Vincy repel Vikings!
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI - Vincy C.C. recorded their second thumping victory over the Vikings by 4 wickets and with seven overs to spare on Sunday June 16, 2013 as the second round of the Digicel Twenty/20 Cricket Championship continued at Greenland's playing field.
EXCLUSIVE: I have been fortunate – Eileene L. Parsons
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A recent announcement disclosed that Mrs Eileene L. Parsons was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to education and the community in the Virgin Islands.
Fundraiser for cancer survivor a success – Hodge
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A recently held fundraiser in aid of cancer survivor, Shaheem Richards has been declared a resounding success by Public Relations Officer of the West Side Konnekshun non-profit group, Deshawn Hodge.
UPDATE: Murder victim's mother weeps uncontrollably in court
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The maternal emotions of a mother was ripe in the High Court this morning June 18, 2013 when Ms Mary Stoddard took to the witness stand on day two of the trial for the murder of her daughter, Kwanna Todd-Rhymer. Charged for the crime is Alcedo Tyson.
Sukhu dominates Ceres Juices 10K series opener
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With James Carr surprisingly a no show, Ravindra Sukhu proved to be too strong for the field of competitors in the first race of the Ceres Juices 10K series on Saturday June 15, 2013.
UPDATE: Sandy Lane report surprises defendant
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards read a drug treatment report from the Sandy Lane Centre that surprised drug accused, Jahsheed Scatliffe when he appeared before the Magistrate’s Court recently .
Controversial Gov. McCleary begs to stay another year!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The controversial United Kingdom appointed Governor, William B. McCleary, has requested and was granted another year’s stay in the Virgin Islands.
New album for Showtime at month end
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Even with six consecutive Road March Crowns in the bag, the Virgin Islands’ very own soca royalty, Showtime, has shown no signs of slowing down and have simply been amping up the pace ahead of this year’s Emancipation Festival.
Erosion damages drainage at Methodist Manse Road
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – It took years for the Methodist Manse Road/Paul Wattley Drive on Tortola, Virgin Islands to get started in the first place. Once started, there were trailer loads of challenges but was finally completed at least to the stage where commuting was smooth.
Defending champs record resounding win over Lucas Utd.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Cavaliers thoroughly outplayed Lucas United on Sunday June 16, 2013 to record a thumping 106 run win as round 2 of the Digicel 20/20 Cricket Championship got underway.
Teacher & Graphic Artist charged for alleged gun possession
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Two men, a high school teacher and a graphic artist, are currently before the Magistrate’s Court facing charges of possession of an illegal weapon and explosives following an alleged police chase recently. The weapon has been identified as a Glock .45 calibre semi-automatic handgun, with nine rounds of ammunition.
UPDATE: ‘Al’ Henley still not on the job at Ports Authority
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Word reaching Virgin Islands News Online from its many sources within the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government is that the designee Deputy Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority, Alfred 'Al' Henley, is still not on the job.
UPDATE: September trial for man who allegedly assaulted Police
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The trial of 19-year-old Marlon Senhouse, the man accused of assaulting a Police Officer, has been postponed to September following an adjournment in the Magistrate’s Court today June 17, 2013.
Hon. Walwyn is a ‘rookie to politics’-Hon. Ralph T. O'Neal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In the words of Leader of the Virgin Island Party and Representative of the Ninth District Honourable Ralph T O'Neal, OBE, the Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Myron V. Walwyn is a “rookie”.
Jamaica issues deadline to CAL on use of Air Jamaica brand
Caribbean 360
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica has given the new board of the Trinidad-based Caribbean Airlines (CAL) a month to indicate how it intends to use the Air Jamaica brand in the future.
Rowley responds to consipracy allegation to remove T&T government
Caribbean 360
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad – Opposition Leader Dr. Keith Rowley says Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar and members of her coalition People’s Partnership government were engaged in “self defence” as the controversy over the “emailgate” scandal continues here unabated.
India grapples with 'Himalayan tsunami' that has left 150 dead
(CNN) -- Rescue workers in northern India are scrambling to save tens of thousands of people left stranded by devastating floods that have killed as many as 150 people in the region.
Fashion icons Dolce, Gabbana convicted in Italy of tax crime
(CNN) -- Fashion luminaries Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana were sentenced to prison in Italy Wednesday for failing to pay 40.4 million euros in taxes to the Italian government, their lawyer and a prosecutor said.
Official: US, Afghan Taliban talks to be held 'in next few days'
Kabul, Afghanistan (CNN) -- Peace talks between the U.S. and the Taliban over the war in Afghanistan will likely be held "in the next few days," a senior U.S. administration official told CNN on Wednesday.
Milton McLean - a stalwart in the VI Community
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Milton McLean has no equals in his chosen charity, as he has an obsession with the youth and a passion for sports. His energies are unmatched by all others. He is the person that drives the activities involving sports at all ages among the youth from Baseball to Softball, and including Basketball from Sea Cows Bay to West End, Cane Garden Bay and Road Town.
