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Archive for December, 2017

US citizen suspectedly drowns

US citizen suspectedly drowns

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 […]

by / on December 5, 2017 at 3:08 PM /
CoP defends govt’s disaster response post-Irma

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 […]

by / on December 5, 2017 at 11:58 AM /
Disrespectful! Fahie calls for quick reopening of West End Police Station

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 […]

by / on December 5, 2017 at 7:31 AM /
Faley and Mays win 12th Deloitte-Ogier BVI Half Marathon

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 […]

by / on December 4, 2017 at 7:00 AM /
Thomas still in limbo more than two weeks later

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 […]

by / on December 4, 2017 at 6:58 AM /
Marine Association wants tax waiver extended

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 […]

by / on December 1, 2017 at 8:19 AM /
Fingers crossed for Xmas on DeCastro Street going beyond curfew

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 […]

by / on December 1, 2017 at 8:00 AM /