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RVIPF ‘always willing to sweep its own house’- Acting Deputy Commissioner Davis
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— In the wake of a recent high-profile murder in the Territory, Acting Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Kendrick Davis has categorically denied any current evidence of internal compromise within law enforcement agencies.
UPDATE: Power restored on Anegada
ANEGADA, VI- Power has been fully restored on Anegada, the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has informed.
Over $250K contract signed for Farmer’s Reservoir @ Paraquita Bay
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Alvair Limited has been awarded the contract for consultancy services for engineering design and construction management of water mains and civil works for the Farmer’s Reservoir, through the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA).
Gov't officials, family & friends observe 1st anniversary of Vernon E. Malone's passing
BREWERS BAY, Tortola, VI- It was a relaxed afternoon on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in the flat lands of Brewers Bay, Tortola, surrounded by nature, birds chirping, and a light rain to keep things cool when government officials, family, friends, and members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) came out in numbers to remember the late Attorney, Commissioner of Police and legislator Mr Vernon E. Malone QPM, LLB, CPA.
VG farmer @ wit's end after stray dogs kill several of his goats
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI— Livestock farmer Victor R. Creque is counting his losses after a brutal attack by two stray dogs resulted in the killing of several of his goats and despite reporting the matter to the authorities, little to no decisive action has been taken, leaving him at his “wit's end".
Misreading the signs- International confusion
Alred C Frett
…And so it came to Pass...
I dislike the idea of having to say ‘I told you so’, but what else can I do, when things I have warned of for years, start taking place within our lifetime; whether it is the inherent folly and wickedness of Religion, the fall of the self-righteous Israel, UK and US, or more Homegrown Events we wetness daily… I make none of these things happen, but I feel obliged to warn about them, even if most refuse to listen or believe.
There is a maternal mental health 'crisis' in VI- Mrs Sade Fonseca-Smith
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Founder and President of BVI Maternal Mental Health Initiative, Sade Fonseca-Smith, has said that, while there are no data, there is a maternal mental health crisis in the Virgin Islands (VI).
‘Thank you for your unwavering love & sacrifice’- Premier Wheatley to VI mothers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Today, May 11, 2025, the Virgin Islands is celebrating Mother's Day, a special occasion celebrated across the world to honour mothers and maternal figures for their love, sacrifices, and contributions.
Rotary Club of Central Tortola receives District Governor’s Green Diamond Award
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Described as the “action club”, the Rotary Club of Central Tortola was made even prouder when it recently received the District Governor’s Green Diamond Award for the 2024–2025 Rotary year—an honor presented during the District 7020 Conference Awards Ceremony aboard the Freedom of the Seas.
It’s been the ‘privilege of my life’ to serve- Mrs Edith A. Penn
CANE GARDEN, Tortola, VI- Former Chief Social Development Officer Mrs Edith A. Penn has said she is privileged to have served the Virgin Islands (VI).

