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‘Proactive steps’ being taken this hurricane season- Hon Kye M. Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has called on residents of the Virgin Islands (VI) to renew their commitment to preparedness, vigilance and collective responsibility, as the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season commenced on June 1, 2026.
‘We will hunt you down’- Detective Inspector to distributors of edibles
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “You are not going to use them [young people] as targets to sell your drugs so that they can end up in prison and you outside here enjoying all the luxuries of what you are using them for.” This is according to Detective Inspector Kendolph A. Bobb of the Family and Juvenile Unit in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).
RVIPF offering $50K for info leading to capture of Jose Almestica & John M. Burgos
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is offering a reward of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) each for information leading to the successful capture and arrest of two escaped fugitives, Jose Almestica and John M. Burgos, both residents of the United States Virgin Islands.
'I was in the hospital flatlining'; J'versatile calls on youth to stay away from drugs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Singer and Songwriter, Jan Williams, aka J'versatile, the 2023 Virgin Islands Soca Monarch, has urged the youth of the territory to stay away from drugs after experiencing a life-threatening situation following the ingestion of marijuana edibles.
VI progressed in 'strides' when power was devolved to locals- Justice Farara
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Justice Gerard St. C. Farara, KC, Chair of the 2005 Constitutional Review Commission, member of the 2007 and 2026 Negotiating Team from the Virgin Islands (VI), has encouraged Virgin Islanders to consider the Constitution as more than just an abstract document.
UPDATE: Machete brandished during customer brawl @RiteWay- RVIPF
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- A machete was allegedly brandished during the customer brawl at RiteWay Food Market in Pasea Estate on May 26, 2026.
Keje Hendrickson wins $5.5K top prize in Vanterpool's Pharmacy 55th Anniversary raffle
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The top prize of $5,500 for the raffle by Vanterpool's Pharmacy in celebration of its 55th anniversary was won by Keje Hendrickson on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
EE Police Station closed for interior renovation works
EAST END, Tortola, VI- The East End Police Station has been temporarily closed effective yesterday, Friday, May 29, 2026, for “an initial period of one month,” the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) informed.
Carrot Bay Seniors win Family Feud: Seniors’ Edition
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The Carrot Bay Senior Engagement Programme ‘Creme of the Crop’ emerged victorious at the Family Feud Seniors’ Edition held last weekend.
Approach constitutional negotiations with 'conviction & confidence’- Gerard St. C. Farara, KC
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Justice Gerard St. C. Farara, KC, Chair of the 2005 Constitutional Review Commission and part of the 2007 Negotiating Team from the Virgin Islands (VI), has encouraged the 2026 Constitution Negotiating Team to enter negotiations with conviction and confidence.
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