UPDATE: Labour PS to Scrub Island employees - make formal complaint
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour Mr Ronald F. Smith-Berkeley is appealing to the Scrub Island Resort workers who came forward to Virgin Islands News Online with allegations of mistreatment to make a formal report to his Ministry.
UPDATE: Public servants urged to stay united!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Members of the Virgin Islands Civil Service Association (VICSA) were afforded the opportunity yesterday May 23, 2013 to listen, learn and voice their concerns on a number of topical issues affecting the sector and the economy of the Virgin Islands as a whole.
UPDATE: Boat captain gets 7½ years in ganja bust
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Jamaican national, Ralph James, was sentenced today May 24, 2013 to serve 7½ years for offences in relation to a drug bust executed by police near Anegada last year.
UPDATE: Govt sent back to drawing table with Smuggler's Cove plan
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI - Government has been sent back to the drawing table after presenting its proposed drawings for the development of Smuggler's Cove in Tortola.
VI had highest rate of runaway slaves in British Caribbean – Dr Angel Smith
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands (VI) possessed the highest rate of runaways in the entire British Caribbean during slavery, according to Dr Angel Smith.
HLSCC President lauds VI Studies Programme at college
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – The President of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), Dr Karl Dawson, has lauded the Virgin Islands Studies Programme following a lecture done at the institution last evening, May 23, 2013.
Athletic season heads down the home straight!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Three meets, beginning with the BVI Youth Championships today May 24, 2013 and including the BVI Invitational Twilight Meet next week, will lead to the close of the 2013 domestic track and field season.
Another speed bump? This time close to a roundabout!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Motorists on the main island of Tortola will have to endure yet another speed bump erected by the Public Works Department. This time it is located close to the Dolphin Discovery entrance, adjacent to Prospect Reef.
Joyce Samuel Primary wins 2013 Spanish Bowl!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “My Spanish teachers really worked hard with the students, we had parents who were dedicated and spent quality time with them and that’s the secret behind the win tonight, ” said Principal of the Joyce Samuel Primary School, Ms Deborah James.
UPDATE: 16-year-old in alleged gun find remanded to prison
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The 16-year old male allegedly discovered by police with a gun on May 8, 2013 appeared before the Magistrate's Court today, May 23, 2013 to answer to the charges of unlawful possession of ammunition and carrying an unlicensed firearm.
Politics and the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport
By Dickson Igwe
In an earlier story, this Observer and Journalist determined a number of voter demographics in the Virgin Islands. These were based upon heritage, birth, and residency. He, however, failed to include three crucial voter groups. The young voter, probably those aged between 18 years and 35 years, the middle aged, those from 35 to 55, and the older voter, those over 55.
Mechanic allegedly trespassed property for sex
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Sydney Varlack-Malone, 57, of Fat Hogs Bay allegedly told officers he had no intention of stealing when he allegedly trespassed on someone’s property in the vicinity of Slaney Hill, but rather was only interested in sex at the time.
Vincentian accused of stealing wallet containing $800
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A resident of Parham Town made a trip to a local supermarket to purchase items recently and allegedly ended up gifting his entire money clip away, reportedly losing $800 in the process.
Carr breaks down Pipe's old ½ Marathon record
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- James Carr was engaged in a spirited battled with Jacques Roux after they broke from the field before he went on to demolish Maxford Pipe’s course record established during last year’s inaugural event to win the 2nd Dive BVI Virgin Gorda Half Marathon on Saturday May 18, 2013.
Update: Local O’Neal-Morton Out! Jamaican Potter in! as PS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Just as was first and accurately reported by this news site on 27, February 2013 it is now official. Indigenous Virgin Islander Mrs. Carolyn O’Neal-Morton, has been forced to retire from the civil service from her post as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Culture.
UPDATE: Matthew Hart found guilty in Festival Grounds stabbing case
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - (Post Time: 4:10 P.M.) Jurors in the High Court moments ago, May 22, 2013, found Matthew Hart guilty of inflicting grievous bodily harm on a man on July 27, 2012 while at the Festival Grounds in Tortola.
UPDATE: Under pressure Governor & Ag. CoP appoint PC Sharpe!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After pressure from many in the community over Police Constable Olfred Sharpe being on probation for nearly 7 years and him turning to the courts for justice against the United Kingdom appointed Governor William B. McCleary and Acting Police Commissioner David Morris, Officer Sharpe has been appointed, according to information reaching this news site.
Havers Estate youth confesses to dime bag possession
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Malik Aaron of Havers estate confessed to storing nearly one pound of cannabis in his bedroom and bathroom before officers executed a search warrant at his home and discovered the drug in April, 2013.
UPDATE: AG stands firmly by Governor’s position on drug ring accused
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - “ I am certainly not convinced that Justice [Albert] Redhead ever conducted an exhausted examination of the evidence,” was part of a statement made in the High Court yesterday May, 21, 2013 by Attorney General Dr Christopher Malcolm that totally changed the atmosphere among those in the court room at the time.
