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BREAKINGFile photo: Coy Levons. (FB Photo) The National Democratic Party (NDP) has been dealt another blow, with high-ranking member Coy Levons walking away from the party as doubts continue to swirl about the group’s readiness for the next general election. Levons – who serves as Director of Civil…
BREAKINGActing Commissioner of Police Richard Ullger has described gun crime as “rife” in the Virgin Islands, disclosing that officers have seized 18 illegal firearms since the start of the year. Ullger made the disclosure during an appearance on the Talking Points radio programme, where he was questioned…
BREAKINGDr Arlene Smith Thompson Businesswoman and educator Dr Arlene Smith-Thompson has officially entered the race for the next general election, declaring herself an independent At-Large candidate while arguing that party politics is no longer serving the Virgin Islands as it should. Smith-Thompson, who…
BREAKINGActing Interim Commissioner of Police Richard Ullger The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force helped international law-enforcement partners seize more than 4.8 tonnes of cocaine during a major operation involving South American countries, Acting Interim Commissioner of Police Richard Ullger has…
BREAKINGNational Democratic Party candidate Aaron Parillon has estimated that the absence of horse racing in the Virgin Islands has cost the territory more than $20 million in potential revenue. Parillon, who is contesting the Third District seat, said businesses across several sectors previously benefited…
BREAKINGPolitical commentator Cindy Rosan has sparked debate over what some residents see as misplaced priorities in the BVI, questioning why the DeCastro Street tree controversy has generated greater public outrage than news that a 14-year-old boy has been charged with murder. Police last week confirmed…
BREAKINGThe Recovery & Development Agency (RDA) has promised that DeCastro Street will have more trees and greenery after its planned upgrade, as the agency continues to face backlash over the proposed removal of the corridor’s mature trees. RDA Project Planning Manager Jeremy Hodge said approximately 17…
BREAKINGClaude Skelton Cline Commentator Claude Skelton Cline has called on the government to establish emergency food reserves and a distribution system to protect residents from global supply disruptions and natural disasters. Speaking on his Honestly Speaking radio programme, Skelton Cline urged the…
BREAKINGFahie Former Premier Andrew Fahie has asked a United States appeals court to dismiss his convictions, arguing that alleged government misconduct and false or misleading testimony deprived him of a fair trial. Fahie’s attorneys made the request in a reply brief filed with the US Court of Appeals for…
BREAKINGGovernor Daniel Pruce. (GIS Photo) Governor Daniel Pruce has announced that his tenure in the Virgin Islands has been extended by one year, allowing him to remain in office until January 2028. Pruce disclosed the extension while outlining his priorities for the coming months, including security,…