MOVING NOTICE: Dear customers of Sunshine GM Store, we regret to inform you that we will be moving to our old location on Main Street, across from the Anglican Church in the green One Stop Mall building. The move will take place around or after the 12th day of May, 2008. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. For further info please contact us at 494-4894. - Management
2 men arrested in police operation on JVD Police Information Office 09.MAY.08 Police have confirmed that two men have been arrested in an early morning operation on Jost Van Dyke on Thursday May 8th 2008.
In the early hours of Thursday May 8th 2008 Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force mounted an operation on Jost Van Dyke to execute a search warrant on the premises of Isaiah Frett at Great Harbour. During the search a quantity of cocaine, cannabis and cannabis plants were recovered. [More]
Deputy Director of Culture Mrs. Brenda Lettsome Tye is seen here with members of the International Museum Week Committee after a press conference held on May 6.
Government Information Service 09.MAY.08 The Department of Culture will showcase four of the Territory’s local museums during the week of May 18 to 23 in an effort to sensitise and educate the community especially the youth on the importance of museums in a society.
The theme for the week will be “Museums as Agents of Social Change and Development” and the museums to be showcased are the Old Government House Museum; the Virgin Islands Folk Museum; the 1780 Lower Estate Sugar Works Museum; and the Virgin Islands Maritime Museum. [More]
MS. PUBLIC SERVICE 2008 The public is invited to attend Ms. Public Service 2008 under the theme “Public Servants Displaying Excellence and Pride” at the Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall on Friday, May 30 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased from the Central Administration Building Help Desk, the contestants and members of the pageant committee. Tickets are $10 adults ($15 at the door) and $5 children ($10 at the door). Please come out and support the contestants.
PI into Bat Cave armed robbery continues
The preliminary inquiry (PI) into charges of armed robberies against two young men from Belle Vue continued in the Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 7th May before Senior Magistrate Valerie Stephens. The accused men, Nicoy Scatliffe, 19, and Kareem Durante, 20, are jointly charged with five counts of robbery and one count of aggravated burglary. READ MORE
Belle Vue men fined in common assault case Adrian Fahie, Bevaughn Herbert and Milton Fahie, all of Belle Vue, were all convicted and fined when they re-appeared in the Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 5th May. The accused men were jointly charged for common assault, destroying property and damaging property.
The Crown had alleged that the three accused attacked the virtual complainant and smashed the windshield of his pathfinder, during a brawl at Belle Vue (at the Corner- on the block) on 24th November 2007 at about 2:50 pm. READ MORE
PI into bank robbery continues The preliminary inquiry (PI) into charges of armed robbery and related charges against two of three men presently charged for the National Bank of the Virgin Islands armed robbery continued in the Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 6th May 2008 before Senior Magistrate Valerie Stephens.
Craig Stoddard, Oran Jones and Royden Sebastien are presently charged before the court, for the August 15 2007, day-light armed robbery at 10:30 am. READ MORE
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Meet Kimberly George and Alton Bertie, the Hot Persons of the Week for the first week of May. Every Friday we will feature a hot male and female, and at the end of the month, the public will vote for the Hottest Male and Female of the Month. Congratulations to Tira Hodge and Andrew Fleming our Hottest for the Month of April
What are the requirements? None really. Once you're human. Just send us a profile based on the profiles in this article and send us your favourite photo/s. Our view is that everyone is hot, beautiful, handsome and unique. Now check out the profiles and photos of our first hotties. [More]
BVI to host CTO Human Resources Conference Daniel Singh, HLSCC Communications Director 09.MAY.08 The Caribbean Tourism Organisation is currently collaborating with local stakeholders, including Government agencies, to organise its fourth annual tourism human resources conference, which will be held in the British Virgin Islands this month.
The conference will be held from May 21 to 23 at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, Paraquita Bay under the theme Developing Inspirational Leadership for Caribbean Tourism. An organising committee, comprising officials from the College, the Office of the Premier, the BVI Tourist Board, government’s Department of Human Resources and the BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association, has been formed to assist CTO in finalising preparations for the event. [More]
Long Bush man convicted for hit and run A 24-year-old Long Bush man, Halim Scatliffe, has been convicted for a hit and run accident after he was arrested and charges on April 26, 2008 at 3:50 am for reckless driving, damaging property and failing to stop at the scene of a traffic accident.