CPL Announces Player Draft Details, Names Remaining International Players and Debuts TV Ads
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Details of the upcoming Caribbean Premier League player draft, the names of the remaining international players and the West Indies elite players and the CPL television ads was just some of the information revealed in a press conference held in Barbados by CPL officials that was streamed live around the world on the tournament website, and attended by the West Indies Cricket team who are in a camp ahead of the Champions Trophy League.
BVI/USVI Pathfinder Congressoree 2013 begins today, May 24 on Tortola
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The North Caribbean Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be celebrating their 37th USVI/BVI Pathfinder Congressoree here on Tortola from May 24 – 26, 2013.
CRIME in the VI!
By Donald E. de Castro- “too old to be intimidated”
Theft is the taking of another person’s property without their permission or consent with intent to deprive them of it. The word is also used as an informal shorthand term for some crimes such as burglary, embezzlement, larceny, looting, robbery, shoplifting, and fraud. These are all crimes and when one encourages and assists another in committing these acts that is also a crime. As the saying goes, “the harbourer is just as bad as the thief”.
VI will soon be pushed under the proverbial bus – Hon. Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – It is the firm belief of Third District Representative Hon. Julian Fraser, RA that the whole issue of tax havens has only come about because of the global economic downturn and the industrialized world now looking for a ‘scapegoat’.
Clinton Sparks in VI; charts new course for debut album
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As far as personalities go, Clinton Sparks is somewhat atypical of the music industry. His roles as a DJ, producer, songwriter and performer just touch the surface of what he represents, however.
Crown drops charge against DR man accused of 'fighting'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI –Rueben Reyes of the Dominican Republic had one of two charges against him dropped when he appeared before the Magistrate’s Court last week.
BVI downed 4-2 by USVI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The BVI U-15 National football team were unable to hold on to a 2-0 early advantage and were finally beaten 4-2 by the USVI in a friendly match on Saturday May 17, 2013 on the A. O. Shirley Ground.
UPDATE: Power restored to Tortola following island-wide outage
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A broken pipe at the BVI Electricity Corporation’s Pockwood Pond plant is reportedly the cause of island-wide disruptions to power on May 21, 2013 across the Virgin Islands.
UPDATE: Fmr prison officer Morton has case to answer - Magistrate
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards has ruled that former Prison Officer, Steve Morton does indeed have a case to answer before the court and has thrown out a no case submission made by the defence.
UPDATE: Businesses not buying Premier’s denial economy is failing
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In what could be considered a case of ‘who feels it knows it’, the majority of businesses in the Virgin Islands are not in support of Premier Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith’s recent statement in the House of Assembly that the economy was not failing.
$99k for dinner as ESHS students without supplies - Parent
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – One resident has questioned the reasoning behind the spending of $99,000 on a recent teachers’ gala dinner while parents are allegedly being asked to assist teachers with school supplies.
It's abuse to charge seniors & children for medication– E. Maduro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Host of the BVI Forum TV show on CBN Television, Edmund Maduro, said he believed senior citizens and children were being abused at Peebles Hospital when they were allegedly being charged for free medication.
Local & overseas charities to benefit from Jamaican Assoc. in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Jamaicans, who form a core part of the Virgin Islands community, have endeavoured to serve as civil citizens by doing their best to assist with charities here and in other countries, including their native country.
Cedar looking for clean sweep of BDO Primary League!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With just a few games to go, Cedar School are top of the standings in each age group of the BDO Primary School League and have secured the U-7 Championship ahead of the Seventh Day Adventist School.
VISAR filling gap where Gov’t. is failing – R. T. O'Neal
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Leader of the Opposition and Ninth District Representative Hon. Ralph T. O’Neal, OBE said Virgin Islands Search and Rescue (VISAR) is owed a debt of gratitude for its voluntary work, which fills a vital gap where Government is failing.
Local horse owners fired up for June 2 races
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Horse owners have expressed excitement in anticipation of the upcoming races set for June 2, 2013 at Ellis Thomas Downs in Sea Cows Bay.
No surprises in Summer League openers!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The 2013 BVI Basketball Federation’s Summer League tipped off on Saturday May 18, 2013 in the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex with business as usual for the expectant fans and teams alike.
Commentators lash RVIPF fee increases
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commentators have denounced intended fee increases recently announced by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) for services they provide, calling the increases untimely and burdensome.
Alden McLaughlin is next CI premier
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With the PPM taking four seats in both George Town and Bodden Town, and Moses Kirkconnell being returned in the Sister Islands, the PPM will be able to form the next government with Alden McLaughlin at the helm.
Blocking Health Care from the Young & Elderly
By Alred C. Frett
Blocking Health Care from the Young and Old, Poor and Needy:
It is a given from time immemorial that during our productive years we would not only care for ourselves but contribute to the welfare of the young and elderly, so it follows that in a month which is not only that of Mother’s Day but the month for Seniors and the Mentally Challenged, to select this as the month in which to abandon infants and seniors, smacks of insanity.
Waters takes to the water for Charity
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In what is believed to be the first recorded attempt of its kind, Mr Andrew Waters will be sailing an IC-24 sailing boat single-handedly around the entire [British] Virgin Islands over this weekend May 18-19, 2013.
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