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Man wanted for murder in USVI believed to be hiding out in territory- RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Police Information Office reports that the RVIPF are requesting that members of the community keep a look out for Shandos Powell, also known as “Sharky”.
St Thomas native fined for cannabis possession
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Eric Phillips, 56, received some sage advice from Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards when he appeared before the court today, November 1, 2013 charged with possession of a controlled drug.
UPDATE: Leave It to Bern wins debut race in St Thomas
ST. THOMAS, USVI – Tortola’s debut horse, Leave It To Bern, emerged victorious in the Joseph "Bob Love" Sprauve Memorial Race today, September 15, 2013 at the Clinton E. Phipps racetrack in St Thomas.
Leave it to Bern among some 12 debutants at USVI’s Labour Day Races
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Tortola horses Leave it to Bern, Good Boy Daddy and Winaholic join a slew of horses making their debut in the re-arranged Labour Day races at the Clinton E. Phipps Racetrack on St Thomas, USVI on Sunday September 15, 2013.
Resident rubbishes Premier’s claims of little price difference in St. Thomas
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – One resident has claimed that after doing the math following Premier Smith’s assertions that there is little difference between local prices and those in St Thomas, they have realised that this is not the case.
No new relief measures expected from gov’t for shoppers - Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier Dr the Hon. D. Orlando Smith has stated that no relief measures are expected from government for local shoppers. While assuring residents that after taking all factors into consideration, there is very little difference in prices between goods purchased in St Thomas and those purchased locally.
UPDATE: Freeman's court matter heading for record as oldest!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Although finally accompanied by his attorney, Gerry Freeman, 48, was still unsuccessful in having his case proceed before the Magistrate’s Court at John's Hole yesterday, July 24, 2013.
UPDATE: Its official, No Easter races for 2013-President Smith-Aaron
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – As was first and accurately reported by Virgin Islands News Online on March 27, 2013, President of the VI Horse Owners' Association Mrs Karen Smith-Aaron moments ago confirmed to this news site in an exclusive interview from overseas that the Easter horse races at Ellis Thomas Downs scheduled for April 7, have been cancelled.
Mr James Alfred Taylor scores a 100!
JOHNSON'S GHUT, Tortola, VI – Mr James A. Taylor attained the age of 100 years yesterday March 24, 2013, a milestone that was celebrated with his immediate family, relatives, friends neighbours and the Government of the Virgin Islands.
Sen. Alvin Williams Jr.: 'I Engaged in ... Racketeering as a Senator'
By St Thomas Source
St Thomas, USVI - St. Thomas Sen. Alvin Williams asked the court to let him plead guilty to one federal racketeering charge from a nine-count indictment Monday, the same day his term of office as a V.I. Legislature expired with the swearing in of the 30th Legislature.