In honour of International Women’s Day, the Office of Gender Affairs, in collaboration with key public and social agencies, donated groceries from a food drive initiative to support single parents in need.This initiative, was in partnership with gender focal points in the public service and statutory bodies, aimed to alleviate food insecurity while promoting gender equality, equity and community empowerment.Through this collaborative effort, seven single mothers and fathers received essent...

Sources have confirmed to our newsroom that Government Statutory body, the BVI Tourist Board, has dumped another fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) of tax payers money into the controversial upcoming Kartel show which is scheduled for this weekend, Saturday March 15, 2025. The additional injection brings the total from the Government coffers to some two hundred and seventy thousand $270,000.  It is alleged that YOLO promotions received some $300,000 in total. On Friday February 28th duri...

When Elizabeth Taylor as Queen Cleopatra of Egypt entered Rome in the 1963 film -Cleopatra- it was one of the most spectacular events, at the time, to grace the big screen: Certainly, the most expensive.A sea of slaves working in unison and riveting grace, pulled the symbol of Egyptian power and royalty, the sphinx, upon which Taylor sat on her golden throne.  (The sphinx represented the sun god, Horus.)The music and pageantry were outstanding and the performances that ushered her in, as sh...

Caribbean Cellular Telephone (CCT), the British Virgin Islands' only local telecommunications provider, has announced its highly anticipated March Madness Promotion for 2025, offering customers the chance to win substantial prizes throughout the month.This year's promotion features weekly prizes of $1,000 cash for CCT postpaid customers who pay their bills in full and on time and new sign ups for postpaid services. Adding to the excitement, the promotion includes a rollover feature, allo...

Deputy Governor, Mr. David Archer, Jr. will act in the Office of Governor from March 8 to 12 in the absence of His Excellency, the Governor Mr. Daniel Pruce who will be out of the Territory.Mr. Archer’s appointment is in accordance with section 37 (1) (a) of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order, 2007 which states, “During any period when the office of Governor is vacant, or the Governor is absent from the Virgin Islands or is for any other reason unable to perform the functions of h...

Hundreds came together on Sunday, 2nd March to witness a grand celebration by local and locally connected artistes’ in a concert to honour the life of the Virgin Islands first Chief Minister, Hamilton Lavity Stoutt. There were performances of his favourite songs, while songs written specifically to honour him at this event were also performed.Alongside stage performers, there were video presentations, and tributes reflecting on the life of the visionary leader who believed in educatio...

Minister for Education Honourable Sharie deCastro has said that the Virgin Islands can no longer afford to rely solely on traditional teaching methods and outdated structures and has called for a bold reimagining of learning and integrating new technologies in Education.Honourable deCastro, in a statement to officially launch the observance of Education Month 2025, said diversifying the curriculum and ensuring that every student is equipped with the skills and mindset are needed to lead in the 2...

Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley who was out of the Territory, is now back in time for trade talks with USVI Governor Albert Bryan Jr.  The Honourable Kye Rymer is also scheduled to sit in on the talks scheduled for today, Friday March 7th. Premier Dr Natalio D. Wheatley was away from the Territory on March 4 to 6 attending the Third Annual Council of Ministers for Immigration meeting in Grenada.The Premier, who also serves as the Minister responsible for the Dep...

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has formally charged a 17-year-old male in connection with a series of recent robberies. The accused was charged with:• Two counts of Possession of a Prohibited Weapon• Three counts of Unlawful Possession of Ammunition• Robbery• Possession of a Firearm with Intent to Put Another in FearThis arrest follows ongoing police investigations into a string of robberies over the weekend, during which an AR-15 rifle, a STRIBOG Semi-Automati...

