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Former St. Lucian Minister Is BVI’s Acting Magistrate…
Velon Leo John OBE, took up duties at the Magistrate’s Court yesterday, Wednesday December 4, as Acting Magistrate. The St. Lucian national will be acting on behalf of Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards...
05 Dec 2013
Great Bargains For Game Lovers At Mickey Mania!
Kicking back and relaxing with your favourite video game is a great way to have fun especially during the holidays, but at Mickey Mania every day is a game day, and just might be the place you will wa...
05 Dec 2013
Taxi Drivers Appeal To Customers With New Plans
Over 30 taxi operators have come up with new initiatives including a customer reward card to appeal to passengers primarily local travellers. Last evening, members of the media were shown the pl...
05 Dec 2013
BVI Certifies First Teen CERT In Region
Students of Secondary schools across the Territory successfully completed a seven weeks training with certification in Disaster Management making them the first teen Community Emergency Response Team ...
05 Dec 2013
Staff Shortage Plaguing DPP Office; Succession Plan Instituted …
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) office is faced with a staff shortage but its head has instituted a succession plan. In his 2012 annual repo…
Trial For Todman Delayed Again
Despite the previous promise for a definite start in the case against Salehe Todman the matter was adjourned in the Magistrates Court today June 6, wh…
BVI Totals 24 Tax Information Agreements After Signing With Canada
In demonstrating its commitment to enhancing international relations, the Government of the Virgin Islands has in place a total of 24 Tax Informati…
Steve Harvey Introduces Viewers to British Virgin Islands
-Host gives worldwide audience glimpse into Nature’s Little Secrets Famous comedian and talk show host Steve Harvey introduced his global au…
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One Mart Brings ‘Christmas Spirit’ To Adina Donovan Home
One Mart Supermarket is bringing some Christmas cheer to the residents of the Adina Donovan Home for the Elderly. Mrs. Judith Vanterpool, Vice President and Chief Operations Officer at One Mart Supermarket, yesterday Wednesday December 4, 2013 made a timely presentation of some elegant furniture, to Acting... Read more
Woman Abducted From Home; Suspect In Custody
Police arrested a man on suspicion of aggravated burglary with possible charges of kidnapping and attempted murder pending for forcibly removing a woman from her home and running a vehicle over her. According to a Police report, the female victim who was found on the side of the road in Cox... Read more
Police Continue Fight To End Gang Violence
Intelligence Manager of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, Sergeant Ivor Fraser, is of the view that gangs in the Territory have always been swept under the rugs. According to the veteran lawman, research shows that gang has since been operating in the British Virgin Islands since 1996, and a total... Read more
Improved Ferry Schedules And Services For Travellers
Starting this winter, getting to and around the British Virgin Islands (BVI) is much easier. Ferry companies in the BVI are offering new and updated ferry transportation schedules that provide travellers, tourists, visitors and the local population with various itineraries to meet their travel needs as they arrive and depart... Read more
Style BVI To Host First Hair Battle & Beauty Expo
Hair-stylists from over 14 local salons will be showcasing their talent at the Style BVI Hair and Beauty Expo this Sunday, December 8. The first annual competition will be held at the Paragon Center, located in Fish Bay. The competition kicks off at 5:00 p.m. will be bursting with scores of... Read more
Kiddies Athletics Christmas Camp Set For Dec. 16
As a follow up to its inaugural Kiddies Athletics Camp held in Capoons Bay during the summer, the BVI Athletics Association will hold a similar camp at the Greenland Recreation Grounds, December 16-21. The camp which costs $35 and runs from 5-6:30 p.m., targets children 4-14 years, according to the Association’s... Read more
Cedar Students Win Best Business Concept Competition
Three teams of students converged on the Moorings Conference room on Friday afternoon, all armed with outstanding Power Point presentations, a culmination of two months of research and development for their new businesses to be launched into the BVI/Caribbean markets. The teams, consisting of two from the Elmore Stoutt High School... Read more
Residents Encouraged To Vote For Miss Earth BVI In Philippines
Online Voting for Miss Eco-Beauty 2013 will close on December 5, 12:00 noon and residents are being encouraged to vote for Ms. Kimberly Herbert, the BVI's representative at the Miss Earth Pageant underway in the Philippines. Persons can vote via www.statictab.com/5cygtvw The pageant takes place this Saturday... Read more
Crafts Alive Vendors Not Satisfied
Vendors operating at the crafts alive village are not happy with the conditions under which they are operating and have also complained about not making money. During a meeting yesterday, December 3 with Communications and Works Minister Hon. Mark Vanterpool, the vendors raised a number of... Read more
Presentation Tackles Gang Awareness In Schools
In an effort to eradicate early signs of gang -related issues in schools, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force collaborated with their counterparts in neighbouring St. Thomas to host a Gang Awareness Presentation today, at the Sports Complex in Road Town. The presentation will continue tomorrow Wednesday December 4, with students... Read more