Woman allegedly slammed against water machine – Court hears
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Crown revealed that Sonnel Hanley, 31, allegedly slammed his victim against a water machine during an incident that occurred earlier in the year according to details read at the Magistrate’s Court on June 14, 2013.
Hon. Myron V. Walwyn hints at Independence
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – It would not take a rocket scientist to see that the members of the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government and that the Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith do not see eye to eye on the issue of the Virgin Islands advancing the status of becoming an independent country.
Callwood, Jones & Lewis named as Golden Boot winners!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI-The BDO Primary School Football League closed out on Saturday June 15, 2013 with a series of games on Anegada and at the A.O. Shirley Ground, but with the championships decided the real action was for the golden boot awards.
UPDATE: Bregado Flax’s Shea Alexander tops Territory @ NSLE
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - Shea O.S. Alexander of the Bregado Flax Educational Centre has emerged the top student for the 2013 National School Leaving Examination.
UPDATE: DR man fined for destroying ex-girlfriend’s cellphone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Rueben Reyes, 26, of the Dominican Republic was fined for destroying his ex-girlfriend’s mobile phone after the two allegedly had an argument at a night club earlier this year, 2013.
CPL announces team names & Logos!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - After weeks of speculation and hundreds of suggestions via social media, the much-anticipated Caribbean Premier League franchise team names have been announced and their logos revealed.
UMi's Summer line hotter than hot!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The streets of Road Town was hotter than hot yesterday afternoon, June 14, 2013 when Umi models displayed UMi's fashion line of clothing for this summer.
New kind of ambience as ‘Da Spot’ opens
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – A new multi-purpose entertainment establishment has been opened at the former location of Bat Cave.
Virgin Islands Delegate Will Return Jeff Thompson-Tied Donations
Washington City Paper
Former employees of embattled D.C. politics money man Jeff Thompson have given money to a wide range of political campaigns for District and national candidates. But only one campaign is at issue in a hearing set for later this week: that of Virgin Islands Del. Donna Christensen, a Democrat.
Remarks by Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, M.P. at press conference to launch the People’s Labour Party (PLP)
CHANGE, RENEWAL AND REWARD
ST KITTS and NEVIS- Fellow Citizens, Comrades and Residents, I am delighted, honored and humbled to formally introduce you to the People’s Labour Party. The People’s Labour Party (PLP) was registered as an entity on the 28th day of May, 2013 by the Hon. Sam Condor and I, Dr. the Hon Timothy Harris, elected members of St. Christopher 3 and 7 respectively.
Free mortgage medical check at Scotiabank!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Your health is your wealth and you are always advised to visit your doctor regularly to get a checkup but have you ever thought about checking up your mortgage account?
BDO Primary School Leagues concludes today
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With no repeat of last year’s Grand Finale planned, the Schools League will close out today with a trip to Anegada and a last hoorah on the A.O. Shirley Grounds.
Remarks By Minister For Education And Culture Honourable Myron V. Walwyn On The Occasion Of The Secondary School Leaving Examination Results
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Good-day, I am Myron V. Walwyn, Minister for Education and Culture in the Virgin Islands. I am very pleased to offer congratulatory remarks to our secondary school students who were successful in meeting and exceeding the minimum criteria for graduation.
Children of the Innocent judged by those lacking moral authority
By Alred C. Frett
No need to trust me if you Trust Yourself:
I say things as I see them and for those who are quick to ask why should you listen to me and believe? - The answer is quite simple – I am not asking you to… I have researched these things for myself so rather than just believing me or anyone, it may be best to do your own research and learn your own Truths so you can decide whether or not to believe your own lying Eyes.
VI Diocese celebrates Rosalie Ballentine’s appointment to ACC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- On the eve of the 40th Anniversary of BVI-USVI Friendship Day later this month, the Virgin Islands and United States Virgin Islands already have something to both be proud of and that is the recent electing of Rosalie Simmonds-Ballentine of the Diocese of the Virgin Islands to serve as the Episcopal Church lay representative on the Anglican Consultative Council (ACC).
Territory facing difficult moments; Pray for Premier- Hon. Pickering
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI - On the occasion of the 20th Graduation of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) on June 13, 2013, a sombre atmosphere loomed with mentions of the state of the Virgin Islands financial services industry.
UPDATE: Mechanic pleads not guilty to criminal trespass
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Sydney Varlack-Malone reported before the Magistrate’s Court that his quest to secure an attorney in time for his hearing proved unsuccessful.
UPDATE: Bajan gets 8 years for ganja on boat
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A combined sentence of eight years’ imprisonment was handed to Adrian Arthur when he appeared for sentencing today, June 14, 2013 at the Magistrate’s Court in John's Hole.
‘The At-Large System has failed the people, I hate it’-Hon. O’Neal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Leader of the Opposition and Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Honourable Ralph T. O'Neal, OBE, has categorically stated that he hates the At-Large system and there are tons of facts to support his stand.
HLSCC creates history with largest ever batch of graduates
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – It was an evening of pride, honour, courage and inspiration as some 204 students graduated from the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) and whether they realized it or not their robes of green, which covered the already green lawns of the college, had its symbolism of a preserved earth and their significance in its future.
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