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April 30th, 2022
The much awaited CoI report is here

Dickson C. Igwe

The document is not yet public. However, this may be a time of great change for the British Virgin Islands. Will the COI report be an agent of change, or a damp squib?

April 29th, 2022
BVIPA MD allegedly led Premier to drug conspiracy- US Affidavits

MIAMI, Florida, USA – A US Affidavits published after the arrest of Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has detailed how the Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority, Ms Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard allegedly led the Premier to a drugs conspiracy that resulted in his arrest on April 28, 2022.

April 28th, 2022
Acting Premier Dr Wheatley calls for ‘due process’ for both Premier & BVIPA MD

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Acting Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has called for ‘Due Process’ for US detained Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) and Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA), Mrs Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard.

April 28th, 2022
UK Foreign Secretary said Premier Fahie’s arrest showed ‘importance of CoI’

LONDON, United Kingdom – United Kingdom (UK) Foreign Secretary Liz M. Truss said the arrest of Virgin Islands (VI) Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has shown the importance of the UK-Sponsored Commission of Inquiry (CoI) in the territory.

April 28th, 2022
BVIPA MD reportedly detained along with Premier Fahie in Miami

MIAMI, Florida, USA – Information coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that Ms Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard, Manager Director of the BVI Port Authority, has been reportedly detained alongside Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) in Miami on charges related to conspiracy to import a controlled substance and money laundering.

April 28th, 2022
No 'bad apples' will spoil the good work of other police officers – CoP Collins

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Commissioner of Police Mark Collins says he will continue to take action when his police officers fall below the standards of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and brings into question their integrity and honesty.

April 28th, 2022
Lions Club of Tortola launches 50th anniversary license plate

WICKHAM'S CAY II, Tortola, VI- The Lions Club of Tortola, which was chartered on April 27, 1972, has launched a Commemorative Motor Vehicle Registration Plate as part of its 50th Anniversary Celebration in the Virgin Islands.

April 27th, 2022
Governor & Opposition 'collaborating' to undermine Gov’t– Skelton-Cline opines

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Commentator and consultant Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has accused the Virgin Islands (VI) Governor John J. Rankin, CMG and the Opposition headed by Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) of collaborating to undermine the Government of Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1).

April 27th, 2022
Andrew S. Morrell's urine test results requested but not received by RVIPF– CoP Collins

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Commissioner of Police Mark Collins has confirmed that police are yet to receive the test result of a medical urine sample belonging to Andrew S. Morrell from Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital, even after the results of the sample have been requested by the force.

April 26th, 2022
$10K cheque presented to Robinson O’Neal Memorial Primary by North Sound Foundation

NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI- The Robinson O’Neal Memorial Primary School on Virgin Gorda has received yet another generous donation from the North Sound Foundation, which was founded by developer David V. Johnson and wife Pamela of Oil Nut Bay.

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