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Jury Act an ongoing travesty of justice- R. Dancia Penn-Sallah QC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “There is an ongoing travesty of justice in this country, and it is that of the jury system. The Jury Act of 1914 is contrary to the rule of law; it is a violation of the constitution and all principles of democracy that we still have that Jury Act on our books. I speak for the profession when I make a call for a very urgent rectification of that.”
Cabinet meets; Trade Dept offers on-the-spot services on Anegada
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- The residents of the sister islands of Anegada and Jost van Dyke are finally having the dreaded “stepchild” tag removed, thanks to the unconventional initiatives of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government.
NAGICO renews Stoby sponsorship for 2020 road racing season
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Local insurance company, Nagico Insurances has renewed its sponsorship of long-distance runner, Reuben J. A. Stoby, who now has high hopes of returning to the podium in 2020.
Report ‘improper conduct by judicial officers’ to Dep Gov Office- David D. Archer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr has said persons who have legitimate complaints about improper conduct by judicial officers should make such complaints under confidential correspondence to the Deputy Governor’s Office.
Ceasar killers were looking for another man- Court hears
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In her first murder case since taking up the post of Acting Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Tiffany R. Scatliffe-Esprit revealed that murder accused, St Kitts national Andraes Norford, and three other men were searching for another individual on the ill-fated day of September 10, 2017, when Hispanic businessman Julio Pineda Ceasar was fatally shot at his residence in East End.
USVI Gov’t files lawsuit against $577M estate of Jeffery E. Epstein
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- Pedophile Jeffrey E. Epstein used a web of shell companies, charitable organisations and other corporate entities to conceal years of rape, human trafficking and other abuses of women and young females on Little St James and Great St James off the east coast of St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (USVI), the [US] Virgin Islands Department of Justice (VIDOJ) has alleged in a civil lawsuit.
Computer & phones allegedly hacked @ Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Information coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that the computer systems at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital and by extension, the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) were hacked which resulted in the hospital suffering from some system downtime and interruptions in its delivery of service to the general public.
UPDATE: Murder accused Andraes Norford had escaped HMP after Irma
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Andraes Norford, the St Kitts national charged for the murder of a man days after Hurricane Irma ravaged the Virgin Islands had escaped Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP) following the hurricane and allegedly used the opportunity to commit the heinous act.
Bambelela Programme ‘saved many lives’ – Premier Fahie
CAPPOONS BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has praised the Bambelela Homework Programme, stating it has saved many lives in the Virgin Islands.
Christians are 'culprits @ destroying & oppressing' youths - Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Outspoken and controversial social commentator in the Virgin Islands (VI), Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has lashed out at the local Christian community for what he called 'oppressive and manipulative' behaviours they continue to exhibit.
VI youths lacking conflict resolution skills – Tiffany R. Scatliffe-Esprit
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) has expressed a strong will to work with schools in an effort to drastically reduce the number of youths ending up before the courts, in prison, before social workers or even wounded or dead because of a lack of conflict resolution skills or knowledge.
Bitter End Yacht Club launches auction to support area SeaSweeps
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI- On December 23rd The Bitter End Foundation, Bitter End Yacht Club’s non-profit affiliate, successfully launched their first "Adopt a Hammock & Support the Sound Auction."
Locals still snubbed for jobs after understudying expats - SFC Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islanders are still not getting hired after understudying expats at local companies, even as legislation mandates the protection of locals employed in the Virgin Islands (VI) under that arrangement.
Gov Jaspert says RDA lacked support from Gov't; Premier Fahie says not so!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following Virgin Islands News Online’s (VINO) first and accurate story earlier today, January 14, 2020 about the resignation of CEO of the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), Mr Paul D. Bayly, Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert accused Government of not fully supporting the RDA, which drew a counter response by Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1).
Walwyn ESHS wall investigation heading to DPP Office - CoP Matthews
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Commissioner of Police (CoP) at the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Mr Michael B. Matthews says the investigation into the $1.6M Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) wall project commissioned by Myron V. Walwyn in 2016—while serving as Minister of Education under the National Democratic Party—has been completed and is now heading to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for further action.
RDA CEO Paul D. Bayly resigns
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- New Zealander and CEO of the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), Mr Paul D. Bayly has resigned, according to information just reaching our newsroom.
$5K winner in Digicel ‘Shake to Win’ had switched network days before!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Aaron Martinson, who was no stranger to Digicel, had signed up for a Digicel pre-paid account after having problems with the competitor network. Days after he was the lucky Christmas Eve winner of $5,000 in the ‘Shake to Win with Digicel’ promotion.
‘Provide more than lip service to the courts’- CJ Pereira to gov’ts
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islander and Chief Justice (CJ) of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC), Her Ladyship, The Honourable Dame Janice M. Pereira, DBE, has continued her call on governments of member states and territories to do more than just lip service to the ECSC but rather to put their money where their mouths are.
Donor ‘commits’ to rebuilding Isabella Morris Primary School
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- The hurricane damaged Isabella Morris Primary school in Carrot Bay will be rebuilt by a donor, according to Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1).
