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July 12th, 2023
'These crashes are warnings'- Sandra Phillip-Hodge

ROAD TWN, Tortola, VI- Commentator, local author and 'prayer warrior' Sandra Phillip-Hodge has said the “unprecedented” vehicular accidents in the [British] Virgin Islands may be a warning from God and survivors should submit to Him.

June 13th, 2022
7 of 8 serious collisions in 2022 are scooter-related- RVIPF

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has pointed out the alarming rate of accidents and serious injuries involving motor scooters in the territory’s roadways and has said not enough care and attention are being exercised by riders.

January 26th, 2022
Skelton-Cline says RVIPF’s handling of traffic accidents archaic & inefficient

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Host of the Honestly Speaking radio show Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) handling of vehicular accidents in this modern era is archaic.

January 18th, 2021
Motor scooter rider fled scene after accident, checked in @ hospital- RVIPF

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has again raised concerns with the frequent amount of collisions involving motor scooters/cycles on the territory’s roadways, noting that of the five accidents with injuries recorded last week, three involved motor scooters.

June 26th, 2020
Scooter ban extended to further 3 weeks

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The 3-week scooter ban put in place by Government on June 4, 2020, has been extended for a further 3 weeks, according to information published in the Government of the Virgin Islands Official Gazatte on June 25, 2020.

June 25th, 2020
‘Your life matters!’ Premier Fahie tells scooter riders

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has called on scooter riders in the Virgin Islands to comply with the road safety guidelines because their lives matter.

February 8th, 2018
'I got into 3 accidents' due to bad parking by others- Premier Smith

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Noting that he has been the victim of some three vehicular accidents due to bad parking by others along roadsides, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL) announced during the Sixth District consultation meeting that he is in support of having zoning regulations in the Territory.

July 19th, 2017
The Scooter is still King to get around in VI [See video]

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Scooter riders in the Virgin Islands are always getting bashed for their riding skills or lack thereof, not wearing helmets, and when you hear about a scooter it's most often about an accident.

June 24th, 2017
VG hit by two automobile accidents; Persons sent to hospital

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - It seems as if the sister island of Virgin Gorda is keeping pace with Tortola, as reports reaching our newsroom indicate that there has also been two accidents today, June 24, 2017 on that island.

June 24th, 2017
Persons injured in 2 separate vehicular accidents on Tortola

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- At least three persons have been taken to Peebles Hospital following two separate vehicular accidents on the main island of Tortola today, June 24, 2017.

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