Club Ecstasy To Make Impact On BVI’s Nightlife
Finally the British Virgin Islands will have a world class Night Club and Sports Bar. Club Ecstasy in Virgin Gorda will commence operations on Saturday December 7, at 9pm. According to management, “It is not often that a new venue opens in Virgin Gorda, and this is not just any venue... Read more
Duo In VG Bar Shooting Trial Pushed Back
The trial involving two cousins for attempted murder has been pushed back until 2014. Sherman Williams and Jevon Demming are charged in connection for a 2012 shooting incident on Virgin Gorda (VG) outside Rock Cafe'. Yesterday in the high court, the men were scheduled to stand trial however, due to the cleared... Read more
“Expressing Me” Through Spoken Word Poetry
He is young, talented and has a true gift for language. Poet and Christian advocate Giovanni Herbert got his start as a spoken word poet at a tender age, but he knew then that one day he would have the ability to produce rhymes to raise... Read more
PWD Wants Gov't To Buy Machine To Reduce Overlaying Of Asphalt
The territory is in great need of an asphalt milling machine which will eliminate the need for constant overlaying of asphalt, according to the Public Works Department (PWD). The equipment will cost government some $500,000.00. In its 2012 annual report which was made public recently,... Read more
Sessions Hosted To Focus On Health Of VI Population
The Ministry of Health and Social Development is hosting a series of group sessions from December 2 -6, in an effort to mobilise support for healthy communities through partnership, collaboration and active community participation. The sessions will address community development approaches, building capacity for members of community health and wellness councils... Read more
DEFENDING CHAMPS RETAIN OGIER-DELOITE BVI SUNRISE HALF MARATHON TITLES
Defending champion Shane DeGannes of the U.S. Virgin Islands, was probably a bit too hyped during Saturday’s 8th Ogier-BVI Sunrise Half Marathon, which attracted more than 100 participants for the first time. With St. Thomas counterpart Michael Thompson coming to compete after winning the M2M 8 mile run which he organized,... Read more
BREAKING NEWS: Simmonds Jailed For 5 Years; Edwards Picks Up 12 Years
Justice Vicki Ann Ellis sentenced Rodney Simmonds Jr. to seven years in prison and Yan Edwards 12 years in prison for conspiracy to murder Melbourne Francis known as Trouble. She sentenced the men this morning. Simmonds will only serve five years in prison since his time spent on remand has been... Read more
Gov’t Moves To Control Rat Infestation
The Department of Waste Management in collaboration with the Environmental Health Division has taken a unified approach to control the growth of the rodent population on Tortola. Chief Environmental Health Officer, Mr. Carnel Smith told the Department of Information and Public Relations, “The Rodent Control Programme which started in mid-November is... Read more
Opinion: Corruption- The Nigerian Model Of Living In Hell
This is the first of a series of stories warning of the destructive consequences of corruption to Virgin Islands prosperity and development. Corruption is a diabolical monster, robbing present and future generations. The Nigerian corruption model is stated in this first article. The story warns leaders contemplating corruption of corruption’s... Read more
Leslie McKenzie Spared Jail Time Over Going Equipped To Steal
Leslie McKenzie has to avoid problems with the law for the next two years or he will have to fork up $2,000 or spend four months in prison. McKenzie, 26 was sentenced last Friday, by Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards for going equipped to steal in relation to an incident at... Read more
One Mart Brings ‘Christmas Spirit’ To Adina Donovan Home
One Mart Supermarket is bringing some Christmas cheer to the residents of the Adina Donovan Home for the Elderly. Mrs. Judith Vanterpool, Vice President and Chief Operations Officer at One Mart Supermarket, yesterday Wednesday December 4, 2013 made a timely presentation of some elegant furniture, to Acting Manager of the Adina Donovan Home for the Elderly, Mrs. Jacqueline Donovan. In her remarks, Mrs. Vanterpool pointed out, that it is a very good thing when companies can give blessings to other companies and organizations. “In particular today, One Mart is extremely happy to bless…
Woman Abducted From Home; Suspect In Custody
Police arrested a man on suspicion of aggravated burglary with possible charges of kidnapping and attempted murder pending for forcibly removing a woman from her home and running a vehicle over her. According to a Police report, the female victim who was found on the side of the road in Cox Heath around 2am Tuesday morning with visible injuries stated that she was asleep in her home in Sea Cows Bay when a male entered, placed an object to her throat and demanded money. Her assailant then proceeded to tie her hands and cover her face…
Police Continue Fight To End Gang Violence
Intelligence Manager of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, Sergeant Ivor Fraser, is of the view that gangs in the Territory have always been swept under the rugs. According to the veteran lawman, research shows that gang has since been operating in the British Virgin Islands since 1996, and a total of 13 gangs has been recorded so far. “Some have died their own death, but there are still active gangs, and a number of the present gangs have emerged out of our school systems. Gangs are not illegal, but when they are involved in criminal activities…
Improved Ferry Schedules And Services For Travellers
