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Tearful Luis Sprauve pleads guilty in airport suitcase fiasco
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Luis Ramon Sprauve, 41, of Lower Estate pleaded guilty to charges of assisting another with retaining the benefits of criminal conduct yesterday, December 10, 2013 at the Magistrate's Court.
Sol to ring in the New Year with Athletes Awards Gala
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The BVI Athletics Association is gearing up for its 5th Athletes Awards Gala, on December 27, 2013, where its partner Sol will present the 2013 Athletes of the Year Awards in Youth, Junior and Senior divisions as well as the new Collegiate Athlete of the Year Award.
ESHS Principal's vehicle vandalised!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A smashed rear window was what greeted Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) Acting Principal Wade W. Tobin when he returned to his vehicle which was parked behind the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex building in Road Town earlier today, December 10, 2013.
UPDATE: ‘Locals’ making use of BVITA customers' card drive- Julio S. Henry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The BVI Taxi Association (BVITA) has reportedly been getting a favourable response to its recently introduced customers' cards.
Celebrity hair stylist Philip K. Bernier ready to give back to VI
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI – Celebrity hair and makeup artist Phillip Krane Bernier is on a mission to give back and has promised to share the wealth of information that he has acquired over the years as a fashion industry professional with locals who are interested.
Virgin Islands a no show at Nelson Mandela’s funeral
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While most of the World including the Heads of Governments of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and the Caribbean Community (Caricom) will be represented at the once in a life time event of the memorial service and funeral of the International freedom fighter and former South African President Nelson R. Mandela, the Virgin Islands will be absent.
New magistrate to clamp down on adjournments
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Magistrate’s Court of the Virgin Islands is now polished with the positioning of a new magistrate in the person of Magistrate Velon John who, from the onset of this working in the VI, has made it emphatically clear that “justice delayed is justice denied”, which does not make him very fond of granting adjournments.
‘I have to keep my eyes on Gov’t’ – Hon. Fraser
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Reports given by Government in the House of Assembly on the reserve fund in the past few sittings have caused Representative for the Third District Honourable Julian Fraser, RA, to have raised eyebrow as to Government’s motives and trend of reporting.
Belle Vue youth ordered to clean jail cells, vehicles @ RT Police Station
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Damion Scatliffe, 22, found himself the recipient of an unusual brand of punishment from the local courts when he was ordered, among other things, to clean the Road Town Police Station after pleading guilty to unlawful possession of cannabis.
Islanders to play Sugar Boys in Wendol Williams Cup Final
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI - On a cold, wet and windy Sunday night on the Virgin Gorda Recreation ground, both Islanders and Sugar Boys claimed a spot in next Sunday’s Wendol Williams Cup Final, which is a repeat of last years game, with contrasting wins against tough oppositions.
Mae Ruler wins 3rd leg of VI Triple Tiara
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, VI- Having already won the first two legs of the V.I. Triple Tiara Divas Classic, Stephen Got Better seemed poised for a clean sweep but it was not to be as the horse failed to finish while Mae Ruler took the unexpected victory at Clinton E. Phipps Racetrack in St Thomas, USVI on Sunday December 8, 2013.
HOA to meet on December 17, 2013
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HOA) is to meet again on Tuesday December 17, 2013 at its chambers in Road Town, the Virgin Islands’ capital city.
UPDATE: Leave it to Bern expected to be 'put down'
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Information just reaching Virgin Islands News Online indicates that rising speedster Leave it to Bern has been diagnosed as having a broken leg and is expected to be 'put down' soon.
UPDATE: Body of drowned man recovered; other missing
GEORGES NORTH SIDE, Tortola, VI - The body of one of the men who were swept out to sea yesterday, December 8, 2013 during a fishing expedition has reportedly washed ashore near Georges North Side today, December 9, 2013.
First ever Hair & Beauty Expo rocks VI
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI – Eclipse Hair Salon and Spa/Barber Shop emerged with full bragging rights by placing first in two of five categories at the first ever Style BVI Hair & Beauty Expo last evening December 8, 2013 at the Paragon Conference and Entertainment Centre in Fish Bay.
UPDATE: 20 months behind bars for Credgton Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Mr Credgton Smith, who was found guilty on charges of guns, drugs and ammunition possession, will be spending some 20 months behind bars.
Hon. Fraser criticises Hon. Walwyn’s flip-flopping on expulsion of students
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – “That’s one problem we have with leadership, making decisions, the decisions must be informed. If it’s an uninformed decision you would find yourself going back and forth,” said Representative for the Third District Honourable Julian Fraser, RA stated at a community feedback meeting held at the Valerie O. Thomas Community Centre on Friday December 5, 2013.
We are about filling a void & not about the competition – Julio S. Henry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Members of the recently elected BVI Taxi Association (BVITA) have acknowledged that they are in competition with several other taxi associations across Tortola but, according to BVITA Executive Member Mr Julio ‘Sam’ Henry they are more keen on filling existing voids that exist in the industry.
Chris Ghiorse & Gillian Howe win 2013 BVI Steelman
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Chris Ghiorse and Gillian Howe were crowned Steelman Champions for the men and women’s categories respectively on Saturday December 7, 2013 at the BVI Triathlon Federation's closing event of the season on Beef Island.
Long Trench Chorale sings to victory at Grand Clash of Carolers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Long Trench Chorale took home the big prize of one thousand dollars and a trophy at the Grand Clash of the Carolers staged last evening, December 7, 2013 at the Sir Olva Georges Plaza in Road Town.
US citizen found with cocaine placed on $20,000 bail
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Gersham Browne, 23, a US citizen who lives in West End, pleaded guilty to the charge of possession of a controlled drug when he appeared before Magistrate Velon John at the Magistrate’s Court on Friday December 6, 2013.
