Officers from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) have located the vehicle used by four armed robbers on Friday morning to escape the scene after robbing the Aladdin Store on Flemming Street in Road Town, Tortola. A video shared with this news agency shortly after midday on February 9 showed officers collecting evidence from… Continue reading Police Locates Getaway Vehicle – Aladdin Store Robbers Still On The Run
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Gunshots Fired in Road Town, Aladdin Store Robbed
Aladdin Store on Flemming Street in Road Town was on Friday morning robbed by masked individuals who discharged shots into the air in the bustling street on Tortola. Gunfire resonated in the heart of Road Town shortly after 10 am on February 9 , with no reported injuries. Eyewitnesses’ videos show four bandits clad entirely… Continue reading Gunshots Fired in Road Town, Aladdin Store Robbed
BVI Former Premier Andrew A. Fahie Found Guilty, Sentencing Set For April
Former Premier of the British Virgin Islands Andrew A. Fahie has been found guilty in a Miami court of conspiring to import cocaine into the United States and conspiring to launder a significant sum of money, charges which carry sentences ranging from 20 years to life. After a trial spanning seven days, a diverse jury… Continue reading BVI Former Premier Andrew A. Fahie Found Guilty, Sentencing Set For April
Former BVI Ports Authority Director Oleanvine Maynard Takes Stand Against Ex-Premier Andrew Fahie
– Maynard Spills It All Piecing Together Prosecution’s Case Oleanvine Maynard former managing director of the BVI Ports Authority, took the stand on Tuesday, February 6, in Miami, testifying against former British Virgin Islands Premier Andrew Fahie who faces drug-trafficking conspiracy charges. Maynard, having pleaded guilty to conspiring with Fahie to import cocaine into the… Continue reading Former BVI Ports Authority Director Oleanvine Maynard Takes Stand Against Ex-Premier Andrew Fahie
UK Conducts First Crisis Simulation Exercise in BVI and Anguilla
– Officials Concern About Timing A team from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) of the United Kingdom for the first time will today oversee a stimulation exercise with key departments and entities under the command of the Governor in the British Virgin Islands and Anguilla. The February 8 unprecedented departmental takeover in the… Continue reading UK Conducts First Crisis Simulation Exercise in BVI and Anguilla
Hodge nets 11 points as Rip City defeats Motor City
D’Moi Hodge of Rip City Remix drives to the basket during the team’s 127-120 victory over Motor City Cruise on February 6 in the NBA G-League. The British Virgin Islands’ basketball sensation, contributed 11 points in 27 minutes of play.
Carey and George Set to Represent Team BVI in King of the Courts Caribbean Championship
National and international basketball players Norville “Banana” Carey and Randy “Chino” George have been officially confirmed as Team BVI’s representatives for the highly anticipated 2024 King of the Courts Caribbean Championship. The event, scheduled to take place from Thursday, April 4th to Sunday, April 7th at the Multipurpose Complex in Tortola, BVI, promises to showcase… Continue reading Carey and George Set to Represent Team BVI in King of the Courts Caribbean Championship
Who Will Be Crowned the Virgin Islands’ First Top Model?
The search is on for the first Virgin Islands Top Model who will be the face of fashion and glamour in the territory. An open casting call has been scheduled for February 24 at the Multipurpose Sports Complex for aspiring models between the ages of 17 and 28. Registration kicks off from 12:30 to 1:00… Continue reading Who Will Be Crowned the Virgin Islands’ First Top Model?
Voter ID Card Issuance Resumes in the British Virgin Islands
The Office of the Supervisor of Elections in the British Virgin Islands has announced the resumption of Voter Identification Card issuance. To obtain the card, individuals must provide proof of identity along with updated registration information. Accepted documents for proof of identity include a BVI Passport with an embossed seal, a Belonger Card, a Belonger… Continue reading Voter ID Card Issuance Resumes in the British Virgin Islands
BVI Strengthens Oil Spill Response Capabilities with Training Exercise
A marine pollution training and tabletop exercise recently brought together twenty-two public officers and partners in a concerted effort to fortify the British Virgin Islands Oil Spill Contingency Plan. Led by Director of Disaster Management, Mr. Jasen Penn, the exercise aimed to evaluate and bolster the Territory’s readiness in mitigating marine pollution incidents. Emphasising the… Continue reading BVI Strengthens Oil Spill Response Capabilities with Training Exercise