Another speed bump? This time close to a roundabout!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Motorists on the main island of Tortola will have to endure yet another speed bump erected by the Public Works Department. This time it is located close to the Dolphin Discovery entrance, adjacent to Prospect Reef.
Scrub Island workers go public over alleged mistreatment
SCRUB ISLAND, VI - An extremely wide and long blanket of complaints have been levelled against yet another of the Territory's popular tourist destinations by disgruntled employees. This resort is allegedly closely knitted to the National Democratic Party (NDP) and its Government affiliates.
Joyce Samuel Primary wins 2013 Spanish Bowl!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “My Spanish teachers really worked hard with the students, we had parents who were dedicated and spent quality time with them and that’s the secret behind the win tonight, ” said Principal of the Joyce Samuel Primary School, Ms Deborah James.
UPDATE: 16-year-old in alleged gun find remanded to prison
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The 16-year old male allegedly discovered by police with a gun on May 8, 2013 appeared before the Magistrate's Court today, May 23, 2013 to answer to the charges of unlawful possession of ammunition and carrying an unlicensed firearm.
VICSA to hold forum to discuss matters affecting civil servants
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Noting that it has been listening to the many concerns of civil servants, the Virgin Islands Civil Service Association (VICSA) will be meeting with public officers today May 23, 2013 at Maria’s by the Sea conference room to have discussions about some “very pertinent matters” affecting them.
Mechanic allegedly trespassed property for sex
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Sydney Varlack-Malone, 57, of Fat Hogs Bay allegedly told officers he had no intention of stealing when he allegedly trespassed on someone’s property in the vicinity of Slaney Hill, but rather was only interested in sex at the time.
Vincentian accused of stealing wallet containing $800
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A resident of Parham Town made a trip to a local supermarket to purchase items recently and allegedly ended up gifting his entire money clip away, reportedly losing $800 in the process.
Carr breaks down Pipe's old ½ Marathon record
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- James Carr was engaged in a spirited battled with Jacques Roux after they broke from the field before he went on to demolish Maxford Pipe’s course record established during last year’s inaugural event to win the 2nd Dive BVI Virgin Gorda Half Marathon on Saturday May 18, 2013.
Update: Local O’Neal-Morton Out! Jamaican Potter in! as PS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Just as was first and accurately reported by this news site on 27, February 2013 it is now official. Indigenous Virgin Islander Mrs. Carolyn O’Neal-Morton, has been forced to retire from the civil service from her post as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Culture.
UPDATE: Matthew Hart found guilty in Festival Grounds stabbing case
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - (Post Time: 4:10 P.M.) Jurors in the High Court moments ago, May 22, 2013, found Matthew Hart guilty of inflicting grievous bodily harm on a man on July 27, 2012 while at the Festival Grounds in Tortola.
UPDATE: Under pressure Governor & Ag. CoP appoint PC Sharpe!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After pressure from many in the community over Police Constable Olfred Sharpe being on probation for nearly 7 years and him turning to the courts for justice against the United Kingdom appointed Governor William B. McCleary and Acting Police Commissioner David Morris, Officer Sharpe has been appointed, according to information reaching this news site.
Havers Estate youth confesses to dime bag possession
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Malik Aaron of Havers estate confessed to storing nearly one pound of cannabis in his bedroom and bathroom before officers executed a search warrant at his home and discovered the drug in April, 2013.
UPDATE: AG stands firmly by Governor’s position on drug ring accused
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - “ I am certainly not convinced that Justice [Albert] Redhead ever conducted an exhausted examination of the evidence,” was part of a statement made in the High Court yesterday May, 21, 2013 by Attorney General Dr Christopher Malcolm that totally changed the atmosphere among those in the court room at the time.
CRIME!
BY Donald E. de Castro- “too old to be intimidated”
Theft is the taking of another person’s property without their permission or consent with intent to deprive them of it. The word is also used as an informal shorthand term for some crimes such as burglary, embezzlement, larceny, looting, robbery, shoplifting, and fraud. These are all crimes and when one encourages and assists another in committing these acts that is also a crime. As the saying goes, “the harbourer is just as bad as the thief”.
VI will soon be pushed under the proverbial bus – Hon. Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – It is the firm belief of Third District Representative Hon. Julian Fraser, RA that the whole issue of tax havens has only come about because of the global economic downturn and the industrialized world now looking for a ‘scapegoat’.
Clinton Sparks in VI; charts new course for debut album
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As far as personalities go, Clinton Sparks is somewhat atypical of the music industry. His roles as a DJ, producer, songwriter and performer just touch the surface of what he represents, however.
Crown drops charge against DR man accused of 'fighting'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI –Rueben Reyes of the Dominican Republic had one of two charges against him dropped when he appeared before the Magistrate’s Court last week.
BVI downed 4-2 by USVI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The BVI U-15 National football team were unable to hold on to a 2-0 early advantage and were finally beaten 4-2 by the USVI in a friendly match on Saturday May 17, 2013 on the A. O. Shirley Ground.
