Police officers’ new skills will shape the ‘very future of policing’- Acting CoP Vanterpool
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline E. Vanterpool has told participants of the Community Policing Training and Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERT) that their newly learned skills will shape the future of policing in the Virgin Islands.
Murder-accused Erick A. Rabsatt extradited to VI
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Erick Abraham Rabsatt, who is accused of fatally shooting US Army veteran and businessman Jaimez A.J. Stoutt at a bar on Tortola on December 11, 2021, and subsequently fleeing the jurisdiction, was extradited to the Virgin Islands from Miami today, Friday, September 5, 2025.
UK influence on VI harmful to its growth- Edju En Ka
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The host of the Umoja radio programme, Cromwell Smith, aka 'Edju En Ka', has expressed his disagreement with the United Kingdom (UK) deciding how the Virgin Islands (VI) should run, as it is harmful to the territory's growth, development, and sustainability.
There is a space for everyone in addressing gun crimes- Gov Pruce
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Governor Daniel Pruce has said a multifaceted approach is needed to combat gun violence in the Territory.
VI Gov't to take legal action against persons with illegal water connection
Road Town, Tortola, VI – Irregularities in water consumption and billing in the Virgin Islands will be addressed, as the Government of the Virgin Islands has announced that it will take firm action to resolve these issues.
Paraquita Bay Road to be operational by Sunday
HODGE’S CREEK, Tortola, VI -The rehabilitation work on the now closed Paraquita Bay Road is on track to be completed by Sunday, September 7, 2025.
Accident near RJT Edifice in Road Town
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- An accident occurred this afternoon, Thursday, September 4, 2025, sometime after 4:00 PM on the James Walter Francis Drive dual-carriage way.
Back-to-Schools 'should be about bringing community together'- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- While commending the former Speaker of the House of Assembly, Julian Willock, and his Third District Committee for their back-to-school initiative on August 31, 2025, Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) said the event at Valerie O. Thomas Community Centre was an example of what it should be about- bringing the community together.
'It is not for the UK or UN to give VI its independence'- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— Pastor and commentator Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said that the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) should not wait for any government to determine the progress and future of the country’s political status, while declaring September 2, 2025, as what he describes as the start of a campaign to decide on the future of the country's political status.
$5M Bank of Asia deposit ‘under consideration by Auditor General’- Gov Pruce
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Governor Daniel Pruce has said the matter regarding the government’s deposit of five million dollars of public funds into the now defunct Bank of Asia BVI Limited is in the hands of the Auditor General.
New Initiatives for Virgin Islands unveiled
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- Following the vibrant Emancipation Celebrations and summer break, the Roots to Resilience: Together We Thrive Programme is thrilled to resume its Paint the Town Community Beautification initiative with the Anegada Edition.
Guyana President M. Irfaan Ali claims victory in general election
GEORGETOWN, Guyana- Returning Officers from across the country have made their official declarations of the election results in their regions, and those declarations point to the incumbent People’s Progressive Party winning the Monday, September 1, 2025, elections and remaining in Government.
BVIEC conducts another successful live line maintenance
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) has already begun benefitting from electricity works done on live lines.
Andrew M. Holness elected to 3rd term as Prime Minister of Jamaica
KINGSTON, Jamaica- Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew M. Holness secured a third term, following a tight race at the polls on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
Jeremy W. Hodge Out! Kurt B. E. Hodge In! as PWD new Boss
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Sources close to the Ministry of Communications and Works have told our newsroom that Director of the Public Works Department (PWD) Mr Jeremy W Hodge has been removed from his post.
Hon Smith calls on banks to keep their promise to support local MSME sector
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development, Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), has called on financial institutions to keep their promise to support the country’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) sector.
‘You have the power to change the world’- Sonjah S. Smith to D3 students
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Students attending the Back-to-School Giveaways at Valerie O. Thomas Community Centre in Sea Cows Bay on August 31, 2025, apart from receiving school supplies, were further equipped with the necessary motivation to stay in school and live up to their potential by local attorney Sonjah S. Smith.
VI to send largest delegation to 2025 World Athletics Championships
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) will be represented by its largest delegation to date at the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan.
'I will never be in favour' of HoA handing powers back to Governor- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— The Public Service Management Bill of 2024, now an Act, has been highly scrutinised by pastor and commentator Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline, who expressed dissatisfaction with what he said was the transfer of power to the United Kingdom (UK) to oversee the effectiveness of the public service in the Virgin Islands.
‘Absolutely, staff is needed’ @ Film Commission- Natalie O. Hodge
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Film Commissioner of the BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission (BVITBFC), Ms Natalie O. Hodge, has admitted that additional staff is needed at the Film Commission.
India’s Non-Resident Consul to VI presents credentials to Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands has received the credentials of His Excellency Mr Shri Mayank Joshi, High Commissioner of India to Jamaica and Non-resident Consul for the Virgin Islands (VI).