Harris Walters, the interdicted RVIPF Police Officer who was found guilty on two counts of indecent assault on a minor in the Magistrate’s Court back in May 2024, has been sentenced to 32 months imprisonment. Senior Magistrate Tamia N. Richards sentenced Walters around noon today, Wednesday, March 5, 2025.Walters, a resident of Virgin Gorda, was sentenced to 32 months for each count of indecent assault on a minor. The sentences, are to run concurrently, which means Walters will only s...

Firearms recovered as robberies investigations continue.

SEDI-CASE is pleased to announce the appointment of Marjorie Smith, a new Blue Economy and maritime sector leadership team Advisory Board Member expert. Marjorie Smith is a thought leader bringing a wealth of knowledge, expertise and proficiency in maritime industry transportation logistics in both the US & British Virgin Islands, and the Caribbean markets. Ms Smith will serve as an invaluable advisory board member to the recently launched regional maritime ferry network consortium of P...

Ms. Cara Christopher has been appointed Deputy Director of Human Resources (Ag.) while the substantive post-holder is on leave for a period of three (3) years.Ms. Christopher brings a wealth of experience to her new role, having served in the Department of Human Resources for the past seven (7) years as Senior Assistant Human Resources Manager and Human Resources Manager within the Organisational Development and Workforce Planning Unit. Her experience is also supplemented by previous appointment...

The Ministry of Health and Social Development has reported that there are twenty confirmed cases of Hand Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) in the Virgin Islands.Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ronald Georges has confirmed that the cases were recorded from February 12 to February 27, and that the ministry is closely monitoring this development. He explained that these figures are likely to represent underreporting as many mild cases may not be reaching medical attention.“With this in mind to ...

Financial Secretary Mr. Jeremiah Frett has said that effective March 1, an authorisation to collect cheques form must be submitted to the Treasury Department before a third party can collect cheques.Mr. Frett said individuals, companies, government entities, and statutory bodies must complete and submit the forms allowing third parties to collect cheques on their behalf.Mr. Frett stated, “We have introduced authorisation to collect cheque forms to enhance security, accountability...

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is alerting the public following a second armed robbery targeting individuals withdrawing cash from the Banco Popular ATM in recent weeks. The latest incident occurred in the early hours of February 28, around 2:00 AM, bearing striking similarities to a previous robbery at the same location on January 11.In both cases, victims withdrew cash from the ATM and were soon after accosted by armed men, who forcibly took their money before fleeing the scene....

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is investigating the discovery of a body along the shoreline at Handsome Bay Beach, near the airport, onFriday, February 28.After 7 pm on Friday night, February 28, officers responded to reports of an unresponsive individualfound near the water’s edge. Upon arrival, an investigation was immediately launched todetermine the circumstances surrounding the discovery.Following further inquiries, the deceased has been identified as Bernard George, a ...

With Hamlet’s birth, (Shakespeare) Claudius, his uncle, was pushed to second in line to the Danish throne.  And Hamlet’s father made the same mistake that Mufasa (Lion King) made.  He loved and trusted his brother.Both ended badly.The games intensify.  Power is too important a commodity to leave to chance.  Macbeth once uttered that “If chance will have me king, why, chance may crown me'.   But the Lady Macbeth had other ideas.There are usually...

Information reaching our newsroom is that the Judge has dismissed all claims in the Retirement Age Claims matter regarding former Police Officers Hendrickson Williams,  Augustus Bruce, Teddy Creque,  Calvin James, Dennis Jones, George Mason. The Officers felt that they were unduly sent on retirement.  We understand that each Officer applied for an extension, and each case was viewed on the needs of the organization (RVIPF). The performance of each Officer and the roles t...

On February 19th, following a town hall meeting held by the Virgin Islands Professional Charter Association (USVI) on February 18, Governor Albert Bryan Jr., announced a 25% tariff on the British Virgin Islands.  The town hall meeting and Governor Bryan’s stance was in response to proposed regulation changes here in the British Virgin Islands regarding that increases in chartering permit fees for foreign-based vessels and restrictions on the definition of home-based vessels.The govern...