In a targeted early morning operation on February 27, officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) successfully apprehended multiple individuals linked to the recent shooting incident in Cane Garden Bay on February 4 and the robbery at Aladdin Store on Flemming Street, Road Town on February 9. The arrested individuals are currently held … Continued
Update: The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed that the male tourist involved in the incident has died. Initial report Reports reaching our newsdesk indicate that a male tourist is feared dead in a suspected drowning that occurred on the morning of Tuesday, February 27th at Capoons Bay, Tortola. The individual in the … Continued
In a historic initiative focused on prison rehabilitation, His Majesty’s Prison recently organized its first-ever debate involving male and female inmates. This collaborative effort, in partnership with the New Life Baptist Church, marked the beginning of an annual event aimed at fostering dialogue and constructive discourse within the prison community. The male and female debate … Continued
In a historic moment for the British Virgin Islands, local surfers Rush Broderick, Teshawn Jones, and Zebedee Bamford created waves of excitement following their participation in the ongoing 2024 ISA World Surfing Games in Puerto Rico, the final qualifying event for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The trio marked their names in BVI history as … Continued
In a determined effort to bounce back from their opening match defeat, the British Virgin Islands Under 20 football team showcased significant improvement in their second game of the 2024 CONCACAF Under 20 Championship Qualifier against Cuba on Sunday. However, despite a more competitive performance, the BVI fell short as the Cubans secured a narrow … Continued
The Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) has published its Mutual Evaluation Report assessing the anti-money laundering and countering terrorist financing (AML/CFT) measures in the British Virgin Islands (BVI). The 256-page report identifies several areas where the BVI needs to strengthen its regime to better mitigate money laundering and terrorist financing risks. According to the … Continued
The British Virgin Islands will be proudly represented by sprinters Rikkoi Brathwaite and Beyonce Defreitas at the highly anticipated World Indoor Championships in Glasgow, United Kingdom from March 1 to 3, 2024. Both athletes are set to compete in the intense indoor 60-metre event, showcasing their speed and skill on the global stage. Brathwaite, a … Continued
In a display of sheer athleticism and dominance, British Virgin Islands native Jaleel Croal emerged as the star performer at the American Athletics Conference (AAC) in Birmingham, Alabama on Saturday, leading the University of South Florida Bulls to their first-ever men’s conference title. Croal’s stellar performances throughout the day not only secured victory for the … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has announced a change to its COVID-19 testing requirements before hospital and clinic admissions. Effective immediately, patients without COVID-19 symptoms will no longer need to undergo pre-procedure testing. However, symptomatic patients and those recently exposed to confirmed COVID cases will still require testing prior to surgeries, procedures … Continued
Premier Hon. Dr. Natalio Wheatley is currently away from the Territory attending the 46th regular meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), taking place from February 25th to 28th, 2024. The CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting is a semi-annual summit where leaders from the CARICOM member states gather to … Continued
