The Ministry of Health and Social Development is urging residents to prioritize sexual health as cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) increase in the British Virgin Islands. While specific figures were not disclosed, health officials emphasized the importance of prevention, education, and testing, particularly with Valentine’s Day approaching. “Wrap It Up” Campaign for Valentine’s Week … Continued
Nearly 500 men from across the British Virgin Islands took advantage of free health screenings and prostate examinations at the recently concluded BVI Red Cross Men’s Health Fair and Prostate Screening event held on Virgin Gorda and Tortola. Now in its 22nd year, the annual event kicked off on February 1 at the Catholic Community … Continued
Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley has directly linked recent infrastructure damage in the British Virgin Islands to climate change, citing increased rainfall and more intense storms as evidence of growing environmental challenges. Speaking during the launch of the Solar Technology Energy Programme (S.T.E.P) the former environment minister emphasized the territory’s opportunity to become a … Continued
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) fell to a 3-1 defeat against Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday, February 9, in a Group B clash at the Estadio Nacional during the 2025 CONCACAF Men’s Under-17 Qualifiers. Trinidad and Tobago started aggressively, with Josiah Kallicharan finding the net in just the 6th minute, heading home a well-placed cross … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has strongly refuted allegations made in a recent local media article titled, “Assistant COP Pam Trevillion Said to be on Forced Leave.” In an official statement, Acting Commissioner Jacqueline Vanterpool dismissed the article’s claims as “erroneous, misleading, and misinformation.” She emphasized that there was no physical confrontation between … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is actively investigating a shooting incident that took place on the public road near Greenland Field, East End, Tortola on Sunday, February 9, 2025, following a football match. According to police reports, three masked individuals approached a group of males shortly after 10:00 p.m. Upon seeing what appeared … Continued
The Progressive National Party secured a commanding victory in the Turks and Caicos Islands general election, winning 16 of 19 available seats in results announced early Friday morning. Premier Washington Misick’s PNP maintained its dominant position, building on its 2021 performance when it won 14 of 15 seats. The opposition People’s Democratic Movement, led by … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has formally charged 32-year-old George Ollivierre Jr. with Possession of a Prohibited Firearm and two counts of Unlawful Possession of Explosives after a targeted operation in the Threllfall area on Friday, February 6, 2025. Ollivierre who was arrested with two other males was found in possession of 35 … Continued
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States has reached a critical juncture where the shift to sustainable energy is no longer an option but a necessity, according to Dr. Didacus Jules, Director General of the OECS. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 3rd Council of Ministers for Energy, Dr. Jules emphasized the urgent need for … Continued
Update The tsunami advisory previously issued for the British Virgin Islands has been cancelled. The confirmation was received from the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) in a media update after 9:00 p.m. Previous Article A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.5 struck north of Honduras at 7:23 PM AST on Saturday, prompting tsunami … Continued
