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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.
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.
Annual closed season for sea turtles in effect
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islanders are urged to refrain from hunting or rearing sea turtles during the annual closed season, which began this April.
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).
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