Accident involving multiple vehicles & motor scooter on Fort Hill
FORT HILL, Tortola, VI- An accident involving at least three automobiles and a motor scooter occurred on Fort Hill, Tortola, just after 5:00 PM today, September 2, 2025.
‘It’s a novel idea!’- Hon Fraser endorses Willock’s back-to-school initiative
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- It may not have scored any political points for him, but Third District Representative and Deputy Premier Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) did not shy away from singing praises on former Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) Mr Julian Willock for his annual Back-to-School Giveaways at Valerie O. Thomas Community Centre in Sea Cows Bay, Tortola on Sunday, August 31, 2025.
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Ronn A. Grant leaves 284 Media
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Broadcast Journalist and 284 Media Nightly News anchor and presenter, Mr Ronn A. Grant, bid farewell to the company and viewers on Friday, August 29, 2025.
Ryan R.E. Geluk & Lynette L. Harrigan tie the knot in Canada
ONTARIO, Canada- Two prominent persons in the Virgin Islands, Ryan R.E. Geluk of BDO Limited and Lynette L. Harrigan, MBE of the BVI Tourist Board & Film Commission, said “I do” to each other at the Kent Gold Club and Event Centre in Chatham-Kent, Ontario, Canada, on August 11, 2025.
Anti-Crime Summit must have ‘real substance’- Governor Daniel Pruce
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Governor Daniel Pruce has said the upcoming Anti-Crime Summit needs to have “real substance” for it to be effective in tackling increasing crime in the Virgin Islands (VI).
WIN BVI donates to 65 families under Smart Start Programme
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- For the second year, families in Tortola and Virgin Gorda have benefited from assistance from a WIN BVI programme called Smart Start ahead of the new school year.
VI to host regional Tourism Human Resources Conference in October
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The 11th regional Tourism Human Resource conference will be held in the Virgin Islands (VI) in October.
Is Government corrupt & our country dying?
By Alred 'AC' Frett
When Governments Make Themselves the Enemy:
We may dislike the Truth, but we need it, so the things I say may not be to your liking, but they are necessary for our People & Country... Perhaps you heard them before but regarded yourself as special, and immune to the hardships of life... However, thanks to Governments and their Agencies, our Children are becoming strangers in their own Home, and residents of His Majesty’s Prison and local Graveyards.
UPDATE: Necker Island fatal accident victim is executive sous chef Sihle Somdaka
NECKER ISLAND, VI– The man who lost his life late Friday night, August 29, 2025, following an accident on Necker Island, has been identified as executive sous chef Sihle Somdaka, 35, of South Africa.
2024 Governor’s Cup champ Ghostinyou comes up short in Labour Day Races on STT
ESTATE BOVONI, St Thomas, VI- With a ferry load of persons from Tortola travelling to the Labour Day Races at Clinton E. Phipps Racetrack on St Thomas on Sunday, August 31, 2025, much attention was being placed on the penultimate race of the day, which featured 2024 Governor’s Cup Champion Ghostinyou of Tortola.
Third District Back-to-School 2025 a huge success- Julian Willock
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- The annual Third District Back-to-School Giveaways was held yesterday, Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Valerie O. Thomas Community Centre, in Sea Cows Bay.
'We have let the guards down in this country'- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Pastor and commentator Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called for the enforcement of rules and regulations to preserve and protect the Virgin Islands' culture.
‘The sun is free...Get on board’ with STEP- Hon Kye M Rymer
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5), has encouraged Virgin Islanders to sign up for the Solar Technology and Energy Programme (STEP).
We don’t want business owners to be ‘disadvantaged’- Dr Lincoln E. Bobb
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Dr Lincoln E. Bobb, Deputy Director of the Department of Trade, Investment, Promotion and Consumer Affairs, has said the department does not want the business owners it has invested in to be disadvantaged, hence the reason why support continues following the awarding of grants.
'Walk Against Dementia' among activities for World Alzheimer’s Month
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Alzheimer's Association will host a 'Walk Against Dementia' on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Noel Lloyd Park, to raise awareness, promote understanding, and support those affected by dementia.
Floki's Flight edges Pure Speight in a battle of champions
ESTATE BOVONI, St Thomas, USVI- Two champions in a WINNER TAKES ALL showdown that left the crowd on its feet.
3 BVIFA staff achieve FIFA Coach Educators Diploma
EAST END, Tortola, VI- Three staff members of the BVI Football Association (BVIFA) are further equipped to deliver quality football coaching education programmes in the Virgin Islands.
US visa applicants must adjust privacy settings on all social media profiles to 'public'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Civil Registry and Passport Office is advising members of the public of new guidance issued by the United States Department of State regarding the process related to various categories of visas.
USVI: Woman arrested for DUI after colliding with Police Unit on STX
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CHRISTIANSTED, St Croix, USVI- A late-night auto collision involving a civilian driver and a police unit on the Christiansted Bypass has led to the arrest of Sarah Vasquez on charges of driving under the influence and negligent driving.
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