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 […]
Archive for July, 2017
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
‘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 […]
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 […]
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 […]