New Records for Henry & the Gumbs Girls
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Territory’s leading Athletes abroad put up stellar performances last weekend with five earning victories and three, Eldred Henry, Trevia Gumbs and Tynelle Gumbs, improving on their own National Records.
'The Truth must be told in the upcoming Campaign' - Hon J. Alvin Christopher
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Chairman of the People’s Empowerment Party (PEP) Honourable J. Alvin Christopher (R2) said that for the upcoming elections his party intends to run a campaign based on offering solutions but acknowledged that there must be a place for truth-telling, whether or not it is well received, since people need to know what happened.
Mother & son who allegedly cursed Police Officer land in court
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A mother and son who teamed up in cursing out a female Police Officer were placed before the court and are facing six charges altogether.
Hon Fahie blasts NDP Govt for 4 Accts. General in 3 years
CAPOON’S BAY, Tortola, VI – Representative for the First District Honourable Andrew A. Fahie said the fact that the National Democratic Party (NDP) Administration has had four Accountants General in just three years speaks volumes for their financial management of the Territory.
St George’s Sec. ‘a breath of fresh air’ in 3rd District – Hon Fraser
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – As was said by the Chairperson of the ceremony at the launch of the 10th anniversary celebrations of the St George’s Secondary School on January 25, 2015, Leader of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Honourable Julian Fraser, RA (R3) is well respected and loved by the students of the school as his presence is always felt among them.
Camille King creates ruckus in court cell
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Swearing and ranting to the top of his voice yesterday January 26, 2015, Camille King of St Thomas, USVI, who is currently an inmate at Her Majesty’s Prison, Balsum Ghut, Tortola, had to be whisked away by special police as he was creating a ruckus in the Magistrate’s Court cell.
Panthers pounce to lift Marlon A. Penn Championship
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Women Panthers and Islanders FC were both crowned Champions of the BVIFA/Marlon Penn Nine-a-Side Football Tournament on Sunday January 25, 2015 at Greenland Play Field, with the Panthers in particular pulling it off in amazing circumstances.
NDP struggles to respond to Hon Fahie's corruption charges!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- More than 48 hours after senior Virgin Islands Party (VIP) member Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) leveled serious charges against the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) Administration, labeling them as “the most corrupt government in the modern history of the Territory”, they have struggled to respond.
‘Ready Committee’ launched to support the VIP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - After being fooled with broken promises about jobs and educational opportunities, it is clear that the youths across the Territory now have a passion to take back the country and vote the National Democratic Party (NDP) out of office.
Kenyetta Boynes pleads guilty to gun & ammo charges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - This morning January 26, 2015 when Kenyetta Boynes appeared before Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards at the Magistrate's Court at John's Hole he pleaded guilty the charges of unlawful possession of 16.5 grams of cannabis, an AK 47 assault rifle and possession of 17 rounds of ammunition.
2 vehicles in Prospect Reef fender bender
PROSPECT REEF, Tortola, VI – Two vehicles became involved in an accident this morning January 26, 2015 in Prospect Reef, Tortola at around 11:30 am.
Digicel Group announces unique partnership with Rdio
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Digicel Group today announced a ground breaking service with leading global music streaming provider, Rdio, to offer Digicel customers across the globe access to over 35 million international titles – as well as the very best local and regional music – all on their own smartphones.
‘NDP is corrupt’ – Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1)
CAPOON’S BAY, Tortola, VI – First District Representative Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has labelled the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government the most corrupt in the modern history of the Virgin Islands and called them morally and politically bankrupt.
Bishop John I. Cline not running for govt. office
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As much as the public has been sharing their opinions at various forums and events as to some of the people who are supposedly supporting one party or the other, National Democratic Party (NDP) or Virgin Islands Party (VIP), they are many who are of the strong belief that Bishop John I. Cline has come over as an opportunist and ‘jumps ship’ based on which party gets into power.
Bass & Edwin launch plans for 3v3 Basketball Tournament
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The territory has two new sports entrepreneurs about to make their mark. The duo will be launching a 3v3 Basketball Tournament at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex at the end of March, 2015.
‘NDP intent on shutting down 1st District!’ – Hon Andrew A. Fahie
CAPOON’S BAY, Tortola, VI – First District Representative and senior member of the Virgin Islands Party Honourable Andrew A. Fahie accused the National Democratic Party ((NDP) Government of trying to shut down the First District by abandoning key projects there.
UPDATE: Howard Anderson & Kari Way confirmed dead
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Close relatives, friends and persons with direct relations to the dead and some of the injured in the ill-fated boat accident in Virgin Islands waters yesterday morning January 24, 2015 have confirmed that Jamaican national Howard Anderson and Kari Way are the two that died.
Despite small space business good @ new Nanny Cay Rite Way!
NANNY CAY, Tortola, VI – It has not been a week yet since the management of Rite Way Food Market opened its new branch at Nanny Cay and according to the Branch Manager Ms Jacintha H. Weekes business is already booming.
Mexico win 13th CONCACAF U20 Championship
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica, WI - Mexico outlasted Panama 4-2 on penalty kicks to capture the 2015 CONCACAF Under-20 Championship after their final ended in a 1-1 draw on Saturday at the Montego Bay Sports Complex.
Cordell O'Neal goes to jail for guns
PROSPECT REEF, Tortola, VI – Cordell O’Neal pleaded guilty to three counts of unlawful possession of explosives/ammunition when he appeared in the Magistrate’s Court at Prospect Reef yesterday January 23, 2015.
