Gambling In The British Virgin Islands
Until very recently, all forms of gambling in the British Virgin Islands were prohibited. However, following the introduction of new legislation in the country, gambling has become legalized and regulated,…
St. John Man Gets 2 Years In Prison For Transporting Illegal Residents Via Ferry
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. John man was given two years in federal prison for transporting an illegal resident via ferry to St. Thomas, authorities said. Courtney Matthias was sentenced…
Magnitude 3.9 Earthquake Strikes Near Tortola In British Virgin Islands: USGS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola — A magnitude 3.9 earthquake was reported at 2:50 p.m. Tuesday, 31 miles north-northeast of the British Virgin Islands, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The BVI…
5 Of The Top 10 Fastest Growing Countries In 2021 Will Be In The Caribbean
GEORGETOWN — Five of the Top 10 fastest growing countries in 2021 will be in the Caribbean, according to The Economist’s analytical guide "The World in 2021." Macau is set to…
Gambling Laws Across The British Virgin Islands
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is a British overseas territory in the Caribbean, located to the east of Puerto Rico. It is one of the most visited Caribbean destinations for…
Dominican Cocaine Dealer From New York Takes Ferry From BVI To St. John 5 Months After Being Deported
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A Dominican Republic national got two years in prison after he was deported from New York in 2019 for selling cocaine and returned to the United States…
95-Year-Old ‘Urban Gardener’ Beautifies Housing Community On St. Thomas For 20 Years
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — "Where there's a will, there's a way," Certainly 95-year-old Lucinda Millin Home resident Hermon Christopher is familiar with that philosophy in life. After all, Christopher has been…
‘Minor’ Earthquake Shakes Tortola and Sandy Ground Village In Anguilla Sunday
ROAD TOWN, Tortola — A minor earthquake occurred Sunday afternoon northeast of the British Virgin Islands. No injuries were reported. The 3.6 magnitude struck about 63 miles northeast of Tortola…
Tropical Wave Expected To Bring ‘Heavy Rains, Flash Flooding’ To The USVI And Puerto Rico: NHC
MIAMI — As Eta makes its way past Tampa Bay and Theta moves away from the United States, forecasters are keeping an eye on a tropical wave as the record-breaking Atlantic hurricane…
Largest Drug Bust In BVI History Finds $250 Million Worth of Cocaine On A Royal Policeman’s Property
ROAD TOWN, Tortola — A record 2.35 tonnes haul of cocaine worth more than $250 million has been discovered in the British Virgin Islands after a covert operation that led…