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UPDATE: Leonie Thompson not guilty of wounding sisters
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The woman who was accused of stabbing two sisters during an alleged altercation on June 26, 2011 was moments ago, June 6, 2013 found not guilty in the High Court.
Prison Officers honoured for service beyond call of duty
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A number of prison officers have come in for recognition for their efforts in preventing a recent stabbing incident from escalating at Her Majesty’s Prison and for their part played in the recapture of an inmate that had escaped from the facility.
Hurricane Message By Premier Of The Virgin Islands
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Dear fellow Virgin Islanders and residents of the Virgin Islands. We are officially in the Atlantic Hurricane Season from June 1 to November 30. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts that there is a 70 percent likelihood of 13 to 20 named storms, of which seven to 11 could become hurricanes, including three to six major hurricanes.
Tenders Invited For Replacement Of Sewerage Pipelines In East End Area
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Government of the Virgin Islands remains committed to completing the National Sewerage Project.
Public servants urged to serve with enthusiasm in these 'trying times'
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith has called on public servants to serve with increased enthusiasm and motivation during these "trying times" being experienced in the Territory.
Public concerned about unanswered questions on Cruise Pier Project
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI - Representative for the Third District Hon. Julian Fraser, RA is not sitting comfortably with the National Democratic Party (NDP) government’s dodging and refusing to answer pertinent questions in the House of Assembly (HoA). This is reportedly leading to a high level of concern in the public domain especially as it relates to the Cruise Ship Pier park project.
Bridging the Gap - Public Service Week begins on June 2, 2013
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Recently hailed as the best public service in the world, by President of the Virgin Islands Civil Service Association (VICSA) Ms Tasha K. Bertie, public service workers are encouraged to get together as the Virgin Islands observes Public Service week from June 2, 2013.
Lions roar over Philipinos in latest BVI Basketball Federation action
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Basketball Federation summer league continued last night, May 31, 2013 with three games, which pulled off some stiff level of competition.
Justice John pours out heart to Hart in sentencing
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Matthew Hart, 35, was yesterday May 29, 2013 sentenced to four years imprisonment by Justice Kelvin John, who while passing the sentence, poured his heart out to Hart saying repeatedly how much he felt for the young man as he thought he had lots of potential and should give himself a chance at a better life.
No more fowl fighting in $90K Belle Vue Gym – Hon. Maduro-Caines
BELLE VUE, Tortola, VI – There was one universal message being told at the ceremony to mark the re-opening of the Belle Vue gym and community centre last night, May 28, 2013 and that was for the care and protection of the facility. “It’s been a long time coming but it’s finally here we still have a lot of work to do but the work will continue and it will get done sooner than later,” said Representative of the Sixth District Hon. Alvera Maduro-Caines.