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Police accused of 'terrifying' children with 'laser guns'
ROAD TOWN, TORTOLA, VI – The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and its Commissioner of Police, Mr Michael B. Matthews are once again facing heat, after a mother claimed RVIPF officers illegally ransacked her family’s boat and property all while pointing 'laser guns' at her children.
Social media abuzz as earthquake shakes VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It may have occurred way past the bedtime of most persons; however, an earthquake felt in the Virgin Islands tonight, August 14, 2020, has resulted in social media springing to life with persons sharing their experience.
'I will continue to give advice'- Hon Maduro-Caines to Deputy Premier
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI - Showering blessings and well wishes on newly appointed permanent Deputy Premier, Dr The Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), Sixth District Representative and Government member of the House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines has said she will continue to advise Dr Wheatley in his various roles even when they are not solicited.
Premier shoots down claims he visited family of COVID-19 victim on JvD trip
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has set the record straight regarding his trip to the sister island of Jost van Dyke over the weekend.
Tasing incidents: Video clips not enough evidence- CoP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The recent and widely shared video clips of two residents on Tortola being tased by police is not enough to conclude that the police officers involved acted unjustifiably, says Commissioner of Police, Mr Michael B. Matthews.
'Positively represent us out there'- Lettsome-Tye to youths on social media during lockdown
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the entire Virgin Islands under 24-hour lockdown, young people have turned to their electronic gadgets and social media for entertainment as they attempt to obey the government-imposed curfew until April 16, 2020.
Social Media shines light on brutal fights @ USVI public schools
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Last week a number of videos circulated on social media of fights at the St. Croix Central High School. The brawls almost resembled riots, as throngs of students — both male and female at various locations of the school — engaged in dangerous physical battles, some of them in groups, as they rushed, kicked and punched each other.
Meteor? Mysterious fireball seen falling from sky
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - For the second time in two months, residents of the Virgin Islands were again left stunned at a strange phenomenon in the sky, this time, a ball of fire descending from the sky late this afternoon, January 17, 2019, at around 17:30hrs.
UPDATE: One confirmed dead; Buildings collapse from 6.4 quake in PR
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico- At least one person has been confirmed dead following a 6.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Puerto Rico early Tuesday, January 7, 2020.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Brandon N. Andrew
By Ron O. D'Avilar
'When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade' is a popular mantra that young Brandon N. Andrew has literally crafted into his very own business. At 24-year-old he runs a pop-up beverage shop called ‘Brandini's Lemonade’ through collaborations with bars, festivals, private events and other initiatives.
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