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 earlier today 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.
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.
VI Rotary clubs among platinum awardees
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – The three rotary clubs of the Virgin Islands did the Territory proud as host of the historic Rotary District 7020 Conference as they all received platinum Governor’s Awards for excellence. “All three of the BVI clubs came away with platinum awards and that is excellent,” commented 7020 District Governor Mr Vance Lewis.
St Lucia and New Zealand Establish Diplomatic Relations
By Caribbean Journal
St Lucia and New Zealand have signed a joint communique on diplomatic relations, St Lucia’s government announced.
IDB, CDB Sign $20M Agreement For Projects in Dominica, Grenada, St Lucia
By Caribbean Journal
The Inter-American Bank and the Caribbean Development Bank have signed a $20 million agreement for a global loan programme for projects in four Organization of Eastern Caribbean States countries.
Tunisian man dies of new coronavirus
By BBC NEWS
A man has died of the novel coronavirus (NCoV) in Tunisia, in what is believed to be the first such case in Africa.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sends envoy to China
By BBC NEWS
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has sent a special envoy to Beijing, state media has announced, amid cooling relations between the two neighbours.
Tax and energy to dominate EU summit in Brussels
By BBC NEWS
EU leaders are gathering in Brussels for a summit to tackle tax evasion and improve Europe's energy market.
After sharp divisions over the EU budget there may be more consensus on these issues, seen as vital in restoring Europe's competitiveness.
Green’s goal gives ESHS the points
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Robert Green's 2nd half strike gave Elmore Stoutt High School enough breathing space to hang on for a 2-1 victory over HLSCC on Friday May 17, 2013 in the LIME-sponsored School League at the A. O. Shirley Ground.
Informal Communication on FSC good enough for NDP govt.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - One is left to wonder 'What next' is left for a government to do or say to show its high level of unprofessional ways of dealing with some of the most critical facets of the economy of the country.
UPDATE: Sasha Hodge acquitted on criminal proceeds charge
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Court dismissed charges against Sasha Hodge today, May 17, 2013 and Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards instructed that the defendant was free to go after several delays occurred in delivering the decision in her trial.
Vehicle overturns at Hope Hill
HOPE HILL, Tortola, VI- Persons, including two children, were reportedly fortunate to escape without serious injuries when the vehicle they were in became involved in an accident at upper Hope Hill this morning, May 17, 2013.
UPDATE: Accident victim rejects Govt’s offer of compensation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Mr Alrick Gilbert is rejecting the offer of compensation being put to him by Government for damages to his vehicle following an accident on August 18, 2010 involving a police vehicle.
US Virgin Islands Official Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges
By the Caribbean Journal staff
Roberto Tapia, the director of the US Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources Division of Enforcement, was arrested Friday by federal agents on charges of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficing.
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.
Hon. Ralph T. O’Neal takes salute at Rotary Conference Opening
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – His physical mobility and health may have dwindled over time but his works and legacy, not only as a politician but also as an ordinary person, remain strong.
Vincentian maintains innocence in high seas drug find
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Vincentian, Glenroy Pierre remained the only person in a group of three to maintain a not guilty plea before the Magistrate’s court yesterday, May 16, 2013 after allegedly being involved in an attempt to convey a huge cache of drugs last year.
Surprises in store for Summer Basketball League 2013!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The much anticipated BVI Basketball Federation’s Summer League will get underway with an opening ceremony from 6:30 P.M. in the Multi Purpose Sports Complex on Saturday May 18, 2013.
Mould problem hits ESHS!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A number of Art teachers of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) are allegedly on sickout today May 16, 2013 as the problem of mould has hit the school.
Territory’s primary school students get historical tour of Main Street
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Many of them probably use Main Street almost every day and it may have not been the first time for any of the students either, however, today’s (May 16, 2013) walk through Main Street was one of enlightenment and fascination as students from primary schools across the Territory were given a historical tour of one of the most popular streets in the Virgin Islands.
Bajan in $5M ganja bust ready to 'do some time'!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A second person pleaded guilty today, May 16, 2013 before the Magistrate’s court in relation to a police drug bust made in October, 2012 involving three men.
Still no fixed schedule for addressing EE/LL sewerage problem
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Long has been the wait of residents of the communities of East End and Long Look to have the problem of sewerage addressed but to date the responsible Ministry has not come up with a concrete strategy and plan to fix the problem once and for all.
Political infighting at home costing VI on international front – Hon. Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – First District Representative Hon. Andrew A. Fahie believes infighting between local political factions has negatively affected the effectiveness of the Virgin Islands in putting up a united front in the international arena.
British PM Cameron makes personal plea to tax havens
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LONDON - British Prime Minister David Cameron on Monday wrote to leaders of overseas tax havens, urging them to help the country's efforts to combat tax evasion and avoidance.
Virgin Islands politics and public relations woes
By Dickson Igwe
A series of stories looks at the Virgin Islands political scene as midterm approaches: What is the political pulse of the country approximately two and a half years before another general election season begins? This narrative asks why the Government, despite pursuing policies of economic growth, appears to be increasingly unpopular among certain voter demographics. It also takes a closer look at the Opposition.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Shalya D. Springette
By Ron M. Henry
Many of us often wonder what makes the person next to us tick. In doing this, we think about the source of their drive or inspiration that leads them to accomplish feats in a seemingly effortless manner. As far as motivating factors go, this week’s young professional takes her cue from any number of sources.
Absent National Policy undermines drug treatment in VI - report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Provision of treatment services in the absence of a National Drug Policy or coordinated Drug Reduction Strategy undermines the prevention and educational efforts of the Sandy Lane Centre (SLC), according to its 2012 annual report.
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