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‘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).
‘Health infastructure & derelicts' are priorities for Health Ministry- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), has expressed hope that the Premier will address two main priorities for his ministry during the upcoming State of the Territory Address.
UPDATE: VI fall 4-0 to Gibraltar in football friendly in Europe
EUROPA POINT, Gibraltar- They were favoured to win against Gibraltar; however, the Virgin Islands were blanked 4-nil by the hosts in their international football friendly at Europa Point Stadium on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
‘Ya’ll don’t know what to do? Hire me’- Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Pastor and social commentator Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has warned Virgin Islanders to beware of a pending energy lockdown.
BVICC hosting Meet the Members Series on June 4, 2026
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Chamber of Commerce invites you to our Meet the Members Series happening across the Virgin Islands.
The 'continued exploitation' of police officers 'will no longer be tolerated'- PWA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “The continued exploitation of officers through delayed compensation, unresolved salary disparities, and prolonged administrative inaction will no longer be tolerated.” This is according to the Police Welfare Association (PWA) in a statement on June 2, 2026, titled: Police Welfare Association Demands Immediate Action on Pay Inequities, Non-payment of Allowances, Regularising Acting Appointments, and Systemic Administrative Failures.
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.
Youth vaping surge tests Caribbean policymakers
BARBADOS TODAY
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados--In several countries across the Caribbean, a student can leave school in uniform, walk into a nearby shop, or send a quick Instagram message to an online vendor and purchase a vape with little difficulty. Some are drawn in by flavours like cherry, bubble gum and cotton candy, while others see them promoted online as sleek, harmless or stress-relieving.
SVG gov't accused of ‘misleading tax removals’
ST. VINCENT TIMES
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent & The Grenadines- Former Finance Minister Camilo Gonsalves warned that the current administration is overpromising and underdelivering to a public struggling with the rising cost of living, urging leaders to be more honest about the reality of their policies.
Michael Misick sentenced to 4 years & 26 days in corruption case
TURKS & CAICOS SUN
GRAND TURK, Turks & Caicos Islands- Former Premier Michael Misick was on Friday, May 29, sentenced to an effective term of four years and 26 days in prison following his conviction in the most significant corruption prosecution in Turks and Caicos Islands history.
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