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Truck knocks out power in Fat Hogs Bay & Long Swamp
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- Residents of Fat Hogs Bay and Long Swamp on the eastern end of Tortola were left without power this morning, April 1, 2025, after a pickup truck struck a utility pole in the Fat Hogs Bay area.
Chalwell family blocks roadwork on disputed land @ Fat Hogs Bay
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- A family in Fat Hogs Bay is actively protesting the use of its family property for a stretch of roadway in Fat Hogs Bay on Tortola, going as far as putting down poles on the disputed area.
Suzuki Grand Vitara stolen from owner’s yard
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- Another vehicle has been reported stolen on Tortola.
UPDATE: 60 bales of cocaine seized following boat chase- RVIPF
EAST END, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has said the joint operation between the US Virgin Islands and local authorities last night, March 5, 2024, has resulted in the most substantial sea seizure to date, as some 60 bales of cocaine were seized.
2 charged after drugs found in vehicle @ Fat Hogs Bay
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Two young men, including an 18-year-old, are facing drugs and firearm charges, after officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) intercepted a suspicious vehicle after 11:00 PM on October 28, 2023, while on routine patrol in the Fat Hog’s Bay area.
One Mart Supermarket in East End opens today
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- ‘The People’s Store’ One Mart Supermarket will open its East End location at 5:00pm today, July 28, 2022, nearly two years after it broke grounds to construct the 30,000 square foot shopping centre in Fat Hogs Bay, Tortola.
Tarris Hill Associates approved by Cabinet to build social home in Fat Hogs Bay
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the Government of the Virgin Islands continues to try to meet the needs of its people in these challenging times, a new social home is to be constructed in Fat Hogs Bay, Tortola.
Female reportedly injured after vehicle turns turtle @ Fat Hogs Bay
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI – Information just coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that a female reportedly sustained injuries after her vehicle overturned in Fat Hogs Bay on the eastern end of Tortola, this afternoon, Friday, October 15, 2021.
Powerboat allegedly 'flies' ashore during 'speed test' @ Fat Hogs Bay
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- The captain of a powerboat miraculously escaped serious injuries when his vessel flew out of the water and ended up several yards ashore during an alleged "speed test" at Fat Hogs Bay, Tortola on Tuesday, August 24, 2021.
Vehicle slams into light pole @ Fat Hogs Bay
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- A driver of an SUV was rushed to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital this afternoon, July 12, 2021, after his vehicle slammed into a light pole at Fat Hogs Bay, on the main island of Tortola.

