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Motorists can be charged up to 6 months after traffic offence - 'Super cop'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Many road users may not know that officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) have up to six months to report and charge for traffic violations. And, according to well known traffic officer Glen Callwood aka 'Super cop', it is then up to the court to do its job and take further action.
99% of motorcyclists using roads incorrectly- Super Cop
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Motorcyclists continue to be a traffic nuisance especially in the Road Town area of Tortola in the Virgin Islands (VI), according to one of the most feared Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Traffic Officers, Mr Glen Callwood, best known as 'Super Cop'.
Nurses honoured in weeklong celebrations
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Observed under the Theme, “Nurses – A voice to lead – Health for all” Nurses Week 2019 across the Territory was celebrated in a number of ways both by the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) and the corporate community.
Safer roads before bigger bikes – CoP Matthews
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Commissioner of Police, Michael B. Matthews is of the opinion, the Government must make roads safer and ensure education takes place before legalising the introduction of larger CC motorcycles in the territory.
Too many complaints @ Immigration Dep’t - Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has announced some sweeping changes coming to the Virgin Islands (VI) Immigration Department following several complains over its operation.
Who is Genevieve Glatsky? Tabloid reporter attacks VINO & HoA Speaker
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - It is Déjà Vu again, as over the past 24 hours, the Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) news centre has been flooded with phone calls over an article written by local tabloid 'The BVI Beacon’ in which one of their rookie reporters, Ms Genevieve Glatsky attacked the number one media house in the Virgin Islands (VI).
‘I am an advocate of free speech’ – Speaker Willock
Road Town, Tortola, VI - New Speaker of the Virgin Islands (VI) Fourth House of Assembly (HoA), Honourable Julian Willock, says the territory has absolutely nothing to fear regarding his ability to be fair and unbiased in the HoA, since he has a history of advocating for free speech and speaking out for the rights of voiceless people.
‘Lights at refurb B/Ball court averted more deaths’ - Rymer on HG shooting
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - While many have been critical about the refurbishing of the Huntums Ghut Basketball Court facilitated by Virgin Islands Party's (VIP) Fifth District Candidate, Mr Kye M. Rymer, many are convinced that had the area not been lit due to the recent works, more persons might have been killed during the horrific shooting on the evening of Sunday, February 13, 2019, in the area.