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March 18th, 2024
Deputy Governor threatens legal action over Mika Barry claims he is Gov’t Official 1

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr has threatened legal action against the persons behind the controversial Mika Barry episodes on Facebook, after it was alleged on the most recent episode that he is Government Official #1.

March 13th, 2024
Jamal S. Smith may have been shot & killed since Monday night- RVIPF

MANUEL HILL, Tortola, VI– Attorney Jamal S. Smith may have been killed since Monday evening, March 11, 2024, as police had received a report of a shooting in Manuel Reef since then.

July 19th, 2023
UPDATE: Gov’t denies HM Customs had planned to strike

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following our article this morning, July 19, 2023, that some staff of HM Customs were planning to strike due to non-payment of increments, the Government of the Virgin Islands has issued a brief statement denying the planned industrial action.

December 7th, 2022
Tashi O'flaherty-Maduro appointed Registrar General

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following the untimely passing of Stephanie P. Benn on October 24, 2022, a new Registrar General has been appointed.

December 4th, 2022
Beverly Smith receives Stephanie Benn Public Service Award

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Ms Beverly Smith from the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports was presented the inaugural Public Service Award for Excellence in Customer Service named in honour of the late Registrar General Mrs Stephanie P. Benn.

September 17th, 2022
TS Fiona claims life in Guadeloupe; May become hurricane tonight

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Tropical Storm Fiona reportedly claimed a life as it swept across Guadeloupe today, September 17, 2022, and is forecast to become a hurricane as it approaches Puerto Rico on Sunday, September 18, 2022.

September 5th, 2022
Monel Nickie is first female District Officer for VG

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Mrs Monel Nickie has been appointed to the post of District Officer for Virgin Gorda, making her the first woman to fill the role.

July 15th, 2022
Sister Island Coordination Committee holds first ever meeting on a sister island

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Members of the Sister Island Coordination Committee (SICC) recently met on Virgin Gorda, marking the committee’s first time ever meeting on a sister island.

January 28th, 2021
Mr John J. Rankin to be sworn in as Governor January 29, 2021

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Governor Designee Mr John James Rankin, CMG will be sworn in as Governor of the [British] Virgin Islands at the Save the Seed Centre, Duff’s Bottom, Tortola, on Friday, January 29, 2021.

December 20th, 2020
No 'BVI Christmas' for controversial Governor!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI-There will be no ‘BVI Christmas’ with carrot cakes, coconut tarts and Guavaberry wine for controversial Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert as it seems even the pandemic can't keep him in the Virgin Islands for the holidays.

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