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Police officers taking governor to court over ‘very intrusive’ vetting process
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Police Welfare Association (PWA), led by its President Mr Sean A. McCall, has moved to the courts over the controversial vetting process required of law enforcement officers.
Akeem Hopkinson sentenced to 32 years in prison
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Akeem Hopkinson, who was found guilty of the April 2021 murder of Catherine Pickering on February 25, 2025, was today, March 10, 2025, sentenced in the High Court.
Trinidadian acquitted of 22 gun related charges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Trinidadian Kellon M. Fortune, a resident of Lower Estate on Tortola, was acquitted of twenty-two counts of possession of prohibited weapons and possession of an unlicensed firearm on Thursday, December 5, 2024.
Jury told to enter Not Guilty verdict for Police officer charged for Breach of Trust
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A police officer charged for Breach of Trust and Obstructing the Course of Justice since 2021 was today, December 3, 2024, freed of the charges after High Court Judge Stanley John instructed the jury to return a Not Guilty verdict.
Andy Morrell found not guilty of causing death of Frandy M. Martin Jr
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Nearly three years after popular local musician and volleyball player Frandy M. Martin Jr lost his life in a boating collision off Duff’s Bottom, Tortola, businessman Andy Morrell has been found not guilty of manslaughter.
Oops! Security breach or accident? Car plunged into HoA perimeter wall
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Sometime yesterday, Thursday, January 18, 2024, a big hole was discovered in the perimeter wall around the House of Assembly (HoA) building, in Road Town, the capital city. The upstairs of the same building is used for the sitting of the High Court, mostly for criminal matters that are currently ongoing.
PS O’Neal-Morton files Constitutional Motion against Governor & others
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Many residents will remember that the Permanent Secretary in the Premier’s Office, Dr Carolyn O’Neal-Morton, was sent on leave weeks after the arrest of former Premier Andrew A. Fahie.
Another court loss for DPP! Case involved arrest of Mickiel Robin
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was in March of 2022 that Mr Mickiel Robin, 24, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply as a result of a police operation on March 1, 2022.
High Court ruling dashes loan forgiveness hopes for thousands in USVI
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The hopes of 12,000 student borrowers in the Virgin Islands, who stood to benefit from President Joe R. Biden's ambitious student loan forgiveness plan, were dashed by the US Supreme Court on Friday, June 30, 2023, when the court ruled against the initiative.
Dr Neil M. Smith on the job as BVIEC GM; Abraham sues Corporation
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- Just as was first and accurately reported by our newsroom on March 8, 2023, Mr Neil M. Smith Phd is now the new General Manager of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC).

