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UPDATE: Trial delayed for Officers accused of beating youth
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The trial involving interdicted Police Officers, Wendell Anthony and Marvin Robinson hit a snag when the duo appeared before the Magistrate’s Court yesterday, March 24, 2014 for continuation.
Digicel says thank you with prepaid local calls & free post paid smartphones
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI –As a thank you, Digicel BVI is once again shouting its prepaid customers with free Digicel-to-Digicel calls all weekend long. Free Digi-to Digi local calling will be available from 5pm on Friday, March 14 until midnight on Sunday, March 16. All prepaid customers will be able to make as many calls as they like, to any local Digicel number.
UPDATE: Eldrys Todman found guilty of burglary
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Eldrys Todman who was before the High Court for a burglary committed in 2010, was today February 18, 2014 found guilty for the crime.
Man denies assaulting another with pool ball
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Keshore Rambharrack denied assaulting another man with a pool ball when he appeared before the Magistrate’s Court on February 14, 2014.
Day 2 of Opposition boycott of HOA!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Opposition today February 11, 2014, continued their boycott of the budget debates at the Fourth Sitting of the Third Session of the Second House of Assembly following their ongoing dissatisfaction with Government’s scheduling of budget debates and for disregarding the Opposition.
Mr Aaron Hill named champion farmer 2013
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – On the occasion of the official opening of Farmers’ Week 2014 on Tortola Mr Aaron Hill was announced champion farmer for 2013 and Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Dr. the Honourable Kedrick D. Pickering recommended proposals to improve the agriculture sector.
Flying tent injures arm of Int'l Motors customer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A man whose name is unknown at this time was said to have been rushed to the Peebles Hospital after a tent from the A. O. Shirley Recreation Grounds was uprooted by heavy winds and flew over to the premises of International Motors, injuring his arm in the process.
The Price we pay for the Games they Play
By Alfred C. Frett
The Stock Market and Poverty reside at opposite ends of the spectrum but share the commonality that they both rise & fall together… That is, the higher the Stock Market for the Few, the wider the Income Disparity Gap and consequently the higher the Poverty lever for the Masses… It is no longer secret how Wealth is concentrated in the hands of a few as the Poor increase in number.
Donald E. de Castro renews call for Workers’ Union executive body
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Acting President of the Virgin Islands Workers' Union (VIWU) Donald E. de Castro is appealing to members to come forward to reestablish their executive board on the verge of celebrating its 10th Anniversary of existence in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Taddy Bay Airport in Virgin Gorda closes
BEEF ISLAND, VI - The BVI Airports Authority advises the travelling public that the Taddy Bay Airport in Virgin Gorda will be closed from Monday 3rd February through Thursday 6th February 2014.
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