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Beach vendor denies selling alcohol illegally

Beach vendor denies selling alcohol illegally

Nigel Prince told Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards today that he is sticking to his plea of not guilty in relation to a case that is more than a year old. Prince is accused of selling alcohol illegally. He is scheduled […]

by / on June 20, 2017 at 2:47 PM /
Malone wants major conflict solving initiative

Malone wants major conflict solving initiative

Carvin Malone wants a structured conflict resolution initiative to be launched in schools and homes to help tackle the issue of crime and violence in the territory. He said the Lions Club that he leads, as well as Government and […]

by / on June 20, 2017 at 1:47 PM /
Pull from private sector to help public sector – Governor

Pull from private sector to help public sector – Governor

One of the major issues hurting the British Virgin Islands (BVI) as it relates to succession planning is that talented belongers have been flocking the private sector, Governor John Duncan said. He noted that Government should consider recruiting those talents […]

by / on June 20, 2017 at 9:27 AM /
BVI’s top male student dreams engineering

BVI’s top male student dreams engineering

By Horace Mills, BVI News Online Staff When Kairhys Harrigan went to Exit Evening to collect his awards for outstanding performances at Elmore Stoutt High School, he had more than a handful of trophies, and had to be assisted in […]

by / on June 20, 2017 at 8:31 AM /
Duncan reports better coordination for disasters

Duncan reports better coordination for disasters

Governor John Duncan, who chaired his final meeting of the National Disaster Management Council (NDMC) on June 15, is claiming that progress has been made in integrating disaster management across various sectors in the British Virgin Islands. “Overall, there is […]

by / on June 20, 2017 at 8:27 AM /
Duncan notes: Completely different set of skills

Duncan notes: Completely different set of skills

Governor John Duncan has welcomed the appointment of his successor Augustus ‘Gus’ Jaspert, adding that they both have major differences as it relates qualification. The outgoing governor noted Governor Jaspert’s background in law enforcement. It is the governor who has […]

by / on June 20, 2017 at 7:42 AM /
RiteWay announces price cuts in excess of $1.5M

RiteWay announces price cuts in excess of $1.5M

As part of its ongoing commitment to provide more affordable shopping options for customers, Road Town Wholesale (RTW) today announced plans to reduce retail and wholesale prices on hundreds of food and everyday household items in all its retail outlets. […]

by / on June 19, 2017 at 6:16 PM /
Governor gets ‘outdated’ call to testify

Governor gets ‘outdated’ call to testify

By Davion Smith, BVI News Online Staff Governor John Duncan has described as outdated, provisions in existing laws that are being used to pull him before the Magistrate’s Court to testify in an extradition case built on drug running allegations. […]

by / on June 19, 2017 at 3:13 PM /
Young men to promote use of proper English

Young men to promote use of proper English

The Reaching Out Foundation, which is headed by Kevon ‘Shack’ Lettsome and Chezly Stoddard, said it will embark on an initiative to encourage students to better use the English language. According to the foundation, it will start the initiative by […]

by / on June 19, 2017 at 3:00 PM /
Governor wants territory to remain ‘British’

Governor wants territory to remain ‘British’

By Davion Smith, BVI News Online Staff Though noting that the decision will ultimately be left up to the territory’s lawmakers, Governor John Duncan used his last time hosting the annual Queen’s Birthday Reception to promote continued ties between the […]

by / on June 19, 2017 at 2:04 PM /