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Cocaine-laden vessel was chased into VI waters; 4 DR men charged- Acting CoP
OIL NUT BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The cocaine-laden vessel that crashed into rocks at Oil Nut Bay on Virgin Gorda on June 17, 2025, had ended up in Virgin Islands waters after being chased by law enforcement authorities while in St Martin waters.
Murder accused Small Brent no longer in VI- ACoP Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Accused murderer Trinidadian John Emmanuel, aka Brent Dawn Emmanuel and Small Brent, is no longer in the Virgin Islands (VI), Acting Commissioner of Police (ACoP) Jacqueline E. Vanterpool has confirmed.
Ting a Ling 2 wins Lowell Wheatley Anegada Pursuit Race
ROAD HARBOUR, Tortola, VI- Ting a Ling 2 emerged the winner of the 2025 Lowell Wheatley Anegada Pursuit Race.
‘I have questions for all the ministers’- Hon Stacy R. Mather
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Opposition and Alliance member Hon Stacy R. Mather (AL) has said he has questions for every member on the government’s side of the House of Assembly (HoA), during the next sitting.
Governor should allow our systems to 1st be exhausted- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Although criticised for showing zero faith in local systems and procedures by stating he was asking the governor to investigate matters relating to the closure of the Bank of Asia (BVI) Ltd and government’s investment in it, the controversial Opposition Leader Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) has; nevertheless, reportedly gone ahead and officially written his request to Governor Daniel Pruce.
12 young swimmers to compete @ VISF Long Course Championships
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Twelve young swimmers from the BVI Barracudas Swim Club will compete this weekend at the Virgin Islands Swimming Federation (VISF) Long Course Championships in St Croix at the Dolphins Pool.
Opposition vows to support government in matters relating to CoI reforms
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Opposition Members in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) have vowed to support the government over what was referred to as a ‘perfect storm’ over several issues in the VI, including matters related to the implementation of the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) report.
Late legislator Carvin Malone to lie in state from Feb 1, 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The official funeral of former legislator Mr Carvin Malone will be held on Friday, February 2, 2023, at the Multi-purpose Sports Complex.
BVI Tourist Board to manage VI Festival & Fairs Committee
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved the transfer of the functions of the VI Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC) to the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB).
Governor could force same-sex marriage on VI with additional powers- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Governor being given additional powers could result in some of the [British] Virgin Islands’ worst fears: legalising same-sex marriage and passing the controversial Police Act.

