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...

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 ...

“Shakespeare summed it up best in the tragedy of Julius Caesar: "Yond Cassius has a lean and hungry look; He thinks too much, such men are dangerous."  The Premier has a difficult job that borders on the impossible.  He cannot please all of the people, all of the times. He cannot even please all of the people, some of the times because, as we grow the Territory, the voices become disparate, loud and demanding. And we want different things. ...

Cabinet, in accordance with section 37 (4) of the Immigration and Passport Act (Revised Edition 2013) has approved the exemption of Guyanese nationals from the list of countries requiring a visa to enter the Territory.Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley, during a Press Conference on 30th September said, “This step strengthens the bond between our countries and the region, facilitating greater ease in travel, trade, tourism and investment. It underscores our ...

Nearly 50 Law Enforcement Officers have completed a certified Emergency Care and Treatment in Disasters Course.The one-week World Health Organization (WHO) and Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) training was facilitated through the Virgin Islands Public Service Learning Institute (VIPSLI).Participants were drawn from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Virgin Islands Fire & Rescue Service, His Majesty’s Customs, BVI Airports Authority and Immigration Department.The offi...

In a landmark decision by the High Court of England & Wales, the case involving the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) against several banks, including Barclays Bank Plc, over alleged suppression of the USD LIBOR rate, has sent ripples across the globe. Notably, this ruling could have far-reaching implications for the British Virgin Islands (BVI), a renowned international financial hub. The following is a breakdown of the potential impacts on the BVI, in terms most everyone can und...

Officers of the Criminal Investigations Department have charged two males for two recent burglaries at Family Support Network and Blossoms Florist.Howard Hughes, 53, of no fixed place of abode, was charged with Burglary of the Family Support Network. He appeared before the Magistrate’s court and was remanded to His Majesty’s Prison.Similarly, Glenville Callwood, 28, of Baugher’s Bay, son of Police Officer Callwood ‘aka’ as Super Cop, was charged with Burglary o...

The cars, parked on both sides of the King’s Road and in all available vacant lots in the vicinity, made their own prior announcement.A sitting Premier and a former Premier were in attendance.  So were the 3rd and 8th District Representatives and the Junior Minister for Tourism.Dr Pickering and Ms Parsons, former Deputy Premiers, were also there.The church was filled to capacity and the significant overflow into the large space of the Sea Cows Bay Methodist Church yard made movement i...

The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), on behalf of the Government of the Virgin Islands, signed a contract for the construction of the new Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre (EHRLC) at the contract signing and groundbreaking ceremony held earlier this morning.The contract in the amount of three million, nine hundred and fifty-nine thousand, six hundred and ninety dollars and fifteen cents (USD 3,959,690.15) was awarded to Autland Heavy Equipment Co. Ltd.“The recovery ...