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284 News Friday March 21st 2025
HM Prisons Hosts Second Annual Inmate Debate
Inmates at His Majesty’s Prison recently participated in the second annual Inmate Debate, an initiative designed to support rehabilitation and personal transformation. The debate themed, “How Can My Positive Prison Experience Make an Impact in Society?” was a collaborative effort between His Majesty’s Prison and the New Life Baptist Church and reflected a shared commitment … Continued
Man suspected of burglary arrested
As police continued their investigations into a number of recent burglaries, a man was apprehended in the area of B&F Medical Complex on the afternoon of March 20th, 2025. In an official statement the RVIPF stated, “Officers of the Criminal Investigations Department arrested the person as a person of interest in ongoing Burglary investigations. They … Continued
Rasheel Thomas Alexander, 27 identified as stabbing victim
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force can confirm that one male has been arrested in connection with a stabbing incident that occurred on March 20 in Gun Creek, North Sound, Virgin Gorda. The incident took place shortly after 8:00 a.m. and resulted in one male sustaining serious injuries. He was transported to the Dr. D. … Continued
284 News Thursday March 20th 2025
VG STABBING VICTIM DIES
A stabbing incident occurred at Gun Creek, Virgin Gorda this morning March 20th, 2025 after 8am. Police confirmed that one male was seriously injured and was transported to the Dr. Orlando Hospital. He has since succumbed to his injuries. The details surrounding this incident are unclear at this time. Investigations are ongoing. More to come … Continued
District 6 Seniors Luncheon Fosters Community Connection and Launches Future Programs
On March 18, 2025, the Honorable Myron V. Walwyn, representative for the Sixth District, hosted a successful Seniors Luncheon aimed at bringing together the senior citizens of the district as part of his efforts to see a Seniors Citizen Programme under the auspices of the Social Development Department started in his district The event welcomed … Continued
USVI Marine Charter Operators Should Expect Higher BVI Fees, Roach Says
Marine charter companies in the USVI have been told they should prepare to pay more to take passengers to the BVI. That’s according to Lieutenant Governor Tregenza Roach during Tuesday’s press briefing from Government House. However, he believes the fees will be more reasonable than what was being initially proposed by BVI authorities. In February, … Continued