UPDATE: Power restored to Tortola following island-wide outage
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A broken pipe at the BVI Electricity Corporation’s Pockwood Pond plant is reportedly the cause of island-wide disruptions to power on May 21, 2013 across the Virgin Islands.
UPDATE: Fmr prison officer Morton has case to answer - Magistrate
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards has ruled that former Prison Officer, Steve Morton does indeed have a case to answer before the court and has thrown out a no case submission made by the defence.
UPDATE: Businesses not buying Premier’s denial economy is failing
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In what could be considered a case of ‘who feels it knows it’, the majority of businesses in the Virgin Islands are not in support of Premier Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith’s recent statement in the House of Assembly that the economy was not failing.
$99k for dinner as ESHS students without supplies - Parent
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – One resident has questioned the reasoning behind the spending of $99,000 on a recent teachers’ gala dinner while parents are allegedly being asked to assist teachers with school supplies.
It's abuse to charge seniors & children for medication– E. Maduro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Host of the BVI Forum TV show on CBN Television, Edmund Maduro, said he believed senior citizens and children were being abused at Peebles Hospital when they were allegedly being charged for free medication.
Local & overseas charities to benefit from Jamaican Assoc. in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Jamaicans, who form a core part of the Virgin Islands community, have endeavoured to serve as civil citizens by doing their best to assist with charities here and in other countries, including their native country.
Cedar looking for clean sweep of BDO Primary League!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With just a few games to go, Cedar School are top of the standings in each age group of the BDO Primary School League and have secured the U-7 Championship ahead of the Seventh Day Adventist School.
VISAR filling gap where Gov’t. is failing – R. T. O'Neal
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Leader of the Opposition and Ninth District Representative Hon. Ralph T. O’Neal, OBE said Virgin Islands Search and Rescue (VISAR) is owed a debt of gratitude for its voluntary work, which fills a vital gap where Government is failing.
Local horse owners fired up for June 2 races
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Horse owners have expressed excitement in anticipation of the upcoming races set for June 2, 2013 at Ellis Thomas Downs in Sea Cows Bay.
No surprises in Summer League openers!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The 2013 BVI Basketball Federation’s Summer League tipped off on Saturday May 18, 2013 in the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex with business as usual for the expectant fans and teams alike.
Commentators lash RVIPF fee increases
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commentators have denounced intended fee increases recently announced by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) for services they provide, calling the increases untimely and burdensome.
Faltering Facebook phone's Europe launch delayed
BBC NEWS
The European launch of the "Facebook phone" has been delayed following disappointing US sales and negative feedback.
UN rapporteur Emmerson hails 'historic' Obama drone vow
BBC News
The lawyer leading a UN drone inquiry has praised a speech by US President Barack Obama as a "significant step towards increased transparency".
Woolwich murder: Government defends security services
BBC NEWS
The government has defended security services against criticism they missed signs which might have helped prevent the murder of a soldier in London.
Guyana: Man allegedly kills father, attempts to bury body
by Alva Solomon
GEORGETOWN, Guyana- (Demerara Waves) Residents and police were up to Wednesday evening scouring the community of Manawarin in the Region One area for a 26-year old man who is suspected to have brutally killed his father after a wake night argument on Monday night.
Grenada, Kuwait Form Diplomatic Ties
CARIBBEAN JOURNAL
Grenada has formalized diplomatic relations with Kuwait, the government announced this week.
Alden McLaughlin is next CI premier
Cayman News Network
With the PPM taking four seats in both George Town and Bodden Town, and Moses Kirkconnell being returned in the Sister Islands, the PPM will be able to form the next government with Alden McLaughlin at the helm.
Blocking Health Care from the Young & Elderly
By Alred C. Frett
Blocking Health Care from the Young and Old, Poor and Needy:
It is a given from time immemorial that during our productive years we would not only care for ourselves but contribute to the welfare of the young and elderly, so it follows that in a month which is not only that of Mother’s Day but the month for Seniors and the Mentally Challenged, to select this as the month in which to abandon infants and seniors, smacks of insanity.
Waters takes to the water for Charity
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In what is believed to be the first recorded attempt of its kind, Mr Andrew Waters will be sailing an IC-24 sailing boat single-handedly around the entire [British] Virgin Islands over this weekend May 18-19, 2013.
Two injured in vehicular accident in East End
EAST END, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islands News Online has been informed that at least two persons were rushed to Peebles Hospital following a vehicular accident in East End this morning, May 18, 2013.
Caribbean leaders sign communiqué for protection of environment
NECKER ISLAND, VI- Moving away at an accelerated pace from the use of fossil fuel and making 20 percent of their countries into marine reserves are some of the pledges that delegates at the Summit for Political and Business Leaders in the Virgin Islands have made.
Re-enactment march, marketplace event highlight Int'l Museum Day observances
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Though a planned re-enactment march did not have the massive support initially expected, organisers were pleased with events held yesterday, May 17, 2013 to commemorate "yesteryear" during International Museum Day observances.
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