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Monthly Archives: December 2011
The Police Information Office said investigations continue into a reported cockfighting incident but no charges have been laid as yet. On Thursday arrested a ...
There comes a time you’ve got to call a spade a spade. I mean, call something what it is! Now yours truly for the second time in 2011 was invited by a dear and ...
Melanie Amaro, who recently won the American X-Factor competition along with a $5-million recording contract, has committed to promoting the BVI. “I love the BVI, ...
Police on St. Thomas have released the name of the burglary suspect who died after being shot by an occupant of the home he broke into and attempted to burglarize. ...
Territorial At-large Representative Archibald Christian said some of the persons who have been cutting the bush, removing derelict vehicles and keeping the BVI clean ...
ST. THOMAS – One thousand government workers will lose their jobs by the end of January, Gov. John deJongh Jr. said Wednesday. The first 143 people – all ...
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – AND the crown stays at home! Siobhan Phipps, who represented St. Kitts in the Digicel Haynes Smith Caribbean Talented Teen Pageant last ...
Minister of Communications and Works Mark Vanterpool said renewable energy is the number one priority for his government and has called on the BVI Electricity ...
Friday December 30 – “Unity, pride and an enhanced level of customer service” for 2012 was the constant message Minister for Communications and Works ...
Police sources believe arson was the cause of a vehicle fire in Josiah’s Bay on Wednesday. The vehicle, a Suzuki Geo Tracker, was burnt completely. Reports are ...
MarineMax was a prominent exhibitor at the recent 2011 St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show, where the boat retailer held a raffle for a seven-day, six-night, ...
Today is the last day in the public service for Attorney General Baba Aziz. Speaking in the last sitting of the House of Assembly, Aziz said he will be demitting ...
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s main opposition People’s National Party (PNP) has won the country’s parliamentary elections, while the ruling ...
The Police Information Office (PIO) has confirmed that a scooter accident took place in the west of the island today. The PIO reports that two persons received minor ...
DECEMBER 29—With three National Indoor Records under her belt and four NCAA All America Honors to her credit in her senior year, Chantel Malone was crowned the ...
Government officials are concerned about the high cost in the construction industry and there are calls for government’s involvement to stop it from skyrocketing ...
Education Minister Myron Walwyn believes technical, vocational education and training is critical to the development and sustainability of the BVI’s economy. ...
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force’s newest constables returned to the BVI after six months of training at the Regional Police Training Centre in Barbados. The ...
As empirical data will show, youth development problems in these Virgin Islands community has been voiced on numerous occasions via the various Talk Shows, newspaper ...
New speaker of the House of Assembly Ingrid Moses-Scatliffe has called on members of the House not to focus on the negatives surrounding the territory in the New ...
A Norwegian woman was expected to undergo surgery for a severe leg wound sustained while snorkeling last week. Reports are that 26-year-old Ericka Lier Jorstad of ...
I am one of many employers in the territory who is a victim of favouritism, nepotism and corrupt practices within the BVI Labour Department. This is not an attack on ...
A total of 17 spent shells were recovered from the scene of a shooting which occurred after a bike accident during a brief high speed chase by police on Saturday, ...
Hundreds turned out yesterday, Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011 for the 5th Annual Long Bush Committee Christmas Parade held under theme ‘Sweets & Treats’. The parade ...
A Rhode Island man, who was once accused and convicted of murdering his wife while during a scuba diving trip on the British Virgin Islands, was arrested over the ...
Sunday, December 25 – His Excellency, the Governor Boyd Mc Cleary and family, along with the Premier Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, joined staff, patients, ...
There is no need to justify the Word because it justifies itself. By reflection we see that 2011 was the year of Fulfillment, 2010 was the year of Shifting, and 2009 ...
HAVANA, Cuba (ACN) — Cuba’s tourism industry is expected to show an 8.2 percent increase in arrivals by yearend, as 2.7 million people have chosen the island ...
This is the end of an interesting year… We have seen unbelievable changes in Religion, Politics, the Judiciary and Life… Mine continued as expected; Forces of ...
Road Town, Tortola– December 23, 2011: His hit single “I Love My Life” has gained over ten million YouTube views but this Christmas Demarco is turning his love ...
Friday, December 23 – Over 100 children in the Territory walked away with broad smiles on Sunday after benefitting from a gift-giving holiday party coordinated by ...
Today, the Territory played host to the Holland America Line’s Nieuw Amsterdam making its inaugural call docked at the Cruise Pier in Road Town, Tortola. Premier ...
Christmas is here again and for most of the West’s inhabitants it spells the end of one year and the beginning of another, a time of nostalgia, and paradoxically, ...
