We bid a final farewell to Dr Robert Anderson Mathavious OBE, yesterday.  He now joins a list of people who sat in various, important rooms during the teething process of BVI and have not left us a script, memoirs, so that future generations may become aware of how we got to this point.In Robert’s case, much has been written about him and is scattered throughout the record but in the end, we will get the history that someone pieces together and it will, in the main, be devoid of an ey...

Well Hello You! I see you..... I see you. That smile returning to your lips. The lightness in your tone, your appearance, your voice. I see you! And that's what it should be. That part of your life is over. Now it's back to you!The Hard Part Is Over WithThe storm has passed,not quietly, not gently,but it passed.And here you are, standing. Strong. Firm. You cried until your voice broke,loved until you lost yourself,believed until belief hurt to hold.But you made it through. Look at y...

On numerous occasions, information has been revealed to our newsroom, the pressure applied by UK appointed Governor Daniel Pruce to remove Ag COP Jaqueline Vanterpool, despite confirming last year that she was ‘doing an outstanding job’ while he was being interviewed. Most recently, yesterday Monday 13th October, information was revealed to our media house that the PSC (Police Service Commission) would convene an emergency meeting per the Governor, to remove Ag COP Jacqueline Va...

The NDP Women’s Movement will join the global community in celebrating International Girl Child Day with a march and empowerment event on Saturday, 11th October 2025, (barring any inclement weather) under the theme “The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead: Girls on the Frontlines of Crisis.”The event aims to celebrate the strength, resilience, and potential of girls while highlighting the importance of empowering the next generation of female leaders within our territory.The march wil...

Information reaching our newsroom early this morning is that two (2) men were caught with firearms last night, 9 October, during a Police patrol. We understand the men, whom initial information is saying are a part of the Money Gang Boys, are now in custody   Police is said to have responded to reports of a scooter rider seen with a firearm outside of a residence in the Diamond Estate area.While out on patrol responding to the report, we understand a red Kia Soul was stopped and search...

Two plus years to build, over eight years and counting to repair

The Government of the Virgin Islands will honour the life and legacy of the late Dr. Robert A. Mathavious, OBE., through an official Celebration of Life service on Wednesday, 15th October, at the Multi-purpose Sports Complex at 4:30 p.m.Dr. Mathavious’ body will lie in repose from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Members of the public will have the opportunity to pay their respect  following the viewing of the body by family members and Government officials. All are invited to attend and pay th...

Hundreds of Books on Display for Sale

The Ministry of Health and Social Development recently hosted a live demonstration of the Territory’s new 911 Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system for key Government officials, including the Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley; His Excellency the Governor, Daniel Pruce and the Acting Commissioner of Police, Jacqueline VanterpoolThe demonstration showcased how the new system will transform the Virgin Islands’ emergency response capabilities by im...