A founding member of the Virgin Gorda Easter Festival Committee who is being honoured during the festivities this year, Bernice Sprauve, has appealed for the annual Easter celebration to be preserved and continued without rancor. She told persons at the […]
Archive for April, 2017
Two face court for scooter stolen at gunpoint
Two men accused of stealing a motor scooter at gun-point have been granted $50,000 bail each in the Magistrate’s Court. Charged with theft are 26-year-old Rafael Harrigan and his 23-year-old co-accused Akeem Forbes. They pleaded not guilty to the charges […]
VG READY: Walwyn says festival well marketed
Minister responsible for culture Myron Walwyn said his checks have revealed that Virgin Gorda is ready for the golden anniversary of its Easter festival, adding that the three-day celebration that starts today (April 15) has been well marketed locally and […]
VG READY: Nearly 40 troupes registered for parade
Chairperson of the Virgin Gorda Easter Festival Committee Sasha Flax said she expects the Easter Monday parade this year to be one of the largest ever, adding that close to 40 troupes were registered to participate up to a few […]
IGWE: Trump goes nuclear!
By Dickson Igwe, Contributor America’s increasing global belligerence is good for global safety and security The spread of nuclear weapons beyond the core countries that have historically possessed these ‘seeds of the apocalypse’ is the greatest threat to world safety […]
Walters ordered to stay away from complainant
The court has ordered Fat Hogs Bay resident Deron Walters to stay away from Sherman Sebastian, the man he allegedly beat in a remote area of Tortola last year. Magistrate Ayanna Baptiste-Dabreo gave the order during Walters’ recent appearance in […]
Festival at Easter – Is this truly a nation built on God?
By Walter Barrett, Contributor Elijah went before the people and said, “How long will you waver between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow him; but if Baal is God, follow him.” But the people said nothing (1 Kings 18:21). […]
Road work being halted to accommodate festival
Work on the Lee Road in Virgin Gorda will not be completed in time for the Easter festival on that island, but safety measures are being implemented to make the roadway usable during the festivities to be held from Saturday […]
POSHGirl brunch on Easter weekend
PRESS RELEASE – Caribbean POSH Magazine Publisher and Founding Editor Janette Brin announced today the panelists for the Caribbean POSHGirl Power Brunch BVI, which is set to take place on the weekend of May 13th on Scrub Island in the […]
‘I don’t have a job; I drink everyday’
Jeremy Nibbs, who racked up multiple charges after he reportedly kicked a police officer in face, has been ordered to pay $1,950 in fines and compensation in the Magistrate’s Court. Magistrate Ayanna Baptiste-Dabreo fined the East End resident for disorderly […]