Starting this winter, getting to and around the British Virgin Islands (BVI) is much easier. Ferry companies in the BVI are offering new and updated ferry transportation schedules that provide travellers, tourists, visitors and the local population with various itineraries to meet their travel needs as they arrive and depart the islands. Road Town Fast Ferry has added the vessel Provincetown 3 to their fleet for the season. The new ferry has the capacity to seat 149 passengers and operates seven days a week. Inter-Island Ferry has commenced once monthly service to Anegada from Tortola on the…
Style BVI To Host First Hair Battle & Beauty Expo
Hair-stylists from over 14 local salons will be showcasing their talent at the Style BVI Hair and Beauty Expo this Sunday, December 8. The first annual competition will be held at the Paragon Center, located in Fish Bay. The competition kicks off at 5:00 p.m. will be bursting with scores of presentations and the salon industry’s hottest hair fashions first –hand. The one-day hair and beauty celebration organised by Mr. Aymen Husein, Mr. Nathan Wong and Ms. Latoya Cotton - will be a major attraction as talented hairstylists and beauticians along with their models, are sure to…
Kiddies Athletics Christmas Camp Set For Dec. 16
As a follow up to its inaugural Kiddies Athletics Camp held in Capoons Bay during the summer, the BVI Athletics Association will hold a similar camp at the Greenland Recreation Grounds, December 16-21. The camp which costs $35 and runs from 5-6:30 p.m., targets children 4-14 years, according to the Association’s Vice President Steve Augustine, an IAAF Certified course instructor who is spearheading the program. Children can be dropped off at 4:45 p.m. and collected by 6:45 p.m. “We are looking at introducing the children to the different aspects of athletics,” Augustine said. “We have age…
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$20M Spent From IPOC Funds-Premier
Government has utilised just over $20M from the IPOC funds with close to $3M remaining to utilised, disclosed Premier and Finance Minister Hon. Dr. Orlando... Read more
Carnival Pull Out: Gov't To Continue Talks
Premier Hon. Dr. Orlando Smith said government will continue talks with all cruise …
Gov’t Confirms Cruise Line Port Calls- Carnival Breeze Arrives Today
Signalling the start of a productive tourism season, over 3,600 passenger and crew member…
Opposition Member Praises NDP For Hong Kong Office Set Up
The National Democratic Party (NDP) government came in for praises over its establishm…
Former St. Lucian Minister Is BVI’s Acti…
Velon Leo John OBE, took up duties at the Magistrate’s Court yesterday, Wednesday December 4, as Acting Magistrate. The St. Lucian national will be acting on behalf of Senior Magistrate... Read more
Great Bargains For Game Lovers At Mickey Mania!
Kicking back and relaxing with your favourite video game is a great way to have fun especially …
Taxi Drivers Appeal To Customers With New Plans
Over 30 taxi operators have come up with new initiatives including a customer reward card to …
BVI Certifies First Teen CERT In Region
Students of Secondary schools across the Territory successfully completed a seven weeks trainin…
Filipinos In BVI Deeply Affected By Phil…
Filipinos in the BVI have been brought closer together as they try to rally support to help those affected by Super typhoon Haiyan, which struck... Read more
Edwards & Simmonds Return To Court Today For Sentencing
Yan Edwards and Rodney Simmonds Jr, who were found guilty of conspiring to kill Melbourne…
Men In Cruise Dock Drug Bust To Face Retrial In 2014
The four men facing numerous charges in connection with the August 2012 drug bust at…
Man On Trial For Befriending Woman Then Abducting & Raping Her
Ikeido Thomas is currently before a nine member jury and high court judge for charges in …
Harmonix To Release Single ‘Get Tested’ …
As part of celebrations for World AIDS Day on Sunday December 1, Harmonix a local group, will be releasing their new single ‘Get Tested’. The song penned... Read more
VG To Host Wellness Fair Today
The Department of Human Resources will be hosting a Wellness Fair today, Friday 25, on …
Fahie Stands By School Lunch Program
Former Education Minister Hon. Andrew Fahie has outlined that the decision to introduce a sch…
Students Sat Primary Five ExamToday
More than 400 primary school students are writing the Primary Five Examination today, but if …
Legislators Aim Fire at the Media
Minister for Education and Culture, Hon. Myron Walwyn expressed concern over what he described as an attempt by a certain online media entity to put Virgin Islanders and Belongers against... Read more
Premier Withdraws Financial Audit Report; To Be Re-Tabled
Premier and Minister for Finance, Hon. Dr. D. Orlando Smith has withdrawn from the …
Treasury Under Attack
Despite the alarming results and the poor fiscal management of the territories finances be…
Fraser and Speaker Face off over Missing Questions
Speaker of the House of Assembly, Hon. Ingrid Scatliffe-Moses took exception to what she…
WILLIAMSON NIPS SUKHU FRO CERES JUICES 1…
Organizers couldn’t have scripted a better finish to decide the men’s division winner in the 2013 Ceres Juices 10K Series finale—a one race showdown to crown the champion and an... Read more
SUKHU, ONIAISH WIN CERES JUICES 10K SERIES OPENER
Ravi Sukhu and his training partner NiMande Oniasih, kicked off the Ceres Juices 10K Series wit…
Youth Cricket Is Alive
Virgin Gorda and Tortola clashed during a West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) Grassroot inter-clus…
Top Six Teams Will Battle At Digicel Twenty/20 Cricket Tournament
The first round of the 2013 Digicel Twenty/20 Cricket Tournament came to an exciting climax at …
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