Govt signs $30.7M contract for Pier Project
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Within a matter of a few weeks the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) will be breaking ground as the first phase of the controversial Cruise Pier Development Project is set to get started with the hope that come January 2015, the facility will welcome its first set of visitors.
'F**k is not yet a breakfast term!' - Prosecutor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Prosecutor Herbert Potter argued passionately yesterday, April 22, 2014 that the word “F**k is not yet a breakfast term!” adding that the offence of indecent language remained on the law books for a reason.
Grenada Topple Vincy; Cavaliers Demolish Jamrock
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI - Grenada defeated defending champions St. Vincent & the Grenadines by four wickets in week 4 of the Super Six stage of the 2014 Digicel Twenty/20 Cricket Tournament on Sunday, April 20, 2014 while the Cavaliers thrashed Jamrock.
Woman in serious condition after Joe’s Hill accident
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – One woman is now in serious condition following an accident earlier today, April 22, 2014 in the vicinity of Joe’s Hill.
UPDATE: VC unfit to testify in sword matter - Psychiatrist
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Magistrate Dr Velon L. John is now set to rule on whether a trial will go ahead against accused men, Mustafa Claxton, 28, and Charles Plaza, 43, after a psychiatrist testified on the competence of the Virtual Complainant (VC) today, April 22, 2014.
UPDATE: 11 yr old is youngest & best Female Angler
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI – As the organizers of the annual sport fishing tournament in Virgin Gorda plug efforts into the involvement of youths in the fishing industry, they continue to honour the efforts of those who do participate.
Julian Willock vindicated again; Gov’t drops appeal!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In a move that has surprised many knowing the political nature of the matter notwithstanding the legal class had long expected it, the Attorney General’s Chambers has discontinued its Appeal against the former Esteemed Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Communications and Works Julian Willock.
Vibrant troupes add splash to VG Easter Fest parade
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI – Led by this year’s Festival Honoree, Ms Grace Vanterpool, a kaleidoscope of colourful troupes wound their way along the streets of Spanish Town for the annual Virgin Gorda (VG) Easter Monday Festival Parade yesterday, April 21, 2014.
Celebrity chefs cook up traditional Trippa for charity brunch in Wilmington, DE
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Chefs Davide Pugliese of Wali Nikiti House on Scrub Island, British Virgin Islands and Cathy Whims of Nostrana in Portland, Oregon have teamed up for the first time to present Trippa alla Fiorentina at the annual, fund raising Celebrity Chefs’ Brunch in Wilmington, DE on Sunday, April 27.
Scores come out for annual kite-flying jamboree
WICKHAMS CAY, Tortola, VI – Scores of people came out to take part in the annual kite flying jamboree in Wickhams Cay hosted by the Association of Guyanese Living in the Virgin Islands (VI) yesterday April 21, 2014.
National Records highlight VI’s Carifta Games
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Two individual bronze medals and an U18 Girls 4 x 100m Relay bronze medal brought the VI’s medal haul to four as the 43rd Carifta Games closed in Martinique on Monday April 21, 2014
VG Rise & Shine tramp’s new route achieves objective
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – When the Virgin Gorda Easter Festival Committee decided to change the customary route of the annual Rise & Shine tramp to start from the Virgin Gorda branch of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, they were answering a popular call.
Mighty Ley-Ley snatches Sistah Joyce’s crown!
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - Calypso 2013 champion Joycelyn 'Sistah Joyce' Searles lost her calypso crown as she was comfortably defeated by two of her challengers: Mighty Ley-Ley and King Paido.
Cavaliers crush Jamaica in Digicel T20 tourney
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI – A blazing century delivered by Cavaliers’ number three batsman, Kwesi Sinclair, ensured victory over team Jamaica in the latest round of the Digicel T20 Cricket tournament at the Greenland recreation ground yesterday, April 20, 2014.
BVI Rockers miss out on semi finals by seconds!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As the Saint Martin Football Association U13 Boys Tournament concluded on Sunday April 20, 2014 at the Stade Alberic A. Richards, Saint Martin, the BVI Rockers went undefeated in their two remaining group matches, suffering the heartbreak of conceding a late, late equalizer against the Risk Takers from St Maarten in the last game to miss out on a semi final berth.
Fun, fete & Bacchanal a sure thing!
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – The large population of Grenadians living among the Virgin Gorda (VG) community, topped up by a significant number of Antiguans, together with the rich blend of ‘born here’ Virgin Islanders and others from various parts of the world provided the perfect opportunity for a real fete at the first international night at the Grace Vanterpool Festiville on Virgin Gorda on April 19, 2014.
2014 VG Festiville has grand opening ceremony!
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - When Ms Grace Vanterpool cut the ribbon to signal the official opening of the Festiville that is named in her honour, she was not going to let the opportunity pass to get on the dance floor and her partner to do so was Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Myron V. Walwyn.
Huggins picks up VI’s 1st Carifta 2014 Medal!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – VI Sprinter Nelda Huggins grabbed the Bronze Medal in the U18 100m at the 43rd Carifta Games in Fort de France, Martinique with a new Personal Best time of 11.64 seconds to finish behind Jamaican Simone Shaw and Janae Ambrose.
VG Fungi Fest & Food Fair well attended despite rain
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI – Not even intermittent rain could stop the scores of residents from Virgin Gorda and its sister islands who turned out yesterday April 19, 2014 to enjoy the activities of the Fungi Fest and Food Fair held in the Spanish Town Market Square in Virgin Gorda.
