The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) say it is investigating the discovery of a body along the shoreline at Handsome Bay Beach, Virgin Gorda near the airport, on Friday, February 28th, 2025. After 7pm on Friday, officers responded to reports of an unresponsive individual found near the water’s edge. Upon arrival, an investigation was … Continued
Director of the Department of Waste Management, Mr. Marcus Solomon has said that the long standing health and welfare issue at their Virgin Gorda Dumpsite has been addressed with the construction of an administration office. Mr. Solomon said the site was commissioned earlier this month and employees now have full access to the new amenities. … Continued
The Premier’s Office recently concluded a series of town hall meetings aimed at discussing the 48 Recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) and their impact on the governance of the Virgin Islands. The series of Governance Reform Education & Awareness Transformation of the Virgin Islands (GREAT VI) town hall meetings were an essential part … Continued
Ms. Cara Christopher has been appointed Deputy Director of Human Resources (Ag.) while the substantive post-holder is on leave for a period of three (3) years. In a Government Information Services release it was announced that Ms. Christopher brings a wealth of experience to her new role, having served in the Department of Human Resources … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is alerting the public following a second armed robbery targeting individuals withdrawing cash from the Banco Popular ATM in recent weeks. The latest incident occurred in the early hours of February 28, around 2:00 AM, bearing striking similarities to a previous robbery at the same location on January … Continued
Authorities are urging heightened public vigilance following an alarming rise in rental vehicle thefts across the Virgin Islands. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is actively investigating the latest incident, in which two vehicles were stolen overnight from MR Rentals in Paraquita Bay. According to police reports, suspects forcefully breached the premises before making … Continued
Amid growing concerns from residents about the impact of cruise ship emissions on the British Virgin Islands’ air quality, an assessment conducted by the Environmental Health Division has confirmed that emissions from the Norwegian Epic are within normal safety ranges. The assessment, carried out on Wednesday, February 26, was initiated at the request of the … Continued
Defending champions Wolues FC continued their dominant run in the BVI Football Association National Football League, securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Rebels FC last weekend. Playing at the Virgin Gorda Recreation Ground on Sunday, February 23, Wolues kept their undefeated record intact with a crucial late goal from Ciaran Johnston in the 80th minute. … Continued
