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Crime went up 12% in 2024 under Mark Collins
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—Apart from the 55 allegations against the former Commissioner of Police, Mark Collins, the United Kingdom national exited the territory with another unflattering record to his name.
12 RVIPF ranks under investigation for misconduct
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI — The Acting Commissioner of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Jacqueline E. Vanterpool, has reaffirmed her commitment to restoring public trust and ensuring transparency in the force amidst ongoing challenges, including investigations into misconduct by officers.
US company contracted to assess incinerator- DWM Director
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- An international company has been contracted to assist the Department of Waste Management (DWM) with addressing the years-long issue with the incinerator at Pockwood Pond.
Ex US President Bill Clinton & wife vacations in VI
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The 42nd former President of the United States of America, William Jefferson Clinton aka ‘Bill’, is spending a few days in the Virgin Islands.
SUV runs off road @ Pasea
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- At around 9:45 AM this morning, Thursday, January 16, 2025, traffic was affected on the James Walter Francis Drive due to a lone vehicular accident.
Skelton-Cline suggests there is a coup to overthrow Opposition Leader
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— Political commentator and former government advisor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has raised concerns about the state of opposition politics in the Virgin Islands, and is calling for clarity in leadership and an end to division within the ranks.
Failing pressure-valve & transportation issues blamed for JvD water woes- SFC Report
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI- Acting Director of the Water and Sewerage Department Mr Brian Davis has advised that a failing pressure-reducing valve and transportation issues are the reasons for the water issues being experienced on Jost van Dyke since April 2024.
First ever Tourism Summit begins today
PETER ISLAND, VI- The inaugural two-day Tourism Summit in the Virgin Islands (VI) begins today, Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Peter Island Resort.
USVI man arrested for possession of over 200 rounds of ammunition
ROAD TOWN, Tortola VI — Acting Commissioner of Police (CoP) of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Jacqueline E. Vanterpool, today Wednesday, January 15, 2025, confirmed the arrest of a United States Virgin Islands (USVI) man in relation to possession of ammunition.
Virgin Gordian J’Sally U. O’Niel called to BVI Bar
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The latest Virgin Islander called to practise at the Bar of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court in the Territory of the Virgin Islands is Ms J’Sally U. O’Niel.
Carvin Malone’s vision lives on! One VI Agenda to become NPO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A year after the passing of former legislator and community advocate Carvin Malone, his vision for a united and empowered Virgin Islands is being brought to life in a powerful way.
DWM faced bureaucratic delays & prolonged tender process- SFC Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Despite being faced with many challenges in 2024, a success of the Department of Waste Management (DWM) was securing an international grant to implement climate resilience in waste management.
Hon Marlon A. Penn should join the VIP Gov't- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Pastor, Commentator and host of Honestly Speaking Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has opined that Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) should cross the floor and join the ruling Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government.
Health clinic in East End closes temporarily
EAST END, Tortola, VI- The Iris Penn Smith Clinic in East End has been closed temporarily, the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) announced.
Youth gunned down in Purcell Estate
PURCELL ESTATE, Tortola, VI- A 20-year-old male was shot to death in Purcell Estate around 1:40 AM on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
Root out ‘corruption’ in RVIPF- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—In a stinging rebuke of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has demanded urgent reforms to tackle corruption, improve leadership, and ensure integrity within law enforcement agencies.
International Morning Braff Show returns on Tola Radio VI tomorrow
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- After over two months of absence, the popular International Morning Braff Show with Floyd P. Burnett aka ‘Heritage’ will be returning on air on Tola Radio VI (100.5 FM) tomorrow, Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
Vehicles & apartment damaged by bullets in Hannah’s Estate
HANNAH’S ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is investigating a report of gunshots heard in the Hannah’s Estate area late evening on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
‘Gumption’ slams Guavaberry Media for inaccurate reporting
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI—Entrepreneur, philanthropist and boat captain Allington O. Creque aka ‘Gumption’, the owner and operator of Gumption’s Experience BVI, has debunked reports from Guavaberry Media that one of his glass-bottom excursion vessels sank on January 11, 2025.
Year of activities planned for HLSCC's 35th anniversary
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has an entire year of activities planned to celebrate the institution’s 35th anniversary.
'Holistic' BVI Red Cross' Men's Health Fair set for February
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The BVI Red Cross Society will host its biennial Men’s Health Fair in February and all men across the Virgin Islands have been encouraged to attend.
UPDATE: Police arrest attempted murder accused Shemoi Carey
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Police have captured Shemoi Carey of Huntum’s Ghut who was wanted concerning the attempted murder of K’zhari Stoutt on November 8, 2024.