SUNDAY, 25TH DECEMBER, 2011 – There is an old saying, love can move any mountain; it can weather the storm; and it can bring us back to where we belong. This ...
On Friday 16th December 2011 the Virgin Islands Cadet Corps (VICC) culminated its Recruit Camp at the Elmore Stoutt High School with the enlistment of twenty-one new ...
The Department of Information and Public Relations is inviting the general public to tune in to CBN Channel 51 and JTV Channel 55 to view the official Christmas’ ...
As we celebrate with family members and friends this holiday season it is imperative that you know what to do in the event of a fire. It is recommended that you ...
Fellow citizens, the leader of the opposition made some statements on 20th December 2011 in response to the report I made to you on the Financial Status of the ...
A foot massage, a house for her mom and a lifetime supply of chicken. She might want to get a bigger freezer too. With an hour to think about it, Melanie Amaro has ...
It was indeed “Joy to Adina Donovan Senior Citizens Home” where the Delta Petroleum Carolers led by Regional General Manager, Mr. Bevis Sylvester made their ...
Thursday, 22 December 2011 – Road Town, Tortola: $9,410 in cash, $3570 in Riteway vouchers, $4370 in Digicel credit and 4 BlackBerry smartphones! That will surely ...
Tortola, British Virgin Islands, 23rd December, 2011 – Visitors come from near and far to experience the lush green lands, clear blue seas and enchanting ...
Thursday, December 22 – The Deputy Governor’s Office held a meeting with members of Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) and Non-Financial Gain Organisations (NGOs) ...
Thursday, December 22 – Premier and Minister for Tourism Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE joins with the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) and fans around ...
The deadline for early registration to attend the Islands of the World XII Conference, which will be hosted in the BVI from 29 May-1 June 2012, has been extended to ...
The deadline for early registration to attend the Islands of the World XII Conference, which will be hosted in the BVI from 29 May-1 June 2012, has been extended to ...
The Family and Friends of Melanie Amaro, finalist on the hit United States show X Factor are inviting the public to an Official Result Watch Party tonight, ...
Education Minister Myron Walwyn has called on people in the BVI not to go overseas to spend their money this Christmas but to spend it in the BVI to help the local ...
The Ministry of Education is putting measures in place to raise the level of educational standards in secondary schools. Education Minister Myron Walwyn, speaking in ...
The Department of Education is informing principals, staff, parents, students and the general public that all public schools will re-open on Tuesday, 3rd January, ...
Wednesday, December 21 – Police are still recording a high number of thefts from motor vehicles with the most active times being over the weekend and are reminding ...
On Thursday, December 22, Local Artiste Travis Walters will officially release his first single, since his contract with R.A.Y.D.A.R – an international ...
Road Town, Tortola – Wednesday, December21–Honourable Mark Vanterpool, 4th District Representative, along with the Virgin Islands At-Large Representatives, ...
TUESDAY 20TH DECEMBER 2011 – Fellow British Virgin Islanders and all who are listening to this broadcast, Greetings. I would like first of all to give thanks ...
The police this morning found the severed head of a male believed to be that of Navardo Hodges, a leading member of the Clansman gang. The gruesome find was made ...
BSAFE is offering the public a post Christmas FREE Learn to Ride clinic to children of all ages, on Tuesday the 27th of December. Bring Santa’s bike or use the ...
On Saturday December 17 the children of the Rainbow Home were treated to a day of sailing and swimming on the traditional 80ft schooner “White Squal II” ...
Special Olympics BVI has had a successful year with Gold, Silver and fifth-placed medals from the sailing team that wowed the world in Athens. But back at home at ...
The Deputy Governor’s Office is informing the public that in observance of the holiday season, Government offices will be closed to the public on Friday, December ...
The Civil Registry and Passport Office is reminding customers to check their travel documents before making travel arrangements. Applicants are urged to apply for or ...
Thursday, December 15, 2011….. The staff at Rosewood Little Dix Bay have been undergoing a resort wide training in preparation for the upcoming winter season. The ...
The BVICCHA is very grateful of the BVI Bank Association for its generous contributions to Crime Stoppers BVI. Toady the BVI Bank Association President, Ms. Joycelyn ...
Tuesday, December 20 – The Solid Waste Department is urging private truckers and waste disposal contractors to sort bulky waste items such as metal, concrete, ...
Monday, December 19 – The Minister for Communications and Works (MCW) Honourable Mark Vanterpool expressed his concerns about recent incidences of unethical ...
MONDAY, 19TH DECEMBER, 2011 – Madam Speaker, I thank you for giving me the opportunity to make a statement today in this Honourable House. Madam Speaker I ...
