Three fishermen have been charged following a significant drug bust on Thursday night, which led to the seizure of more than $34 million worth of cocaine. The individuals charged are 40-year-old Julio Cabrera Martinez, 55-year-old Tomas Balbuena Acosta, and 62-year-old Remigio De Los Santos. The trio faces charges of Possession of a Controlled Drug and … Continued
The highly anticipated inaugural Patrick Harrigan Relays is poised for the A. O. Shirley Recreation Ground this weekend, with approximately more than 400 participants registered to compete over the two-day event. On Thursday, Wayne Robinson, Programme Officer for Sports in the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports, shared insights with 284 Media about the impressive … Continued
Late Thursday night, officers from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Marine Unit intercepted a vessel suspected of drug trafficking and made several arrests. The vessel, carrying several concealed packages believed to contain cocaine, was seized, and its three male occupants were arrested and taken into custody. According to the RVIPF, the incident unfolded … Continued
The Department of Immigration has been honoured with the prestigious title of ‘Most Improved Department’ according to the latest edition of the Public Service Customer Service Newsletter. This recognition is based on statistics from the RATEUS platform, a comprehensive tool for evaluating government service delivery. The Department of Immigration’s remarkable progress in enhancing efficiency, transparency, … Continued
BVIslander Kyron McMaster delivered an impressive performance at the Wanda Diamond League Bislett Games in Oslo, Norway, on Friday, securing a third-place finish in the men’s 400-meter hurdles. Running against some of his top competition for the upcoming Paris Olympic Games, the world number three McMaster clocked a time of 48.49 seconds. The race was … Continued
The Virgin Islands Music Festival witnessed hundreds of residents gathering at the new Wickhams Cay 1 location for the three-day event. While the festival featured notable acts throughout, it was the second night that drew the largest crowd and received unanimous praise for its vibrant atmosphere. Despite high expectations for the festival’s opening night, the … Continued
Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, Honourable Ronnie Skelton, has voiced several significant concerns regarding the Crown Lands Management Bill 2024, currently under consideration in the House of Assembly. Skelton’s objections were made during the debate stage of the legislation, which underwent its second reading on Tuesday. One of Skelton’s primary criticisms is the bill’s … Continued
The Department of Waste Management is set to relaunch its house-to-house garbage collection programme for a four-month pilot period starting from June 3 until September 30. This initiative, aimed at improving waste management strategies, will service selected areas in Tortola, Virgin Gorda, and Jost Van Dyke. Director of the Department of Waste Management Marcus Solomon … Continued
Human resources teams within government ministries are now empowered to manage the key human resources functions of public officers within grades 1 to 12, marking a significant step forward in the management of the public service. This development follows the recent signing of an expansion agreement by His Excellency Governor Daniel Pruce, authorizing officers to … Continued
National record holder Rikkoi Brathwaite made a notable appearance at the Diamond League event in Eugene, Oregon, over the weekend, finishing sixth in the highly competitive Men’s 100 Meters. Brathwaite, who entered the race with a season’s best time of 10.03 seconds, clocked in at 10.19 seconds while running out of lane 9. The race … Continued
