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August 11th, 2016
Baronville dodges media on Road March controversy

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As controversy reigns over the decision to crown VIBE as Road March Champions for the 3rd consecutive year, Chairperson of the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC), Kishma A. Baronville, has dodged this news site as it attempts to bring some clarity on the issue.

May 17th, 2016
Dr Ian E. Rock ‘silences’ Donald E. de Castro in St George’s Ang. Church

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The sparks flew bright and early Sunday morning May 15, 2016 at the St George’s Episcopal (Anglican) Church in Road Town when a war of words broke out between member of the congregation and controversial talk show host Donald E. de Castro and Rector of the church Dr. Ian E. Rock.

May 6th, 2016
Is Governor Duncan just enjoying a paid vacation?

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A number of prominent figures in the VI have roundly condemned the tenure of Governor John S. Duncan OBE, all of them agreeing that his time in the territory has been mired in controversy and acting outside of the interest of Virgin Islanders.

December 12th, 2015
Krazy Hype falsely reports Miss BVI Adorya R. Baly removed from Miss Universe Pageant!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The recently established controversial entertainment online site Krazy Hype.com is at it again. One of the personalities behind the entertainment site is Ramoamasagana ‘Masa’ Pemberton, who is a BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) worker and was recently in trouble with the law.

August 20th, 2015
UK national CoP of Anguilla resigns amid controversy

THE VALLEY, Anguilla- Virgin Islands News Online’s correspondents in Anguilla have reported that the recently appointed Commissioner of the Royal Anguilla Police Force, Mrs Amanda Stewart, has resigned amid controversy emanating from comments made during a recent interview with a newspaper in the United Kingdom.

June 6th, 2015
UPDATE: Elections Supervisor dismisses Advance Polling concerns

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Elections Supervisor Mrs Juliette Penn today June 6, 2015 said there were some incidents that candidates raised with her office but emphasised that nothing different is being done now than at the other elections and announced that a total of 886 votes were cast on Friday’s June 5, 2015 Advance Polling, 232 more than in 2011.

December 6th, 2014
Xmas on de Castro St. draws support despite controversy

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Scores of residents and visitors came out to Christmas on de Castro Street last evening December 5, 2014 as the change of venue for the traditional holiday kick-starter did not dampen support.

August 12th, 2014
UPDATE: Cash or not Showtime is 8th time Champs - Eustace 'Boss' Freeman

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With no forthcoming explanations, apologies or compromise from the BVI Festival and Fairs Committee (BVIF&FC) as it relates the controversy surrounding this year's taking of the award for the Road March competition, Showtime Band has taken the liberty of naming themselves the champions for the 8th time around.

August 11th, 2014
Who’s to blame? Will a 2nd Miss BVI be dethroned? – Residents ask

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Many have been calling for answers to questions they feel the BVI Festival and Fairs Committee need to step forward and provide answers to as it related to their claims of the 2014 Miss BVI Jaynene Jno Lewis not having any legal status in the Virgin Islands.

September 19th, 2013
Lorna Smith to end Hong Kong stint in next few weeks – Premier Smith

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – There are just a few weeks remaining before interim Director of the BVI Hong Kong Office, Mrs Lorna Smith, is expected to complete her assignment after being tasked with the setting up and preliminary running of the Office.

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