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UPDATE: VI Govt. gives ‘all clear’ on Hurricane Gonzalo
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As Gonzalo veers north avoiding the Virgin Islands, the hurricane warning for the Territory has been discontinued and a tropical storm warning is now in effect, say personnel from the Department of Disaster Management (DDM), who also confirmed that normal services are resuming throughout the Territory.
Raymond Harrison off to Balsam Ghut for 11 years
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Guilty as charged for having unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under the age of 16 years, rape and child pornography, Raymond Harrison was today July 23, 2014 shackled and carted off to Her Majesty’s Prison Balsam Ghut where he will be spending 11 years.
‘We’re not giving up land or sea’ – Anegada Fishermen
SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI – Determined to put up a strong fight to secure their livelihood fishermen on Anegada have come together as a group to protest attempts by the Government which would see them ceasing fishing activities in certain locations.
Cow leaves Anegada Police without patrol vehicle
SETTING POINT, Anegada, VI – The operations of police officers stationed on the Sister Island of Anegada have been compromised following an accident involving their patrol vehicle and a cow.
Francis to face October trial for Anegada Stabbing
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – USVI national, Kenny Francis is expected to face trial before the High Court during the October Assizes for attempted murder.
Pierre gets 7 years for Anegada drug bust
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Vincentian Glenroy Pierre, 34, was handed a total of seven years' imprisonment on drug related charges when he appeared before the Magistrate's Court at John's Hole today, April 16, 2014.
Aircraft runs off airstrip at Anegada
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI – Informed and reliable sources at Anegada have confirmed with this news site that an aircraft ran off the airstrip of the Auguste George Airport earlier today March 26, 2014.
UPDATE: Customs Officer falls ill hours after reporting for duty on Anegada
SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI – While this news site was apprised of the security risk that has been created at the Auguste George International Airport in Anegada because of the prolonged absence of the Customs Officer Mr Alred Smith a source close to the officer has stood in his defense highlighting a number of issues that are not unique to the international airport.
UPDATE: ‘We need to see our representative more often’ – Anegada Residents
SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI – While leader of the Opposition and Representative for the Ninth District Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal OBE has been showered with praises for his presence at the Farmers’ Week activities at Anegada on Monday February 10, 2014, others have come forward claiming that his presence is needed on a more regular basis.
Anegada farmers can increase supply of eggs to Tortola – Hon R. T. O’Neal
WEST END, Anegada, VI – Considering the extent of the growth of the populations at Anegada, Tortola and the other islands of the Territory, Leader of the Opposition and Representative for the Ninth District Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal OBE challenged Anegada farmers to market their eggs more.
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