The Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley, has once again abused his power to circumvent established committees, and regulations to ensure his wishes are carried out. The Government and Miss BVI Committee has established that they would no longer provide a car to the winner of Miss BVI annually, except in cases of special year celebration i.e every five (5) years.  They certainly agreed that the prize of a car should be reserved for the winner of the 70th E...

A massive overnight fire has consumed several vehicles. The fire is said to have occurred on the back of Island Department Store in Duffs Bottom.   It is believed that the vehicles belong to the Tortola Auto Group (TAG). This information has not yet been confirmed by the company.  Firefighters were on the scene and have contained the fire. Guavaberry Media will bring you further details as they unfold. 

The Government of the Virgin Islands has announced a week-long National Celebration in honour of The Right Honourable Dame Janice M. Pereira on the occasion of her retirement from the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court as Chief Justice.The celebrations themed, ‘Celebrating our Radiant Daughter: A Journey from the Virgin Islands to the Privy Council’, are also being held on her recent appointment to His Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council.The celebrations, which will run from O...

There is a chink in the armour of state.  Two ministers (we wonder if they are rogue) have broken ranks with the Premier on a planned party for which, so far, over $200K has already, silently, disappeared from the state treasury.  A long letter was written by a third minister in protest but only the two exhibited the courage to lodge their dissatisfaction with the people.The financial stewardship is questionable given that the government is struggling to balance its 2025 budget es...

Seven (7) Air Traffic Control Officers at the British Virgin Islands Airports Authority (the Authority) have completed the Aeronautical Meteorology Observer Training Course with a one hundred percent pass rate.The course was a specialised training program to ensure that the Authority continues to meet international standards in aviation safety and operational efficiency and was conducted in collaboration with the Caribbean Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH).Officer in Charge, Mrs. Dia...

The New Horizon Guidance and Counselling Unit will engage in several activities aimed at choosing respect for Anti-Bullying Week 2024.Primary School Counsellor Mrs. Sharon Leonard said bullying in the Territory must end and is encouraging students to trust adults and get the necessary assistance that they may need.Mrs. Leonard said the week of activities will be observed from October 14 to 18 under the theme, “Choose Respect”. She said the theme was chosen as a result of consultation...

As first reported by our media house, the Government of the Virgin Islands is partnering with a local promotion company, now identified as YOLO promotions, to bring Vybz Kartel to the BVI. The date announced is March 2025 for the annual Black On Black event. Our understanding is that the Artist’s fee is some half a million dollars, with the Government covering the full quarter million dollar deposit to sign the Artist. Images and videos released over the past few days show Steve Paril...

Information reaching our newsroom is that a second male Teacher at the Elmore Stoutt High School is now under investigation for molesting a female student.The details are unclear, however, we understand the Teacher has been sent on leave. Our newsroom reached out to the Police who have confirmed that a second incident is under investigation, and that a press release will be forthcoming. Just a few weeks ago, at the opening of the school year, our media house reported an incident involv...

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has charged J’Quoi Lloyd, 26, of The Valley, Virgin Gorda, with drug-related offenses, including Possession of a Controlled Drug with Intent to Supply to Another and Untrue Declaration and Importation of a Controlled Drug.The charges follow a joint operation between RVIPF officers and Customs officials at the Road Town Ferry Terminal on September 9, 2024. During routine inspections, a quantity of suspected cannabis was recovered from a package ...