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£83,915 for local conservation project- NPT
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The launch of the Darwin Project Vegetation Mapping for the Virgin Islands (VI) was held today, December 12, 2013 when it was announced that some £83,915 has been granted for the execution of the project.
Convicted rapist Ikeido Thomas remorseful; was not in 'right mind'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Convicted rapist, Ikeido Thomas of Sea Cows Bay, in addressing the High Court during his trial today December 12, 2013 said he was not in his right mind and was mostly under the influence of alcohol when the incident occurred.
Too many youth turning to violence – Arliene T. Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - To end the “16 days of Activism against Violence” on December 10, 2013 the Ministry of Health and Social Development, through the Office of Gender Affairs, joined the rest of the world in observing International Human Rights Day.
UPDATE: Sacked Yates workers heading to Labour Dept. today
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Determined to ensure that they get their deserved benefits after being sacked by Yates Associates Constructions Co. Ltd., a number of former employees say they are leading a delegation to the Labour Department today, Thursday December 12, 2013.
'The security of my staff was centre of the deal'– Bruce Wong
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI – Former owner and Managing Director of Tola Mitsubishi, Mr Bruce Wong said selling the motor company was a personal decision to take him into retirement but foremost was to ensure the jobs of his staff were secured and that the company stays in the hands of a local.
UPDATE: Serial burglar Shakeem Smith to spend 9 years in prison
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Shakeem Smith, 20, of Fat Hogs Bay was sentenced to nine years in prison by Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards on several counts of burglary last Friday, December 6, 2013.
Leave it to Bern 'Put to Sleep'
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Leave it to Bern was put to sleep two days ago after receiving an injury during training on the track at Ellis Thomas Downs in Sea Cows Bay on December 7, 2013 according to reports received by this news site.
ESHS Volleyball Champions crowned
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – House 1 Junior Boys and House 4 Senior Boys were crowned respective Champions in the Elmore Stoutt High School's Inter House Volleyball Tournament on Wednesday December 12, 2013 as games concluded in the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex.
Anegada Lobster Fest 2013 in living colours-Video Exclusive
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- Where do people go for the best lobster in the Caribbean? The Virgin Islands (VI) is still the place! Our beautiful archipelago is where globetrotters and international food lovers have discovered the most tasty, succulent catch of the sea: the Anegada spiny lobster!
JVD LIME customers frustrated at downtime for landline & internet
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost Van Dyke, VI – LIME BVI customers are outraged at being left without landline and internet services for their homes and business in Jost Van Dyke (JVD) over the past few days and have expressed concerns that LIME BVI may not be doing enough to remedy the situation in a timely manner.
Much mingling at BVIFSC’s annual Xmas social!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- If you needed to see that person you haven’t seen in a long time or to get a light word in to some of the leading stakeholders in society, including Premier Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith and Governor William B. McCleary, then the place to be was at The Moorings where the BVI Financial Services Commission (BVIFSC) annual Christmas social was held on December 10, 2013.
Eighteen graduate from Technical Institute
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI - Eighteen students received certificates from the BVI Technical and Vocational Institute yesterday, December 10, 2013 during a graduation ceremony held at the Paragon Conference and Entertainment Centre in Fish Bay.
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.
Martinique Holds First Diaspora Forum
By the Caribbean Journal staff
What role should Martinique’s diaspora community play in its development and economy?
Apartheid In The Dominican Republic: Are You Haitian?
Curacao Chronicle
OES Dispatch from St. Martin – The implications of the ruling of September 23 by the Constitutional Tribunal of the Dominican Republic, stripping citizenship from the offspring of non-resident Haitians born in the Dominican Republic (DR), where nationality is conferred “jus soli,” by place of birth, are only beginning to be understood by the international community.
North Korean leader's uncle executed for 'treachery'
BBC
The once-powerful uncle of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has been executed after being purged for "acts of treachery", state media say.
Missing American in Iran Robert Levinson said to be CIA
BBC
An American ex-FBI agent believed to have been held in Iran for the last seven years was working for the CIA on an unapproved mission, the Associated Press news agency reports.
US House passes two-year cross-party budget deal
BBC
The US House of Representatives has approved a two-year federal budget bill in a strong showing of cross-party support, further avoiding the spectre of another government shutdown.
Cuban detainees escape lawful custody
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Three male Cuban detainees, who were being held by the Immigration Department for illegally entering the Territory, escaped lawful custody early this morning, December 11, 2013.
‘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.
Turks & Caicos Islander reveals selective British prosecution on basis of race
Overseas Territories Review, Letter by J. Forbes to TCI News Now!
"No matter whatever happens now to try and rehabilitate what are self evidently racist prosecutions, a very large segment of the community will now never accept any convictions of the (British) SIPT (Special Investigation and Prosecution Team), particularly in a judge alone trial, as being the reflection of a fair or reasonable judicial process."
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.
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