Gov't wants 100 VIslanders planting marijuana by May 2020
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Initially set with a target of 40 farmers for 40 acres of land, the now developing medical marijuana industry in the Virgin Islands (VI) will now target 100 Virgin Islanders with 50 acres of land to get them planting cannabis by May 2020.
Hunger strike @ HMP?
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI – Information reaching Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that an inmate at Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP) in Balsam Ghut, Tortola, has refused to eat food offered to him by the prison and has been making demands to see elected officials.
VI giving ‘ray of hope’ for improved judicial infrastructure in region- CJ Pereira
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Chief Justice (CJ), The Honourable Dame Janice M. Pereira, DBE, LLB has called for 2020 to be a year of action in all member states and Territories while noting that the Virgin Islands has given a ray of hope in the area of physical structures and equipment necessary for effective judicial work.
New CDB backed revolving fund created for young entrepreneurs
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Young entrepreneurs in the Virgin Islands (VI) will soon be able to access special business financing from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) through the National Bank of the Virgin Islands as part of a new revolving fund to boost local entrepreneurship.
A few facts about NHI before becoming hooked on lies
Alred C. Frett
As it was in the Beginning…:
As we enter the Year 2020, the very name suggests a clear vision of what is before us but the past years have taught us that even good things turn bad and, whether natural or man-made disasters; hurricanes, earthquakes, cancer or asthma, we are seeing crises like never before… Today’s children are now as affected as their grandparents and we truly need a policy of putting health first.
USVI records 1st homicide of 2020
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI — A man was shot to death at his own residence during the wee hours of Sunday morning, January 12, 2020 the [US] Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) has announced. The homicide was the first of 2020 in the US territory, according to VIPD Public Information Officer Toby Derima.
Incinerator will be ‘fully operational’ in 2 weeks- Premier Fahie
CAPPOONS BAY, Tortola, VI- Many persons who showed up at the Cappoons Bay Recreation Grounds on Saturday, January 11, 2020 to hear what Premier and Minister of Finance and First District Representative, Hon Andrew A. Fahie had to say about progress and plans in his constituency were no doubt eager to hear when they would be lifted from their discomfort arising from the incinerator at Pockwood Pond being down for more than a year.
Gov’t seeking to acquire 600 acres of land around TB Lettsome Airport
CAPPOONS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands is now eyeing some 600 acres of land around the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport located at Beef Island for development purposes.
‘All hands should be on deck’ behind Premier’s agenda – Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – ZBVI ‘Honestly Speaking’ radio host and social commentator, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline says that given the Premier’s unconventional approach to governance and a renewed push towards the developmental agenda of the Virgin Islands (VI), all hands should be on deck to support the ideas of Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1).
UPDATE: Taddy Bay Airport on VG reopens
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The Taddy Bay Airport on Virgin Gorda has reopened, less than a week after it was closed due to a problem with the lone fire tender.
HoA Members discuss e-Government Bills with regional body
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands, in collaboration with the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) is conducting a series of stakeholders meetings to review the e-Government suite of legislation.
Residents urged to exercise caution @ beaches
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A High Surf, Small Craft Warning and Wind Advisory has been issued for the Virgin Islands effective today, Sunday, January 12, 2020.
Newly refurbished WE basketball court vandalised!
WEST END, Tortola, VI- In a shocking disclosure, Premier and Minister of Finance and Representative for the First District, Hon Andrew A. Fahie said the recently refurbished basketball court in West End was vandalised.
Death penalty wanted for USVI men accused of murdering Florida dentist
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Prosecutors in Florida are seeking the death penalty for two male suspects from the US Virgin Islands (USVI) who have been charged with killing a Hialeah, Florida dentist.
Mag 5.9 aftershock rocks quake-stunned Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Even as Puerto Rico's residents were already reeling from a series of major temblors including one with a 6.4 magnitude that hit on Tuesday, the country was rocked with another magnitude 5.9 earthquake today, Saturday, January 11, 2020.
NY Times lists VI as #2 travel destination for 2020
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - US publication, The New York Times, has listed the [British] Virgin Islands as the No. 2 must travel tourism destination for the new year 2020 in a raving review that lists the territory as one of 52 top global destinations.
Airplane accident temporarily closes Anegada Airport
BEEF ISLAND, Tortola, VI - The Auguste George Airport at Anegada was yesterday, Friday, January 10, 2020, temporarily closed after a minor accident with an inbound aircraft at around 2:25 pm.
All the places in VI named after 'murderers & thieves’- Cromwell Smith
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Outspoken and controversial talk show host, Mr Cromwell Smith aka 'Edju En Ka', who hosts the Umoja show on ZBVI 780 AM, has made calls for several prominent places in the Virgin Islands to be renamed, given that they were originally named after ‘Pirates and thieves’.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Nardia A. Thomas-Mather
By Ron O. D'Avilar
As a busy wife and career mom, Mrs Nardia A. Thomas-Mather in true entrepreneurial spirit still finds the time to balance life, work and a small business.
Local Tiffany R. Scatliffe-Esprit appointed Acting DPP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Principal Crown Counsel in the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Mrs Tiffany R. Scatliffe-Esprit has been appointed as Acting Director of Public Prosecutions with effect from December 14, 2019.
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