A Bronx man has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Trevor Hughes, a 49-year-old father of four originally from the British Virgin Islands, following a dispute over a blocked driveway, police said. Authorities identified the suspect as Lavar Davis, 36, who was taken into custody and charged with murder. The… Continue reading Gunman Arrested in Fatal Shooting of BVI Native Over Parking Dispute
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RVIPF Refutes Allegations of Physical Confrontation Between Acting Commissioner and ACP Trevillion
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has pushed back against recent media reports suggesting that Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Pam Trevillion was placed on forced leave, calling the claims “erroneous, misleading, and misinformation.” In a statement issued Monday, February 10, Acting Commissioner Jacqueline Vanterpool said there was no physical confrontation between herself and… Continue reading RVIPF Refutes Allegations of Physical Confrontation Between Acting Commissioner and ACP Trevillion
Police Arrest Three in BVI Firearms Crackdown; One Charged with Possession
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has arrested three men following a targeted operation in the Threllfall area on Friday, February 7, as part of an ongoing crackdown on illegal firearm possession. Following the operation, authorities formally charged one suspect, George Ollivierre Jr., 32, with Possession of a Prohibited Firearm and two counts of… Continue reading Police Arrest Three in BVI Firearms Crackdown; One Charged with Possession
One Injured as Masked Gunmen Open Fire near Greenland Football Field
Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred after 10 p.m. on February 9 in the vicinity of the Greenland Field, where three masked individuals opened fire at a man who managed to escape without being shot but sustained minor injuries while fleeing. According to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), a group of… Continue reading One Injured as Masked Gunmen Open Fire near Greenland Football Field
Who Are You Repping at the 2025 Caribbean Baking Awards?
Get ready for the sweetest showdown in the Caribbean! The region’s top bakers will gather at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in Tortola, British Virgin Islands, On February 21, to compete for baking supremacy at The Ultimate Bake-Off: Caribbean Baking Awards. Trinidad & Tobago is returning with a powerhouse lineup—“Flavor Masters Possé,” “Trini Cakes Revellers,” and… Continue reading Who Are You Repping at the 2025 Caribbean Baking Awards?
CDC Investigates Outbreak on Royal Caribbean’s Radiance of the Seas
More than 90 passengers and crew members aboard Royal Caribbean International’s Radiance of the Seas reported cases of gastrointestinal illness during a weeklong cruise that departed from Tampa, Florida, on February 1, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The outbreak resulted in symptoms including vomiting and diarrhea. The ship, which carried… Continue reading CDC Investigates Outbreak on Royal Caribbean’s Radiance of the Seas
BVIslander Fatally Shot in Bronx Over Parking Dispute
A British Virgin Islands native was shot and killed early Saturday morning in the Bronx following an argument over a parking spot, police said. Authorities are now searching for the suspects who fled the scene. The fatal shooting occurred just before 2 a.m. on Fowler Avenue. According to officials, Trevor Hughes, 49, originally from the… Continue reading BVIslander Fatally Shot in Bronx Over Parking Dispute
BVI Governor Attends Men’s Health Fair as Community Pushes for Wellness
Governor Daniel Pruce and his personal security officer attended the BVI Red Cross Men’s Health Fair today, February 7, as the government and health officials continue efforts to promote early detection and preventive care. The event, held at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex on Tortola, offers free health screenings for men over 40, encouraging them to… Continue reading BVI Governor Attends Men’s Health Fair as Community Pushes for Wellness
UK’s Grip on BVI Under Scrutiny as UN Calls for Decolonisation
The United Nations has released the official report of the UN Special Committee on Decolonisation’s visiting mission to the British Virgin Islands (BVI), conducted from 26-27 August 2024. The mission assessed the Territory’s progress towards decolonisation and gathered insights from the population on the next steps towards self-governance and independence. Premier Natalio D. Wheatley acknowledged… Continue reading UK’s Grip on BVI Under Scrutiny as UN Calls for Decolonisation
St. George’s Secondary and VISTS Advance in Inter-Secondary School Debates
St. George’s Secondary School and the Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies (VISTS) have secured their spots in the semi-finals of the Ministry of Education’s annual Inter-Secondary School Debates. The two schools will go head-to-head in the semi-final round on February 26. Meanwhile, Bregado Flax Educational Centre Secondary Division will take on Elmore Stoutt High… Continue reading St. George’s Secondary and VISTS Advance in Inter-Secondary School Debates