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October 31st, 2023
Phyllis Evans moves to new role; Bethsaida V. Smith-Hanley tipped for Clerk of HoA

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After fourteen years as the Clerk of the House of Assembly (HoA) and some 45 years as a public servant, Mrs Phyllis Evans is expected to retire from her current post as the Clerk of the HoA.

October 31st, 2023
UPDATE: Chloe Fontaine found!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has informed that missing teen Chloe Fontaine has been found.

October 31st, 2023
Burglary & theft among arrest matters for Oct 8-29, 2023- RVIPF

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has published its Arrest Blotter for the period October 8 - 29, 2023.

October 31st, 2023
CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank rebranding to CIBC

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados- As it enters a new financial year, FirstCaribbean International Bank Limited has announced it is re-branding its business to adopt the name of its parent, CIBC.

October 31st, 2023
Trade Commission Act implementation to be suspended- VI Gov't

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Hon Lorna G. Smith OBE is to bring a bill today Tuesday, October 31, 2023, to suspend the implementation of the Trade Commission Act.

October 31st, 2023
2 charged after drugs found in vehicle @ Fat Hogs Bay

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Two young men, including an 18-year-old, are facing drugs and firearm charges, after officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) intercepted a suspicious vehicle after 11:00 PM on October 28, 2023, while on routine patrol in the Fat Hog’s Bay area.

October 30th, 2023
Public was informed about active shooter drill @ T.B. Lettsome Airport– Kurt A. G. Menal

BEEF ISLAND, VI - Managing Director at the BVI Airports Authority Mr. Kurt Menal in addressing concerns raised on social media regarding the recent active shooter drill that took place at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport, has reminded that the exercise was just a simulation.

October 30th, 2023
'Main challenge' with water was created with signing of Biwater contract– Premier

FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Long-time critic of the Biwater deal with the government of the Virgin Islands, Premier Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has blamed the signing of the controversial contract as the beginning of the challenges plaguing the Virgin Islands (VI) as it relates to water distribution today.

October 30th, 2023
Blaming the Gov’t for crime is a self-serving & dangerous narrative by Opposition- Premier

FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has hit back at the Opposition for suggesting that the government is to take some of the blame for the increase in crime in the Virgin Islands.

October 30th, 2023
JvD without power as ‘temporary’ generator malfunctions

GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI- Residents of Jost van Dyke (JvD) have been without electricity since yesterday afternoon, October 29, 2023, due to an issue with the temporary generator on that island.

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