Scatliffe pleaded guilty to the charges when he re-appeared in court on Friday, 2nd May 2008. [More]
BVI News Online 09.MAY.08 A man who was robbed of his gold chain during the Bobby’s Supermarket robbery in September 2006 was among the four persons giving evidence as the case continued in the High Court today.
Andrew Milton better known as Rattie and George O’Connor are accused of committing the robbery. [More]
BVIslander living in St. Thomas found guilty of illegal entry A BVIslander living in St. Thomas, USVI was fined the maximum of $1,000 when he was sentenced on May 2nd for illegal entry into the BVI.
Joel Benjamin, 53, was found guilty on April 30th, 2008 of illegal entry into the BVI but he had pleaded not guilty to the charge in a previous appearance in court. READ MORE
Did my girl write to Dear Bella?
Dear Bella: My girl has been actig strange and I think its because of you. My friends told me they saw something you wrote that similar to my situation and my girl ain't studying me anymore saying I have too much woman and thing. I wanna know now bella, now that you cause this, what should I do because I hurting. My girl ain't responding. READ MORE
Gov't reaches out to small businesses
Government Information Service The Small Business Bureau, which functions under the Premier’s Office, is urging current and potential small business operators to register for an upcoming series of special workshops entitled “Writing an Effective Business Plan”.
Head of the Small Business Bureau (SBB) Ms. Yvonne Crabbe announced that the workshops are scheduled for next month. They will target anyone who has an idea for a small business, the owners of growing or changing small businesses, struggling small business owners, and prospective borrowers who hope to start a small business. READ MORE
BVI Youth, Jr. Track and Field Championships May 17 By Dean Greenaway The British Virgin Islands Amateur Athletic Association will celebrate World Athletics Day on the new 400 meters Mondo track at the A. O. Shirley Recreation Grounds on May 17, by hosting its first Youth and Jr. Championships on the facility.
Events will range from the 100 to 1500 meters for boys and girls. The meet will be one in a series used to select athletes for the upcoming Leeward Islands Youth and Jr. Championships later in the season. It will also be use to see where some athletes are with their preparations for the July 18-19, Caribbean Union of Teachers Games which the BVI will host. READ MORE
BVICA to apply for ICC membership
Public Relations Officer of the BVI Cricket Association Daniel Singh will represent the territory at a meeting of the International Cricket Council of the Americas being held this weekend in the Cayman Islands.
The meeting, which is a development forum of the ICC Americas, will be held from May 10 to 11 at the Grand Cayman Marriott Resort. While the BVICA is attending the meeting as an observer, Singh’s main task will be to present the association’s formal application for the British Virgin Islands to gain affiliate member status with the ICC. READ MORE
Joint intelligence unit formed Police Information Office Three law enforcement agencies in the territory strengthened their working relationship on 6th May 2008. In November 2006 the Commissioner of Police of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force together with the Heads of Customs and Immigration Departments signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the establishment of a Joint Intelligence Unit (JIU). READ MORE
Lead up to Olympic Day Run begins on May 24
By Dean Greenaway Want a chance to run on the new 400 meter Mondo Track? Two opportunities await you as two 3-mile road races will be held leading up to the annual Olympic Day Run on Saturday, June 21. The Olympic Day Run will be held simultaneously on Tortola and Virgin Gorda.
The first race is scheduled for Saturday, May 24, with the other on Saturday, June 7. The May 24 and June 21 races will start and end on the Mondo track at the A. O. Shirley Recreation Grounds. These two races will begin at the 100 meters starting line as participants will run 250 meters then exit the facility through the south gate, then head towards the Bobby’s Roundabout. READ MORE
Governor attends at Jost Van Dyke Preservation Society public meeting
On the evening of May 6th, the Jost van Dykes Preservation Society hosted an open public meeting with island residents to announce and discuss the launch of the Society's upcoming environmental research and education programme, which is being funded through the UK's Overseas Territory Environmental Programme (OTEP).
