Reports are that a male student of the Elmore Stoutt High School was arrested today, Tuesday May 6, 2025, after slapping and using his fists on a female teacher. We understand the student was arrested for causing bodily harm. We are uncertain of what caused the altercation. This is a breaking news story. GBM will update as details become available. 

The US Border Patrol has released information and images on their official Facebook page, of the capture of Erik Rabsatt, suspect in the murder of Virgin Islander and US Army Veteran Jaimez Stoutt. Jaimez Stoutt who was 31 at the time, was fatally shot during the early morning hours of December 11, 2021, sometime at a popular Nightclub and Sports Bar in Free Bottom, Tortola. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) issued a warrant for Rabsatt’s arrest in connection to Stout...

They interred His Holiness last Saturday.  The funeral service commanded the presence of world leaders given the pontiff’s unique position as a head of state (Vatican City) while he remains head of the ‘Holy See.’ (The Catholic Church.)The world is paying a keen interest in who emerges from the conclave as the next pope and whether his policies will cast any light on what can only be described as the increasing displays of inhumanity across the globe.Mutual respect is at a...

Four members of the Caymanian Community Party (TCCP), together with four members of the Cayman Islands National Party (CINP) and three independent representatives, will form an eleven-member coalition Government. The group delivered their signed letter to Her Excellency the Governor at approximately 8pm last night, May 1.  The official swearing in will take place on Tuesday, 6th May 2025. The coalition will have Andre Ebanks, leader of the TCCP as Premier, Gary Rutty of the CINP a...

Last week we spoke about Betrayals and Healing but in order to "Heal", you must set clear, outlined boundaries on what it is you've learnt from this experience, how you plan to overcome and what will you allow in your future relationships. You have to remember a woman who is connected to her true self does not try to fix or change a man. Her first responsibility is to herself and her needs, as such she is fully able to release what no longer serves her. Stop falling for the breadcr...

Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Dr. Natalio Wheatley has given the assurance that the Virgin Islands is very committed to transforming its electric power infrastructure, particularly in transitioning to sustainable sources.The Premier was addressing the Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC) 2025 Symposium and Lineworkers Rodeo hosted by the Territory for the first time. Premier Wheatley said that the government was on the verge of transitioning the sister island of...

The Cayman Islands held elections yesterday April 30th 2025, with no clear party taking the Parliamentary. The UK Territory is once again deadlock and heading for a coalition Government. The Cayman Islands National Party (CINP) has won West Bay West, Cayman Brac West, and Little Cayman. Party leader Daniel Scott was unsuccessful in Cayman Brac East as incumbent Julianna O'Connor-Connolly has been returned to the seat.The CINP also took victory in George Town and Prospect.The People'...

He was referred to as the ‘Father of the House’.

Numerous calls to our newsroom today are confirming an alleged incident of gross misbehavior by sitting UK Governor Daniel Pruce at the Terence B Lettsome International Airport earlier this morning Tuesday April 29th 2025. It is alleged that the Governor arrived at the airport with his wife Mrs. Rachael Pruce who was allegedly on standby for the morning’s American Airlines flight to Miami. At some point, it appeared that the Governor’s wife would not make the flight, which ...

The question on everyone’s tongue - Did Honourable Eileen Parsons OBE endorse the Alliance?Our newsroom and Editor in Chief has been inundated with calls and messages since the launch of the Alliance’s radio show on last Wednesday April 23, 2025 with queries as to whether the former Member of the House and political stalwart Parsons had endorsed the movement. In an interesting and unsuspecting show of support, the Honourable Eileen Parsons was the chosen host of the first episod...

Kamla Persad Bissessar, leader of Trinidad and Tobago’s main opposition party, the United National Congress (UNC), has declared victory in Monday’s general election.  The ruling People’s National Movement (PNM) suffered a  defeat after calling early elections. Prime Minister Stuart Young conceded, marking the end of the PNM’s attempt at securing a third consecutive term. Persad Bissessar easily retained her Siparia seat — a constituency she has r...

Today, Monday April 28th, Members of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition — Hon. Myron Walwyn, representative for the sixth electoral district and Leader of the Opposition; Honourable Melvin Mitch Turnbull, representative for the 2nd electoral district and Hon. Stacy Mather, At-large representative and Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly — met with His Excellency, Governor Daniel Pruce, to discuss serious concerns surrounding the recently published Criminal Law Enforcement Review...

The Government of the Virgin Islands has published its Terrorist Financing Risk Assessment 2025, reflecting the Territory’s continued efforts to safeguard the integrity of its financial system, and its commitment to evolving international standards in counter-terrorist financing.The updated assessment, which builds on the Territory’s first Terrorist Financing Risk Assessment published in 2020, was initiated proactively by the Government of the Virgin Islands to inform and strengthen ...

The Government of the Virgin Islands has today published its National Strategic AML/CFT/CPF Action Plan, a comprehensive and coordinated roadmap to enhance the Territory’s resilience against money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing threats.The Action Plan, approved by the National Anti-Money Laundering Coordinating Council on 21st February 2025, supports the implementation of the 2024–2026 National AML/CFT/CPF Strategy. It outlines legislative, regulatory, i...

The Ministry of Health and Social Development has announced that several community centres across the Territory are now open and available for the public’s use.The centres can be used for approved events including meetings, weddings and receptions, birthday and retirement celebrations, camps, religious gatherings, workshops and community meetings and other activities in accordance with established guidelines.They are the Long Trench Community Centre, Emile Dunlop Community Centre (Anegada)...

Recovers firearm and ammunition. Two arrested.

Ms. Janelle Hodge has been appointed Executive Secretary to the Service Commissions Secretariat, where she will lead the Secretariat’s duties to support the Public Service’s various Service Commissions.The Service Commissions Secretariat was established in this year and directly supports the Public Service Commission, Judicial and Legal Services Commission, Police Service Commission and the Teaching Service Commission in the execution of their various functions.Permanent Secretary, M...

The British Virgin Islands recently welcomed a UK-based film crew from Daisybeck Studios for the filming of an episode of “Susan Calman’s Cruise of a Lifetime”, a popular UK travel series airing on Channel 5 and streaming on My5.The production captured the natural beauty and vibrant culture of the BVI, with featured stops in Virgin Gorda, Prickly Pear, and Jost Van Dyke. Hosted by beloved Scottish comedian and presenter Susan Calman, the series offers audiences an intimate look...

Last week we focused on the Law Enforcement Review Report volume 2 and the implications of some of the recommendations that were made. But we must discuss how we got there in the first place.The COI and the Law Enforcement Review Reports would never have been necessary if the 13 were working more assiduously on behalf of the people of these Virgin Islands.And, also, if the people were making demands that they do.Arundhati Roy in “The Algebra of Infinite Justice” noted that “It ...

An unknown scooter rider attempted to rob someone on the outside of Road Town Wholesale, Pasea. Thanks to a couple of officers that were in the area, the attempt was thwarted. Information circulating suggests that RTW, Pasea was robbed a couple hours ago. However, that has proven to be incorrect information.We understand a male on a scooter sought to harass one male on the outside of the establishment, and attempted to rob another. We will update pending further information from t...