UPDATE: Skelton says NHI needs startup of $15M to $25M
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Ronnie W. Skelton said that the National Health Insurance (NHI) system will need a start up financing from Government of between $15 million and $25 million.
Chic Trends on maiden trip off Tortola
EAST END/LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI – With the wide spans of families making up the Virgin Islands, all are geared up to converge on one of the 60 islands comprising the VI, Virgin Gorda aka ‘Paradise’ for the 2014 celebrations of Easter Festival.
Serious crimes ahead for VI - Maduro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Despite the perceived successes of initiatives such as the most recent job and career fair held in the East End/Long Look community, commentator Edmund G. Maduro remains unconvinced that the current system in place is doing enough to lessen unemployment among the Territory’s youths.
‘I believed & Invested in me & I made it’ – NJAR
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Today Glendon D. Lamothe aka NJAR has seen phase one of his big bag of dreams come through. He has successfully released his first mixed tape of music all of which he took time out to write. But the journey for him was not an easy one.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Tecora L. Morgan
By Ron M. Henry
Undoubtedly no stranger to the limelight, our Young Professional of the Week remains on a high after being successful in capturing the crown of one of the most prestigious contests in the Virgin Islands – the Miss Virgin Gorda Pageant.
Losses for Malone, Potter & Lady Royals
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – VIslanders Darier Malone, Jelissa Potter and their Lady Royals softball team returned to Daly Field on Thursday, April 17, 2014 for a Sun Conference double header against Ave Maria University.
Ralph T. O’Neal cancels VIP Congress meeting; no elections on April 23!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In a move that shocked party faithfuls Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal OBE in a letter dated today April 17, 2014 to the Secretary of the Party Mrs. Wandermae Malone has cancelled the National Congress to hold elections for the Executive Committee.
SCB landlord pleads guilty to sewage flow nuisance
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Magistrate Dr Velon L. John roundly chastised property owner Corentz Richardson for continuing to break the law when he appeared before the Magistrate’s Court today, April 17, 2014.
‘Many don’t know they are diabetic’ - Sergio L. Ochaeta
EAST END, Tortola, VI – The combination of practicing healthy eating habits and a solid spiritual life is said to be the major factor lacking of most persons who turned up to benefit from a medical outreach programme being conducted across Tortola.
UPDATE: Vanterpool denounces PAC ports project report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Communications and Works Hon Mark H. Vanterpool today April 17, 2014 denounced the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Interim Report on the Ports Project as being devoid of facts to substantiate claims made therein.
‘Insurance companies raping VI’ - Henry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commentator Julio Sam Henry is of the view that the National Health Insurance (NHI) which was recently approved in the House of Assembly could not be any worse than current insurance providers in place in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Slips in testimony raised in Police assault trial
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The defence took the opportunity to point out several inconsistencies in the testimony given by an eyewitness as the trial of two police officers accused of assault continued before the Magistrate’s Court yesterday, April 16, 2014.
DJ calls for all-inclusiveness for VG Easter Festival hiring
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI – Perry A. Lennard aka DJ Heavy Beatez says that he is not pleased with the process by which bands and Deejays are selected to benefit from contracts to provide musical entertainment services during the Easter Festival in Virgin Gorda.
CIL promoting local talent/artistes
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Caribbean Insurers Limited (CIL) has turned its attention to supporting and promoting local talent especially in the music industry in the Virgin Islands (VI) as a part of its corporate commitment.
U13 Footballers off to St Maarten
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Another important step in the BVI Football Association’s development of Youth Football takes place over the Easter weekend with two U13 Boys teams taking part in an Invitational Tournament in St. Maarten.
Moleto A. Smith Jr. (D) Announces Gubernatorial Running Mate
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI – Mr Moleto A. Smith Jr., candidate for Governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands in the upcoming election as a Democrat has announced that he has selected his Lieutenant Governor candidate - Mr. Hubert Lorenzo Frederick.
Fraser to question Premier during tomorrow’s HoA sitting
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Representative for the Third District Hon Julian Fraser RA will tomorrow April 17, 2014 pose a number of questions to Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon D. Orlando Smith in the House of Assembly during the Sixth Sitting of the Third Session of the Second House of Assembly.
Pierre gets 7 years for Anegada drug bust
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Vincentian Glenroy Pierre, 34, was handed a total of seven years' imprisonment on drug related charges when he appeared before the Magistrate's Court at John's Hole today, April 16, 2014.
BVIHSA employees feel tricked
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “First the Minister lied to us, the CEO had to cover his lies and she also further lied to us, the Director come with his sugar coat to VINO and try to polish things but he didn’t tell yall all the truth so he lied too,” said one of several obviously perturbed employees of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA).
VG 18th Fisherman’s Jamboree set to go
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI – With all being set to celebrate the sport fishing industry in the Virgin Islands (VI), the Wahoo Madness, the 18th Fisherman’s Jamboree is ready to go in Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda and among the regular cautions that the committee is insisting on is that fishermen stay within the boundaries of the VI's waters.
KING or KONG!
By Dickson Igwe
The most crucial decision facing the GRAND OLE PARTY in decades will be made on April 23, 2014. The critical task it presently faces is choosing the right leader to take it into an election war at the end of 2015. A call to cancel the April 23 convention by the old king is clearly an attempt to stall the process. It smacks of desperation. This story was written before that announcement.
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