Approxiately 25 of the island's 200 inhabitants were in attendance on Tuesday evening at Rudy's Mariner Inn on Great Harbour. The Guest of Honour, His Excellency Governor David Peary, attended to represent the Foreign and Commonwealth Office which funds OTEP initiatives. READ MORE
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First and second for BVI Toastmasters Adenike Sicard-Roberts (BVI) took the prize for the impromptu speaking competition: “Table Topics” at the inaugural Area 6 Contest between all the Virgin Islands Clubs. Clement Warner (St Thomas) was runner up. The Speech Competition was held on Saturday, 3 May at Windward Passage, Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas.
Celeste Fahie (St Croix) won the main event, the Speech Competition and Bobbi Fawcett (BVI) was second. Well known in these parts Celeste Fahie will represent Area 6 at the Caribbean Conference in St Maarten in May 16 – 18th. Area Governor Dennis Dussault (St Thomas) did an admirable job as Contest Chair especially with his fine interviewing techniques. Mrs. Yvonne Thomas (BVI) was a commendable Chief Judge in charge of judges, timers, counters and competitors - all toastmasters from St Croix, St Thomas and the BVI.
Judge criticises police
BVI News Online The police came in for heavy criticism on Wednesday from Justice Indra Hariprashad-Charles when the case of robbery against two Jamaicans continued in the High Court.
When the case adjourned, Defense Counsel was cross examining Acting Chief Inspector Calvin James in connection with the robbery case against George O’Connor and Andrew Milton. READ MORE
I don't want to miss a chance with him because of the past
Dear Bella: I'm in great need for some advice. Lately I've been getting pretty comfortable with a very likeable young man but because of past heart breaks I've been holding back my feelings for him. I feel if I give into him and let him into my heart he'll hurt me like the others but even worse. I don't think I could handle another break up, my heart isn't strong it scares me. People keep asking me what's up with our relationship and why it's so secretive when everybody can see the chemistry but I can't answer for sure of what's really going on. READ MORE
Hon. Hodge leads delegation to the Dominican Republic
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Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Honourable Omar W. Hodge is leading a delegation that left Wednesday for the Dominican Republic to investigate green house technologies.
Honourable Hodge is accompanied by two members from the House of Assembly, Leader of the Opposition Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE and Honourable Irene Penn-O’Neal, staff from the Ministry and the Department of Agriculture. READ MORE
Digicel wins competitive bid for mobile license in Panama
Digicel Digicel Central America Holdings Limited, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Digicel (Panama) S.A., is pleased to announce that it has won a competitive bid process for a license to operate a GSM mobile network in Panama.
The highly competitive auction took place on Wednesday, May 7th, with Digicel bidding US$86 million. Digicel’s win for a mobile license in Panama is the latest milestone for the company’s expansion efforts in Central America. Digicel currently operates in El Salvador and has plans to launch in Honduras later this year. READ MORE
Mothers Day women’s cycle race raising breast cancer awareness
By DEAN GREENAWAY, BVI News Senior Sports Correspondent Organizers are expecting a record number of women to participate in Sunday’s Nature’s Little Secrets Cycling Club second annual Mother’s Day women’s race for a cause, which begins at 3 p.m. on Administration Drive.
The club is using the event to raise funds for breast cancer and have partnered with Eureka Medical Clinic to help defray the cost of mammograms, particularly for women who cannot afford them or don’t have medical insurance, club officials said. READ MORE
Brothers sentenced for wounding
BVI News Online Two brothers were yesterday sentenced to three years in prison on a charge of wounding with intent. Franklyn and Travis Smith were charged with wounding William Jerry Smith. During their arraignment on April 30th, Franklyn pleaded guilty to the charge and Travis pleaded not guilty. READ MORE
LIAT adds new surcharge
MOM, BVI News Correspondent After research it was discovered that airline LIAT added a fuel surcharge several weeks ago. In a statement before the effective 11 April implementation date the company explained that the charge became necessary given the increase in fuel prices: “With World fuel prices rising substantially over the last eight months, LIAT’s operating costs continue to rise. As a result LIAT will increase its Fuel Surcharge on all tickets.” READ MORE
VIIA and Afrikan Studies Klub to hold lecture The Virgin Islands Improvement Association and the Afrikan Studies Klub present the lecture "the Voice of Kham: An Exploration of the Book of Coming Forth to Day from Night which was willfully misnamed the Egyption Book of the Dead." This lecture will be presented by Baaba Heru, the chief priest of the Shrine of Ptah in New York on Friday, May 9th, 2008 at 7 p.m. at Mellow Moods Cafe.
