Clifton Scatliffe yesterday received a stern warning while being fined the maximum $5,000 for breaching a protection order for him to stay away from his sister. He pledged to pay $1,000 of the total fine upfront, and was ordered to […]
Archive for February, 2017
Fisher to keep Golden Boot as reminder of potential
He is widely known for blazing the runway. But Kevin Fisher is also no walk-over in football – a claim supported by his latest display of sheer genius in the 2016/17 National Football League. The Islanders Football Club player has […]
Fire Department gets six new recruits
Government Information Service (press release) – Six new recruits have been added to the cohort of fire officers at the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Service. They are Aleem Fahie, Akeem Delpleshe, De’Quante Dabreo, Adrian Stoutt, Annesha Graham and Shaquoy […]
Woman scooter rider among 7 motorists charged
Police have released the names of persons arrested and charged with traffic offenses last week as they intensified operations to restore order to the streets of the British Virgin Islands. Persons in breach were driving mostly without licences, registration, and […]
Commish on video: I fully support the police
While noting that he is encouraged by the support expressed through comments in the online media and otherwise, Commissioner of Police Michael Matthews has declared that cops will not be intimidated by unruly motorists and residents trying to obstruct law […]
Two wanted in the United States remanded in custody
The two men being sought by United States authorities – Earl ‘Bob’ Hodge and former Customs officer Robert ‘Tico’ Harrigan – were remanded in custody when they were brought to a special sitting of the Magistrate’s Court this afternoon, February […]
Brexit meeting: BVI wants to trade goods
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) has told the United Kingdom (UK) that it does not only want to ensure its financial business is not negatively affected by Brexit, but that it also wants to be able to compete in the […]
Police name taxi operator in sex case
Police have named the taxi operator who BVI News Online earlier reported was charged with unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under the age of consent (16 years). Akeem Jamaal Sebastian, 32, was arrested and charged on February 2. He […]
Man harms another with cutlass
A native of the neighbouring US Virgin Islands who reportedly attacked another man with a cutlass was remanded in custody yesterday when he appeared in a British Virgin Islands court. Moments earlier, Treh Williams pleaded guilty to assault causing actual […]
Bougainvillea opening urgent care service on February 15
PRESS RELEASE – Bougainvillea Clinic, a private hospital located on Russell Hill in Road Town, would like to inform the public that as of February 15 it will be offering a walk-in service for routine and urgent healthcare needs. The […]