When the sins of Seniors become punishment for the Youth
By Alred C. Frett
Martin tried but we failed him:
Appreciation for Martin Luther King seems past & forgotten except on his Holiday when Persons are forced to acknowledge that his famous Dream of Equality is still a non-reality… Things he fought for & against appear unchanged Half a Century later - Instead of Sweet Dreams, those he fought for still suffer the Nightmares of Racism, Corruption, Oppression and Unjustified Wars.
Red Force to play Jaguars in Nagico Super 50
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Trinidad and Tobago Red Force will face the Guyana Jaguars in the Final of the Nagico Super 50 Tournament in Trinidad after victory on Friday 23rd January, 2015.
Team Unity launches Vernon A. Connor against PM Douglas in St. Kitts
DIEPPE BAY, St. Kitts, WI - While the national Parliament of St. Kitts-Nevis has been dissolved a story first reported by this news site and the controversial Prime Minister of St. Kitts-Nevis Dr. The Honourable Denzil L. Douglas is yet to set an election date the political temperature is heating up in St. Kitts & Nevis.
UPDATE: Miss BVI Universe rated #7 in CNN top 15 costumes
DORAL, Florida, USA - Twenty four hours have not elapsed since Ms Jaynene Jno-Lewis blasted an international blogging site after they rated a gown she wore as the worse in the Miss Universe pageant, that the most popular news site has rated her costume among the best.
‘Premier, Cabinet did nothing to protect the people’ – Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3) said that an administration under his watch will conduct its affairs differently from the current National Democratic Party (NDP) administration when it comes to investing the people’s money in public ventures.
Big shake up @ TRC! Ayana S. Hull & Guy L. Malone Out!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Word just reaching our newsroom from our sources within the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) government is that Chairperson of the Board of Directors for the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) Ayana S. Hull is no longer at the helm of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the TRC Guy L. Malone is expected to demit office next month.
Violet 'Letty' Hodge's name is cleared in drug case by main witness
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – It was another long day in the defendants’ box for Mrs Violet ‘Letty’ Hodge and Mr Lucien Smith yesterday January 22, 2015 but the focus was primarily on Mrs Hodge when drug kingpin James ‘Jimmy Juice’ Springette testified in the Magistrate’s Court of the Virgin Islands (VI) via video link.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Joy M. Scatliffe
By N. Johann Earle
Born to parents Wellington and Gloria Scatliffe on April 17, 1988 on the island of Tortola, Virgin Islands, 26 year old Joy M. Scatliffe, public servant and budding entrepreneur, is our Young Professional for this week.
BVIFA launches BDO & LIME School Leagues
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The British Virgin Islands Football Association (BVIFA)/BDO Primary School and LIME High School Leagues will both kick off with the now traditional march from the Ferry Dock to the A.O. Shirley Ground on Wednesday 28 January, 2015.
‘Residents are skeptical of voting machines under NDP’ - Caller to VIP radio show
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The public continues to be extremely skeptical of voting machines being introduced for the upcoming general elections under a National Democratic Party (NDP) led administration.
‘Come on the show if I’m inaccurate!’ – Sam Henry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Television Talk Show host Julio ‘Sam’ Henry during his latest 'Speak Your Mind’ show vehemently responded to persons, especially politicians who say that he is misguiding his audience by giving them erroneous information when they make queries on various issues.
1st Spring Fest & Black Jack Run for VI
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI - For the first time in the Virgin Islands (VI), a festival has been created during the spring time for the enjoyment of music, sailing, and fun in one weekend and it’s called “BVI Spring Fest & Black Jack Run.”
‘NDP fooled the youths about jobs’- Rajah A. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Youth leader, businessman and political activist Rajah A. Smith came out swinging at the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) in defense of the territory’s youth.
Terrance B. Lettsome International & Virgin Islands politics
By Dickson Igwe
Now this Old Boy was always a supporter of the British Virgin Islands airport extension project. Any reader of his column over the years will acknowledge that fact. He remains a supporter of a privately funded airport project with government oversight.
‘You want change? Make some noise!’ - Sam Henry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Talk Show host and social commentator Julio ‘Sam’ Henry is challenging persons to be more vocal in their calls for change and is disputing those who feel that his talk show ‘Speak Your Mind’ and others like it are ineffective and a waste of time.
Was gun planted by police @ ‘Letty’ Hodge’s property?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As the trial of Mrs. Violet ‘Letty’ Hodge and Mr Lucien Smith got underway in the Magistrate’s Court Mrs. Hodge’s Attorney, Mr Julian Knowles. QC, had cause to question one of the Prosecution’s witnesses as to why he did not record certain information in his handbook and why the same information was neither in the statement that is part of the trial.
Try a Tri gets Triathlon Season underway
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - For the 2015 season, which kicks off this Saturday, January 24, 2015, with the Try A Tri, the BVI Triathlon Federation has added a new event, Try VG, and the ‘Four Islands Cup’, a ‘best of five’ points series with Garmin prizes for the top three men’s and ladies' individuals.
‘Our young men not ready to be hired’ – Radio Show caller
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A caller into the Speak Out BVI show last night January 20, 2015 said that while persons are willing to provide jobs to young Virgin Islanders, some males especially are not ready for the workforce because of their drug use.
Ajelan Lewis suffered from substance induced psychosis – court hears
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – When, Ajelan Lewis, the man who is charged for the serious offence in which he attacked and slashed the throat a foreigner, Ayoka Pond, appeared before Magistrate Ayana Baptiste-Dabreo yesterday January 20, 2015 the court head that he may have suffered from psychosis which was brought upon him as a result of inducing an un-named substance.
‘NDP failed miserably on Cruise Pier project’ – Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3) is convinced that the National Democratic Party (NDP) administration has failed miserably on the cruise pier development project in terms of transparency, accountability and good governance.
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