Man found dead in derelict vehicle identified as Courtney Fahie
LONG SWAMP, Tortola, VI- A man who was found unresponsive in a derelict vehicle in Long Swamp on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, has been identified as Courtney Fahie, 68.
Fake BVI Beacon website reporting false info about tax refunds
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Residents of the Virgin Islands have been alerted to a website mimicking the BVI Beacon and falsely reporting that the Virgin Islands Government is in the process of returning taxes and that people could receive up to $3000.00 per month.
'We cannot preside over a gangster's paradise'— Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola VI— “We cannot preside over a gangster's paradise, a crime-ridden society; We cannot preside over that. In any nation, national security is of paramount importance.”
Local Calypso icon Bennet L. Brewley aka ‘The Mighty Lord Strawn’ passes
FAHIE HILL, Tortola, VI- Close family and friends are still mourning the passing of local calypso icon, former civil servant and father Bennet Lawrence Brewley aka ‘The Mighty Lord Strawn’, an indigenous Virgin Islander.
Let’s address our minds to this bill- Opposition Leader on Cybercrime bill
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is expected to wrap up debate on the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime (Amendment) Bill 2024 when the First Sitting of the Second Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA) continues at 10:00 am today, Monday, January 13, 2025.
RVIPF ‘resetting, regrouping & reclaiming’ core values- Ag CoP Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Acting Commissioner of Police (CoP) Jacqueline E. Vanterpool, while admitting that statistical records show 2024 was “challenging,” said the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) remains “relentless in our fight against crime” and is resolved with a “heightened commitment to seek out and bring offenders of the law to account.”
Treasury Department to have VI certified staff by 2026- SFC Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Treasury Department of the Virgin Islands is hoping to have employees certified in accounting in the years to come, eliminating the need to employ persons from outside the territory.
Smith, Penn & Arthur to represent VI @ 2025 Mrs Globe Pageants
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Mrs Teneka T. Arthur, Mrs Bisa D. Smith and Mrs Sabrina J. Penn will be the delegates representing the Virgin Islands at the 2025 Mrs Globe pageants.
Roy E. Barry Out! Hunt is on for 2 Deputies @ SS/NHI
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our news centre is that Sea Cows Bay resident and Deputy Director/Director of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Agency Mr Roy E. Barry has retired.
Hazardous marine & coastal conditions impacting USVI
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- The US Virgin Islands and surrounding areas are experiencing hazardous marine and coastal conditions, including dangerous rip currents and breaking waves, due to pulses of a long-period northerly swell. The National Weather Service has issued multiple advisories for these risks, highlighting specific concerns for residents and visitors in St Thomas and St John, as well as other islands in the region.
Opposition slams Computer Misuse & Cybercrime Amendment Bill
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI –Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), on Thursday, January 9, 2025, presented the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Amendment Bill 2024 to the House of Assembly (HoA). The bill received much criticism from the Opposition over what they said was the lack of adequate public consultation.
101 of 200 positions filled @ PWD- SFC Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Public Works Department (PWD) is currently operating with just about fifty percent of employees, as 91 vacant positions exist.
Residents fedup with garbage overflow in East End & Trellis Bay
EAST END, Tortola, VI- Many residents have continued to raise issues about the unsightly garbage bin that usually is overflowing in the East End area of Tortola, as well as Trellis Bay in the area close to the new Welcome Centre.
12000 work permits issued yearly in the VI- SFC Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Acting Labour Commissioner, Department and Workforce Development Mr Mervin D. Hastings has said they issue on average twelve thousand work permits annually.
New Cybercrime law must target news sites & bloggers—Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Deputy Premier Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3), has called on the House of Assembly (HoA) to address the issue of “harmful content” on online platforms, particularly blogs and news sites, as part of the ongoing debate on amendments to the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act.
Claudia Creque Educational Centre receives combined $12.5K donation
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- The Claudia Creque Educational Centre was the recipient of two cash donations on Friday, January 10, 2025, amounting to $12,500.00.
Premier Wheatley elected President of UK-OTA
LONDON, England, UK- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has been elected President of the UK Overseas Territories Association (UK-OTA) and will also serve as President of the body's Political Council.
The Dollar, Debt, and World War 3
By Dickson C. Igwe
Now, as the global reserve currency, the Dollar and associated agencies are in a win - win. The USA offers it currency to the world and in return, the world pays the costs of the Dollar, not the USA. The USA produces the Dollar and the rest of the world consumes the Dollar or better said trade their scarce resources for that Dollar. In possessing the world reserve currency, the USA has the advantage over countries that rely on the Dollar for trade and industry.
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