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Convicted rapist Ikeido Thomas remorseful; was not in 'right mind'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Convicted rapist, Ikeido Thomas of Sea Cows Bay, in addressing the High Court during his trial today December 12, 2013 said he was not in his right mind and was mostly under the influence of alcohol when the incident occurred.
Too many youth turning to violence – Arliene T. Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - To end the “16 days of Activism against Violence” on December 10, 2013 the Ministry of Health and Social Development, through the Office of Gender Affairs, joined the rest of the world in observing International Human Rights Day.
UPDATE: Sacked Yates workers heading to Labour Dept. today
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Determined to ensure that they get their deserved benefits after being sacked by Yates Associates Constructions Co. Ltd., a number of former employees say they are leading a delegation to the Labour Department today, Thursday December 12, 2013.
'The security of my staff was centre of the deal'– Bruce Wong
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI – Former owner and Managing Director of Tola Mitsubishi, Mr Bruce Wong said selling the motor company was a personal decision to take him into retirement but foremost was to ensure the jobs of his staff were secured and that the company stays in the hands of a local.
UPDATE: Serial burglar Shakeem Smith to spend 9 years in prison
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Shakeem Smith, 20, of Fat Hogs Bay was sentenced to nine years in prison by Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards on several counts of burglary last Friday, December 6, 2013.
Leave it to Bern 'Put to Sleep'
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Leave it to Bern was put to sleep two days ago after receiving an injury during training on the track at Ellis Thomas Downs in Sea Cows Bay on December 7, 2013 according to reports received by this news site.
ESHS Volleyball Champions crowned
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – House 1 Junior Boys and House 4 Senior Boys were crowned respective Champions in the Elmore Stoutt High School's Inter House Volleyball Tournament on Wednesday December 12, 2013 as games concluded in the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex.
AIDA, Costa Cruises Reinstate Calls to the BVI for the 2014 - 2015 Cruise Season
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) confirms that AIDA Cruises and Costa Cruise Line have both reinstated port calls to the BVI for the 2014/15 cruise season.
Anegada Lobster Fest 2013 in living colours-Video Exclusive
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- Where do people go for the best lobster in the Caribbean? The Virgin Islands (VI) is still the place! Our beautiful archipelago is where globetrotters and international food lovers have discovered the most tasty, succulent catch of the sea: the Anegada spiny lobster!
JVD LIME customers frustrated at downtime for landline & internet
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost Van Dyke, VI – LIME BVI customers are outraged at being left without landline and internet services for their homes and business in Jost Van Dyke (JVD) over the past few days and have expressed concerns that LIME BVI may not be doing enough to remedy the situation in a timely manner.
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