Thrilling semi-finals of Wendol Williams Cup expected today
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI- The semi-final games in the Wendol Williams Cup are expected to be keenly contested affairs at the Virgin Gorda Recreation Ground today, December 8, 2013 with the big names in Virgin Islands’ football in action.
AIDA, Costa Cruises Reinstate Calls to the BVI for the 2014 - 2015 Cruise Season
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) confirms that AIDA Cruises and Costa Cruise Line have both reinstated port calls to the BVI for the 2014/15 cruise season.
Mabida Mandela does not need our tears
By Alred C. Frett
As slavery leaves the West, apartheid takes slavery to Africa:
Rolihlahla Dalibhunga Mandela was not born into Apartheid… On July 18, 1918 Rolihlahla Dalibhunga Mandela was born with the traditional clan name of Madiba - later christened as a Methodist and given the English name Nelson by a schoolteacher… On December 5, 2013 his spirit, body and soul lost their inter-connectivity and he departed this life as we know it.
Female hit by vehicle in Baughers Bay
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- A young female allegedly suffered head injuries after she was hit by a vehicle in Baughers Bay last evening, December 6, 2013.
Mavericks beat the Spurs for ESHS bragging rights!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Mavericks from the 5th Form of Elmore Stoutt High School beat their 4th Form counterparts, the Spurs, 41-31 in the Final of the mini Tournament put on by the participants of this year's CXC Physical Education and Sports Exam in the Multi Purpose Sports Complex on Friday December 6, 2013.
Xmas on Main Street awakens spirit of festive season in true VI style
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – If for some reason or the other one had not started to get the feeling of the Christmas spirit, being out at the official opening ceremony for Christmas on Main Street last evening December 6, 2013 would have changed all of that.
International Motors buys Tola Mitsubishi
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- International Motors Ltd (IML) completed the purchase of Tola Mitsubishi in Fish Bay today, December 9, 2013.
2nd fundraiser for cancer survivor set for Dec. 14
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – WestSide Konnekshun (WSk) has proven true to its promise in announcing a second fundraiser for 14-year-old cancer survivor, Shaheem Richards to aid in the payment of his outstanding medical bills.
Kassandra, Kamyce, Sasha & Calden among Top 7@7 finalists
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- There were two main things patrons of the Follow the Movement (FTM) Top 7@7 ‘Who is Next?’ elimination round at the Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall last evening, December 6, 2013 were waiting for- to know who were the 7 finalists and the performance of US R&B star Melanie Fiona. Both seemed very pleasing to their ears.
UPDATE: Premier Smith & Hon. Fraser pay tribute to Nelson Mandela
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier of the Virgin Islands Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith has extended condolences to the people of South Africa and the rest of the world on the death of former President Nelson Mandela.
Tropical Shoot Out is on!- 4 NCAA teams to participate
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Basketball Events Management (BVI) Ltd have taken over the organizing of the BVI Tropical Shoot Out NCAA Division One Tournament and confirmed that the event will take place as scheduled in the Multi Purpose Sports Complex on December 20-21, 2013.
US R&B star Melanie Fiona keen on inspiring young VI artistes
BEEF ISLAND, VI – US R&B star Melanie Fiona, the feature artiste to hit the stage of the Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall tonight December 6, 2013, told Virgin Islands News Online in an exclusive interview on her arrival in the territory that she is more keen on being an inspiration to the young artistes in the Top 7@7 ‘Who is next?’ competition.
Shake up at BVICCHA! Jamal S. Smith & Doris Smith-Scatliffe resign
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In a bold move that has sent shock waves throughout the Virgin Islands business community, Chairman of the British Virgin Islands Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association (BVICCHA) Attorney Jamal S. Smith and the group’s Executive Director Mrs Doris Smith-Scatliffe have both resigned from their posts in the organisation.
Bush & grass the only growth seen in 3rd District under NDP - Hon. Fraser
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – “My People, the next leader of this territory must be able to take data and effectively execute what is a limited analysis with relative certainty, assess advice, and make informed decisions.” Those were words uttered with much emphasis by Third District Representative, Honourable Julian Fraser, RA.
Verne Wheatley hands over baton as President of BVI Swim Federation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- National Swim Coach and co-founder of the Makos Swim Club Mr Elsworth Phillip has been elected President of the BVI Swim Federation (BVISF).
More than 100 young martial artists being graded
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- The little ones kicked, blocked, punched, rolled and returned to their fight stance as the large crowd of supportive parents cheered on at the grading exercise of the Purple Dragon martial arts school yesterday, December 4, 2013 at the Save the Seed Energy Centre in Duffs Bottom.
‘We want them removed now’-Crafts Alive vendors
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Vendors at the Crafts Alive Village had a feisty meeting with the Minister for Communications and Works and Fourth District Representative Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool on November 3, 2013 at the grounds of the Crafts Alive Village in Road Town, the Virgin Islands’ capital city.
Lawyers accuse Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards of being disrespectful
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Several attorneys in the Magistrates Court yesterday afternoon December 4, 2013 staged a walk-out protest against actions they described as ‘frustrating and disrespectful’ allegedly on the part of Senior Magistrate Ms Tamia Richards.
Virgin Islands Customer service; and a very poor retail banking model
By Dickson Igwe
Eternal bank queues, and a small number of customer unfriendly bank tellers and staff are a metaphor for a poor Virgin Islands customer service model. The need for good customer service is a bread and butter matter for the Virgin Islands. The British Virgin Islands is a non manufacturing, importing country that is totally customer service dependent. Poor customer service is not an option. Poor customer service is a totally unnecessary deadweight, dragging down commerce and industry.
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