” IN SOLVING FIRST MURDER OF 2025
Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline Vanterpool has assured the family of 20-year-old Quentin Noel, the victim of the BVI’s first murder of 2025, that the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) will “leave no stone unturned” in their pursuit of justice. Noel was fatally shot near his home in Purcell Estate just before 2:00 a.m. … Continued
PREMIER CELEBRATES SECOND-EVER MILLION-VISITOR YEAR SINCE 2016
The Virgin Islands welcomed more than one million visitors in 2024, marking only the second time the territory has achieved this milestone since its first million-visitor year in 2016, Premier Natalio Wheatley announced. Tourist arrivals reached 1,092,139 in 2024, representing a 9.8% increase from 994,896 visitors in 2023, according to the Central Statistics Office. The … Continued
22ND MEN’S HEALTH FAIR AND PROSTATE SCREENING SET FOR FEB
The BVI Red Cross is gearing up for its biennial Men’s Health Fair and Prostate Screening, targeting adult males across the Virgin Islands. Scheduled for February 1 on Virgin Gorda and February 7-8 on Tortola, the fair promises a wide range of free health services. Director of the BVI Red Cross, Ms. Stacy Lloyd, spoke … Continued
284 News Thursday January 16th 2025
12 POLICE OFFICERS ON INTERDICTION
Twelve Royal Virgin Islands Police Force officers are currently interdicted from duty, primarily for breach of trust offences, Acting Commissioner Jacqueline Vanterpool revealed Wednesday. Speaking at a press conference, Vanterpool said the affected officers, mostly sergeants and constables, face charges including aggravated bodily harm, assault, and theft. Vanterpool also provided a brief insight into how … Continued
BVI Food Fete Launches “Jost Lime & Dine” on Valentine’s Day
The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) say they are delighted to announce the launch of “Jost Lime & Dine,” an exclusive culinary experience that invites residents and visitors on Tortola to savour the flavours and nightlife of Jost Van Dyke. This exciting promotion begins on Valentine’s Day, 14th February and continues … Continued
Harneys Donates Laptops, Cell Phones, and Air Purifiers to BVIHSA
The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) say they are pleased to have received a generous donation of three laptops, four cell phones, and three air purifiers from Harneys. These items were donated to the Primary Health Care Department, which is charged with managing the community health services – including the various clinics throughout … Continued
