Edu. system faced with ‘fierce urgency of Now’ – Hon Myron V. Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The observances for Education week 2014 kicked off yesterday afternoon March 9, 2014 with the Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Myron V. Walwyn quoting a phrase from the late great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., ‘The fierce urgency of Now’.
Phillips & Great Danes head to Conference Championship
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islander Tammy Phillips and the number 1 seeded UAlbany women’s basketball team are back in the America East title game for the third-straight year after defeating 5-seed Hartford 65-51 on Sunday March 9, 2014 in the America East semifinals.
VI Cadet Corps marks 5th anniversary
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI – Members of the Virgin Islands Cadet Corps met to observe their fifth anniversary on March 9, 2014 with a march and church service at the Cane Garden Bay Baptist Church.
Sasha steals the show at Top 7@7 Finale!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Sasha Wintz delivered a commanding performance during what can be described as a spectacular staging of the Who’s Next Finale of the Top 7@7 at the UP’s Cineplex Crystal Ballroom last evening, March 8, 2014.
‘Stars in Education’ highlight in Education week 2014
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Stars in the education system of the Virgin Islands will be one of the main highlights in the observations of Education Week 2014.
VI's Phillips spurs Great Danes to America East semis
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Led by Virgin Islander Tammy Phillips hitting shots and crashing the boards, the UAlbany women’s basketball team defeated Binghamton 77-59 on Friday night to advance to the America East semifinal round.
House of Assembly to meet March 13, 2014
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands House of Assembly will be meeting at its Chambers in Road Town the Capital City on Thursday 13, March 2014 at 10:00 A.M. and a controversial piece of legislation aimed at media censorship is expected to come up for debate.
VI facing chronic disease epidemic - Dr. Sandra Delon
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - “Our whole health system is designed, as you know, to manage acute illnesses and now we have the chronic disease epidemic; so it is a whole system change and that takes a long time.” So says Dr. Sandra Delon, a Consultant.
Chef fined for slashing friend’s tyres
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Andrew Webb, 32, pleaded guilty to destruction of property and being armed with an offensive weapon with intent to commit a crime when he appeared before the Magistrate’s Court on March 7, 2014.
Harrigan-Scott reaches World Indoor Semi-Final
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Running in Heat 2 of the women’s 60m at the World Indoor Championships this morning, March 8, 2014, in Sopot, Poland, Tahesia Harrigan-Scott finished second behind Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce to reach the semi-finals.
LIME & Digicel want CCT gone! - Dr. Heskith A. Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Yesterday a key stakeholder in the first telecommunications entity in the Virgin Islands, CCT, Dr. Heskith A. Vanterpool made it abundantly clear that they will remain vibrant in the Virgin Islands (VI) as he claimed that research has shown that despite efforts of competitors, LIME and Digicel, to remove CCT from the market, they will continue to survive.
UPDATE: Justice Viki Ann Ellis to issue decision in PC vs CoP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – After the February 26, 2014 commencement of the civil matter between Police Constable (PC) Nicholas Tranquille vs Commissioner of Police (CoP) David Morris Justice Viki Ann Ellis is yet to hand down her decision.
Taxi man denies cussing Police
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Hope Hill resident, Kelvin Fahie, denied several charges against him when he appeared before the Magistrate’s Court today, March 7, 2014, including allegations that he used indecent language against a Police Officer earlier this year.
Edmund Maduro brands new political parties as crooks!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Talk show host Edmund Maduro has lashed out at the Territory’s leadership and has accused leaders of today of taking Virgin Islanders in the wrong direction, away from freedom and into bondage.
UPDATE: 8 captured illegal immigrants still in custody
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The eight (8) illegal immigrants from the March 2, 2014 sweep of Peter Island by the Virgin Islands Immigrations and Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) are currently still in custody on these shores as their repatriation process proves challenging.
Another artiste’s collection out soon
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As the years roll by one of the biggest dreams of local artistes is quickly becoming reality. That dream is to one day see locally produced music flooding the shores of these Virgin Islands, every radio station, television station, bar and club.
VI sailor Sam Morrell for Youth Olympics
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With a resounding third overall finish in the 2014 Byte CII North American Championships last week Sam Morrell became the first Virgin Islands sailor to qualify for a Youth Olympic yachting berth.
Intl. bodies ‘shift goalpost’ on requirements – Errol George
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Director of the Financial Investigation Agency (FIA) Mr Errol George told the Standing Finance Committee (SFC) that it was difficult to anticipate future need for resources for the agency he heads because international bodies such as the Financial Action Task Force continue to shift the goalpost.
Anticipation high as Who’s Next Top 7@7 finals nears!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With anticipation nearing fever pitch for the seventh annual Top 7@7 Who’s Next finals, organisers of the Follow The Movement (FTM) Group have revealed that preparations are just about ninety percent complete ahead of this weekend’s performances.
Another local targeted this time Dean Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Department of Human Resources has emerged with allegations against Deputy Commissioner of Customs, Mr Dean Fahie arising from an alleged human smuggling operation where the Virgin Islands (VI) was used as a point of entry for Brazilian nationals en route to the United States of America (USA).
D’Nae Daniel calls for unity to stop crime
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The extent of crimes in the Virgin Islands (VI) is obviously something that has not only seen the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and other adults affected but also the very young minds of society, little D’Nae being one of them.
