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Archive for July, 2017

Scooter rider robs wholesale at mid-day

Scooter rider robs wholesale at mid-day

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) said a masked scooter rider used a gun to rob L&R Wholesale in Baughers Bay, Tortola, about mid-day yesterday, July 25. “The store clerk reported that a lone gunman approached her while in […]

by / on July 26, 2017 at 7:38 AM /
Vendors warned: Respect law enforcers at festival

Vendors warned: Respect law enforcers at festival

The Deputy Governor’s Office headed by Rosalie Adams has warned that action will be taken against vendors who abuse Government workers who will be checking to ensure strict compliance to regulations during the upcoming Emancipation Festival. “Ill-treatment and abuse of […]

by / on July 26, 2017 at 7:36 AM /
Nelson’s body returned home

Nelson’s body returned home

The body of the slain Sherika Nelson arrived home in Jamaica last week; thanks to residents of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) who provided financial assistance. A total of $2,500 was donated to help foot the cost of having the […]

by / on July 26, 2017 at 6:26 AM /
RiteWay upbeat about new store on VG

RiteWay upbeat about new store on VG

Roadtown Wholesale Trading (RTW) is upbeat about its new retail store that has been opened in Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda. The company, which operates RiteWay Food Markets, has been serving Virgin Gorda since 1971. It said the opening of a […]

by / on July 26, 2017 at 3:44 AM /
TWO CHARGED – Police find illegal gun, marijuana

TWO CHARGED – Police find illegal gun, marijuana

Police have charged two men in connection with a loaded firearm and marijuana seized during a stop and search operation on Waterfront Drive in Road Town this morning, July 25. Those jointly charged with carrying an unlicenced firearm and unlawful […]

by / on July 25, 2017 at 8:13 PM /
Troubled youth escapes from hospital, recaptured

Troubled youth escapes from hospital, recaptured

There are concerns about the ease with which patients can risk their lives by climbing their way out of sections of Peebles Hospital in Road Town. BVI News Online has confirmed that, a few days ago, a young man from […]

by / on July 25, 2017 at 3:23 PM /
‘We cannot wait until general election’ – FAHIE

‘We cannot wait until general election’ – FAHIE

While claiming that the British Virgin Islands cannot wait until the next general election to possibly change the finance minister, Leader of the Opposition Andrew Fahie has indicated that the current finance minister has a chance to resign before he […]

by / on July 25, 2017 at 2:33 PM /
Winners!

Winners!

The all-male team of Power Outage and the female squad known as That’s Ya Problem have won the 2017 Harriette Skelton Fast Pitch Softball League. In their game on the weekend, That’s Ya Problem defeated Haws 15-14. That’s Ya Problem […]

by / on July 25, 2017 at 12:00 PM /
I am ashamed of myself, other women

I am ashamed of myself, other women

A woman who noted that she is a grandmother has come forward to beg for peace after she and about five other females were involved in a nasty fight late last week in the Crabbe Lot area of Tortola, which […]

by / on July 25, 2017 at 9:47 AM /
Helicopter important to BVI – Royal Navy captain

Helicopter important to BVI – Royal Navy captain

Following the discovery of nearly 20 marijuana farms within a few hours of aerial surveillance yesterday, a captain in the Royal Navy has noted the major difference a helicopter can make in the fight against narcotics and illegal guns being […]

by / on July 25, 2017 at 8:00 AM /