The lecture will be followed by an open mic where various artists will perform poetry, rapping, chanting, and singing. Also, you can listen to Baaba Heru on the radio talk show Umoja on ZBVI on Thursday, May 8th at 8pm.
Parade for the Planet The Conservation and Fisheries Department is inviting local organisations including bands, sport teams, cheerleaders, jump rope teams, schools, environmental groups, all government and non-government agencies to participate in the Parade for the Planet on World Environment Day on Thursday, June 5th. This year’s celebration is observed under the theme “CO2: Kick the Habit! Towards A Low Carbon Economy”. The parade route will proceed from the western exit of the Festival Grounds, onto the James Walter Francis Dive, left on DeCastro Street and end at the Palm Grove Park.
There is no charge for participating in the parade. Interested persons can obtain registration forms and guidelines from the Conservation and Fisheries Department in the Quastisky Building on the James Walter Francis Drive, The Help Desk or the Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour in the Central Administration Building. All registration forms must be submitted by Friday, May 23, before 4:30 pm to the Conservation and Fisheries Department.
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Robbery case against Jamaicans underway BVI News Online Three persons have so given evidence in the case of robbery against two Jamaicans now taking place in the March Criminal Assizes. Andrew Milton better known as Rattie and George O’Connor are accused of robbing Bobby’s Supermarket at gunpoint on September 16th, 2006. The men are said to have made off with more than $5,000 in cash, along with other cheques and credit cards. READ MORE
Chino misses dunk title by one point
Paul On The Ball Hewlett Randy 'Chino' George made the journey to Birmingham on Sunday to compete in Great Britain’s British Basketball League slam dunk competition at the national basketball arena and missed the coveted title by one dunk.
George, who was hoping to be in Birmingham with his team the Sheffield Sharks, found himself having to make the trip all alone when the Sharks got knocked out of the playoffs last week Sunday by second-placed Plymouth Raidres in a hard-fought contest which the Raiders won, 91-73. READ MORE
Softball legends to be featured in All Stars weekend
By DEAN GREENAWAY, BVI News Senior Sports Correspondent The British Virgin Islands Softball Association has invited several of its softball legends living in St. Thomas, St. John and Tortola, to participate in its legends All Stars Game on Saturday, as a part All Star weekend events. Activities will also include male and female youth softball games, senior male and female softball games and male and female home run contests. Association president Neville “Sheep” Smith said All Stars weekend will be a family event and games they will enjoy. READ MORE
Mothers’ Day Concert to feature Jazz Showcase
Daniel Singh, HLSCC Communications Director The 2007-2008 Performing Arts Season at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College will resume this week with a traditional Mothers’ Day concert featuring the Jazz Boricua Trio out of Puerto Rico. Lead performer for the jazz showcase is pianist Angel David Mattos, who will be accompanied by Aldemar Valentin on electric bass and Hector Matos on drums. The concert will be held at the Paraquita Bay Auditorium on Friday, May 9 starting 8:00 p.m. READ MORE
Accident round-up
BVI News Online Our photographer Andre "Shadow" Dawson was in the right place at the right time between Saturday and Monday to get snapshots of several vehicular accidents across Tortola. Luckily no one received serious injuries. Click more to see a photo gallery of the incidents. READ MORE
My husband is not pleasing me
Dear Bella: It took me some time to build up the courage to write this letter because of the sensitivity of the topic. I am a married woman; been for years. I have only had sex with one person before I met my husband.
Lately, I have been feeling very unsatisfied with my husband’s sexual attempts. We are not old people but my husband makes love like an old man. He has not learnt what it is to turn on all the senses of a woman (namely me his wife). READ MORE
St. Thomas man fined for drug possession
Bryan Jeremy King, 23, of Tutu, St. Thomas, USVI was arrested and charged on Sunday, 4th May 2008 at West End Ferry Dock for possession of cannabis and importation of cannabis.
The accused appeared in the Magistrate’s Court on Monday 5th May 2008 before Magistrate Mrs. Charmin Rosan Bunbury charged with possession of 25 grams of cannabis and importation of 25 grams of cannabis into the BVI. READ MORE
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