Donald E. de Castro protests non-compliance with labour code
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commentator Donald E. de Castro has decried the fact that even after changes in the legislation governing the Territory’s labour laws where it highlights that only employers can apply for permits, this has not been the case.
UPDATE: More than just cakes, it’s an experience – Gorvey A. Henry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Local entrepreneur and cake artist, Gorvey A. Henry aka ‘cake boss’ has shrugged off suggestions that his novelty business might be ill affected given the present harsh economy and noted that he didn’t just make cakes, but offered an experience as well.
STS Rippers prevail in bowling tourney
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Another action packed Tuesday Night at the Save the Seed Energy Centre saw the STS Rippers cling onto to top spot in the BVI Amateur Bowling Association’s Handicap Bowling League despite losing two games.
UPDATE: BVIEC working to fix broken electrical pole
EAST END, Tortola, VI - BVIEC's Deputy General Manager Mr Henry O. Creque minutes ago returned a call to this news site indicating that T&D Engineer Ms Symorne Penn has confirmed receiving the report of the broken and dangerously hanging pole at Little Dix Hill around 2:30 pm today March 5, 2014.
UPDATE: Alfred ‘Al’ Henley on the Job @ BVIPA!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI: Just as was firstly and accurately reported by Virgin Islands News Online last week Businessman Alfred ‘Al’ Henley is the new Deputy Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA).
EXCLUSIVE: Little Demiah O. O'Neal's mother speaks
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Yesterday March 4, 2014, was day one back at her desk at Rosewood Little Dix, Virgin Gorda. It was also the first time she had chosen to go public with the cause and circumstances surrounding the death of little Demiah O. O’Neal. “It’s so hard for me; it really is hard but…”
AOG Cornerstone wins Primary level Spelling Bee
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Assemblies of God Cornerstone School (AGCS) emerged victorious in the finals of the 2014 Inter-school Spelling Bee Contest last evening, March 4, 2014 at the Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Quéyanna K. Guishard
By Ron M. Henry
Some among us are simply born to become high achievers and this week’s Young Professional can be counted as no different. With an immense sense of focus and determination, this week’s Young Professional, Quéyanna K. Guishard, has catapulted herself to stratospheric heights at a very early age.
BVICS & ACSVI in partnership to champion the causes of Cancer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The BVI Cancer Society (BVICS) has made yet another significant stride as they aggressively pursue their mandate to do ever thing possible to champion the cause of Cancer for persons of the territory, their latest move was to establish a partnership with the American Cancer Society of the United States Virgin Islands (ACSVI).
Man fails to declare $13k to Customs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Colin Sinclair, 52, will now stand trial after offering a guilty plea before the court on a charge of failing to declare monies over the sum of $10,000 to Her Majesty’s Customs (HMC).
The Queen’s Baton Relay 2014 coming to the VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The BVI Olympic Committee announced on Tuesday March 4, 2014 that the Glasgow 2014 Queen's Baton will arrive here on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 and be paraded around the Territory in a series of exciting events.
Virgin Gorda Residents shut out from Building-SFC report
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - Many residents who live around the Mine Hill, Windy Hill, Crab Hill and parts of the Copper Mine area on Virgin Gorda have been shut out for years not being able to build their homes or open a business.
Ganja not tested after nearly two years - Court hears
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – After nearly two years, Police are yet to test the substance allegedly used to bring charges against Michael Lloyd, 57, of Brewers Bay.
UPDATE: Winning boat can cash in on $8k – BVI Exquisite Boat Show
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – One of the key players in the first ever BVI Exquisite Boat Show Ms Meslyn M. Allan has sought to further emphasize the benefits that are to be derived by winner/s of the inaugural event being organised by a group of four young people.
UPDATE: VISAR confirms Gumbs’ body recovered
LITTLE BAY, Tortola, VI - VISAR's Phil Aspinall has confirmed that the body of Mr Natanael Gumbs was recovered from the sea at Little Bay area earlier today March 4, 2014 at 7:10 am.
Cafe tenants allowed to remove belongings from Cutlass Tower!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Workers were observed busily moving items around at the Indulgence Bakery Café yesterday, March 3, 2014 after being denied access to the business place for one month.
A Third party: dream or nightmare?
By Dickson Igwe
What happens if a third and viable political party enters the race for power in the Virgin Islands? How will a third party fare in elections at the end of 2015? Who will benefit? Who will lose? How will a third party play out in a tightening contest? How will core supporters of both main parties react to a new third party? How will swing voters react? The following article is part of a series assessing the political pulse of the Virgin Islands at midterm. It is not an endorsement of any pol
UPDATE: “He died peacefully; He was indeed my star” – Mrs Vilna M. Fahie
LAMBERT’S ESTATE, Tortola, VI – “My husband didn’t want me to see him suffer or in any pain. He knew how much I loved him and couldn’t bear to see him in any sort of pain; he knew that, he really knew that.” Those were words of Mrs Vilna M. Fahie, wife of the late Police Inspector (PI) Leonard A. Fahie, speaking exclusively to Virgin Islands News Online.
'One enemy is too much' - Ralph T. O'Neal, OBE
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – Former Chief Minister, H. Lavity Stoutt was remembered during a musical tribute hosted yesterday, March 3, 2014 as adding prosperity to the Virgin Islands during his time as leader of the Territory.
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