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Late night high-speed boat chase reported in WE; Shots allegedly fired
WEST END, Tortola, VI- Local and US Virgin Islands law enforcement authorities were allegedly engaged in a high-speed boat chase in the West End area of Tortola last night, August 25, 2024.
Power knocked out in parts of Tortola & JvD as car crashes into utility pole in WE
WEST END, Tortola, VI- As far as Jost van Dyke was affected when a car brought down a utility pole at West End, Tortola this afternoon, June 18, 2024.
Power temporarily cut in parts of West End due to boat mishap
WEST END, Tortola, VI – Parts of West End Tortola are currently without power after a boat has inadvertently hooked onto some lines, causing damage to the infrastructure officials from the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) have informed.
Drive-by shooting in West End
WEST END, Tortola, VI- Reports reaching our news centre indicate a drive-by shooting in the West End area this evening, Friday, September 1, 2023.
Vehicle found with gunshots near boat fire scene in West End- RVIPF
WEST END, Tortola, VI- Police are said to be investigating reports of a vehicle found with gunshots “within close proximity” of the boat fire at West End early this morning, August 16, 2023.
Powerboat burns in West End
WEST END, Tortola, VI- A powerboat was destroyed by fire in West End, Tortola early this morning, Wednesday, August 16, 2023.
UPDATE: Man shot on Zion Hill identified as Joel Samuel aka 'Joey'
ZION HILL, Tortola, VI- The person who was injured in a shooting on Zion Hill on the western end of Tortola last evening, January 26, 2023, has been identified as Joel Samuel aka 'Joey'.
At least one injured in 2-vehicle collision in West End
WEST END, Tortola, VI- At least one person, a female, has reportedly been injured in a vehicular accident near the laundromat near Big Ben's Gas Station, in the area referred to as Freshwater Pond, on the western end of Tortola.
German firm proposes organic futuristic design for WE Ferry Terminal
WEST END, Tortola, VI – More preliminary design plans for the new West End Ferry Dock in the Virgin Islands (VI) have indicated that the facility could feature futuristic green design elements tailored to the VI’s local climate with flood protection to account for rising sea levels.
Khori Prince reportedly missing since December 31, 2021
WEST END, Tortola, VI- The family of Khori Prince has reported him missing since December 31, 2021, and police are now carrying out investigations.