A female believed to be a United States citizen was found dead this morning in what is believed to be a case of suspected drowning. It is understood that the body of the 48-year-old woman was taken to the Peebles […]
Archive for December, 2017
CoP defends govt’s disaster response post-Irma
Commissioner of Police Michael Matthews has come out in defence of the Government, dismissing claims that Governor Augustus Jaspert single-handedly took charge of the territory’s affairs in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Irma. “Not from where I was,” said Commissioner […]
Disrespectful! Fahie calls for quick reopening of West End Police Station
First District Representative and Leader of the Opposition, Andrew Fahie is calling on the Government to have the West End Police Station up and running in short order, adding that it is a disrespect to have residents living without a […]
Faley and Mays win 12th Deloitte-Ogier BVI Half Marathon
Julius Faley and Maria Mays made it to the top of the podium in the 12th annual Deloitte-Ogier BVI Half Marathon, sweeping major trophies and other prizes on the way. Faley won the event in a time of 1.32.06 competing […]
Thomas still in limbo more than two weeks later
Businessman Ecedro Thomas is sitting in the same predicament more than two weeks after he was promised help to remove two catamaran vessels that ran aground on his property during Hurricane Irma. Thomas, in a previous interview, said the boats […]
Marine Association wants tax waiver extended
The BVI Marine Association is calling for an extension of the tax break that was granted for certain goods entering the territory, adding that many businesses have not been able to take advantage due to hardships still being faced. The […]
Fingers crossed for Xmas on DeCastro Street going beyond curfew
Organizers of the annual Christmas on DeCastro Street said they are keeping their fingers crossed that their request to have the event continue beyond the hours of the 11pm curfew will be granted on the final night of the two-day event. The […]