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Military exercise in VI?

This military helicopter was spotted flying low in the area of West End, Tortola this morning, July 24, 2017. Photo: Team of Reporters
The aerial exercise is said to be military in nature; however, no other details have been forthcoming. Photo: Team of Reporters
The aerial exercise is said to be military in nature; however, no other details have been forthcoming. Photo: Team of Reporters
It is unclear whether the military exercise is being conducted by the British or Americans. Photo: Team of Reporters
It is unclear whether the military exercise is being conducted by the British or Americans. Photo: Team of Reporters
WEST END, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islands News Online’s roving camera around 9:00 A.M. today, July 24, 2017 captured a military helicopter doing some surveillance work on the western end of Tortola.

The helicopter appeared to be flying low, taking photos and circling in a particular area in West End.

Our roving reporter called the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA), who referred us to Diana D. Maduro who we were told is responsible for public relations.

She then referred us to a Coy Levons, the Director of Operations, who informed us that the control tower was advised that the operation of the military exercise must not be released to the public.

We were on hold for close to fifteen (15) minutes for the Director of Civil Aviation, Mr Denniston S. Fraser, but he never responded to our calls.

It is unclear who is doing the military exercise, whether it is the British or Americans. The objective of the exercise in the Virgin Islands jurisdiction is unclear.

We will update our readers if information becomes clear.

28 Responses to “Military exercise in VI?”

  • ................ (24/07/2017, 11:16) Like (5) Dislike (5) Reply
    Uncle sam on his way
  • hahah (24/07/2017, 11:19) Like (14) Dislike (5) Reply
    them man looking for them weed patches don't be a clown...they know the west got the best work...take a pound sell it to a town man
  • My girl (24/07/2017, 11:20) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Oh my !
  • m&m (24/07/2017, 11:26) Like (22) Dislike (4) Reply
    Hope they came for them 2 NDP crooked Ministers
    • Stopthesheeit!! (24/07/2017, 12:38) Like (6) Dislike (24) Reply
      Shut your pup up. Allyou always quick to call down you own and want to see them lock up. There are more people with worst motives than who you calling crooked Ministers. They love this country. Time to unite; time to unite not fight. Find out what will hurt us most, not our Ministers. Ole jack-o-pot!!
      • @ stopthesheeit (24/07/2017, 14:30) Like (14) Dislike (3) Reply
        so you happy to justify corruption and thieving public funds??? you are the jack-o-pot boss
  • Dey coming back for bob (24/07/2017, 12:15) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
    Das da word
  • Sawda (24/07/2017, 13:00) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    July 25th Verdict..Sad BVI Sad.....
  • german (24/07/2017, 13:30) Like (6) Dislike (9) Reply
    Sig Heil! If its American doing this in British territory, that's Nazi. If it's British doing this in their own territory
    it's still Nazi. But you're supposed to 'not see', get it? "I know NOTHING!"
  • Vg man (24/07/2017, 13:42) Like (8) Dislike (3) Reply
    It was also VG over the hills.Wha aya need look for aya don't.
  • .......... (24/07/2017, 15:58) Like (2) Dislike (6) Reply
    It's so silly that the best they can do is fly around looking for weed plantations......and whatever else they are doing....
  • Duke of Windsor (24/07/2017, 16:02) Like (0) Dislike (3) Reply
    I say, I've dropped my crumpet!
  • Liat 521 (24/07/2017, 16:28) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    its just new Governor site seeing
  • Scary Mary (24/07/2017, 16:30) Like (5) Dislike (3) Reply
    "It is unclear who is doing the military exercise, whether it is the British or Americans."

    I believe it was a Lynx HMA.8 or similar model, that was recently retired by the British Navy. It buzzed around the Romney Park - Zion Hill - Freshwater Pond area this morning for 8 to 10 minutes. It was flying pretty low, had the door wide open and was pretty loud.

    It did several circles in the area before flying off towards the east end of the island. If they were trying to keep this exercise quite, they sure didn't do a very good job of it! I can't imagine who was running this exercise. The British Navy paints their equipment gray and this machine was the typical U.S. army green. I didn't notice any markings on it, but I seriously doubt it is U.S. owned.

    • tretretrete (24/07/2017, 20:09) Like (1) Dislike (5) Reply
      Reminds me, if I am not mistaken, tomorrow is decision day regarding an extradition case. Perhaps they are sizing up the area for possible landing just in case. Wonder if this is why the Governor is sticking around.
    • pat (24/07/2017, 22:35) Like (1) Dislike (12) Reply
      in any case, it is noise pollution and an irritation. Like island tours that hover over houses.
      west end is already in the flight path to Beef Island with descending planes every hour and more.
      It is getting worse. So much for quiet paradise.
  • wize up (24/07/2017, 18:55) Like (5) Dislike (4) Reply
    Police in helicopter looking for marijuana(ask Jacob miller).he sang about it many many years ago so that is nothing new: what them need to do is fly over and drop some cash!!!!
    • roots (24/07/2017, 22:57) Like (12) Dislike (2) Reply
      Wize up. It's John Holt who sang the song Police in helicopter. Not Jacob Miller.
      You need to be dub wize also :-)
      • wize up (25/07/2017, 00:43) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
        @ roots: yes I; it was John holt who actually sang that rhythm: top tranking lyrics
  • family man (24/07/2017, 19:52) Like (8) Dislike (3) Reply
    Shame on you. A helpful hand is what is extended. Thank you Royal Navy. Please enjoy our hospitality while you conduct your duties.
  • VG (25/07/2017, 06:45) Like (0) Dislike (3) Reply
    Why are they here?
  • we the people (25/07/2017, 07:10) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    Thanks VINO after your story they now saying what happen and why they flying so low

    Thank you vino you are the real number 1
  • john holt (25/07/2017, 09:00) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    "police in helicopter ah search feh marijuana"


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