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‘Fake news’, no candidates named for my party yet — Fraser

‘Fake news’, no candidates named for my party yet — Fraser

Reports that five well-known locals have been chosen as election candidates for the newly-formed Progressives United political organisation is ‘fake news’, says party founder Julian Fraser. Queen’s Counsel Dancia Penn and former Speaker of the House of Assembly Keith Flax […]

by / on August 27, 2018 at 9:31 AM /
Duo partners to build a local recycling industry

Duo partners to build a local recycling industry

Two young men determined to see the British Virgin Islands become a sustainably enviro-safe nation have channelled their vision into an inspiring business venture. Shavoy Samuels and Gavin Baird have partnered to establish Alkebulan Minds Recycling Incorporated — a local […]

by / on August 27, 2018 at 8:11 AM /
Man allegedly wounds brother in fight over bathroom

Man allegedly wounds brother in fight over bathroom

A recent domestic dispute between siblings has left one brother nursing abdominal wounds and the other facing criminal charges. Thirty-two-year-old Jost Van Dyke resident Dexter Donovan has been charged with unlawful and maliciously wounding. He pleaded not guilty when he […]

by / on August 27, 2018 at 7:48 AM /
Only ‘days’ left to make official voters list

Only ‘days’ left to make official voters list

As the next general elections draw nearer, the local electorate is being told they only have days to make the official 2018 Voters List. Supervisor of elections Juliette Penn said prospective voters have until September 3 to become included on the […]

by / on August 27, 2018 at 6:02 AM /
Man charged for Jerry Castro’s murder, community lauded

Man charged for Jerry Castro’s murder, community lauded

The Royal Virgin Islands Police have arrested a 27-year-old man for the fatal August 10 shooting of Jerry Castro. Charged with murder is Johnson’s Ghut resident, Sean Martin. Police said they were able to make the arrest because of ‘cooperation from […]

by / on August 25, 2018 at 8:34 PM /
Another major fire flares in Pockwood Pond

Another major fire flares in Pockwood Pond

A major fire has flared up at the waste site in Pockwood Pond, Tortola and authorities are working feverishly to “fully extinguish the smouldering fire and secure the site”. The fire was reported at the location around 9pm Friday night, […]

by / on August 25, 2018 at 2:52 PM /
BVI to observe Irma anniversary

BVI to observe Irma anniversary

PRESS RELEASE: Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable D Orlando Smith, OBE is encouraging territory-wide participation in the observation of the 1st anniversary of Hurricane Irma. The Government of the Virgin Islands will observe the occasion on Thursday, […]

by / on August 25, 2018 at 2:17 PM /
Digicel giving away $40K worth of cement, residents pouring in

Digicel giving away $40K worth of cement, residents pouring in

Residents are pouring in at a warehouse in Fish Bay where telecommunications giant Digicel is giving away some $40,000 worth of cement. A number of pickup trucks and other vehicles were seen Friday afternoon rolling into the parking lot of […]

by / on August 24, 2018 at 7:10 PM /
Arrest Blotter: Child cruelty, sexual assault among latest police busts

Arrest Blotter: Child cruelty, sexual assault among latest police busts

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) said several arrests took place between August 11 to August 22. The accused persons were implicated for a number of reported charges ranging from being armed with an offensive weapon, burglary, cruelty to […]

by / on August 24, 2018 at 3:43 PM /
Should BVI seek special powers to reject UK laws?

Should BVI seek special powers to reject UK laws?

By Davion Smith, BVI News Staff The British Virgin Islands is being asked whether local legislators should have the power to reject UK laws that only affect Overseas Territories, even if those laws are in relation to good governance and human […]

by / on August 24, 2018 at 8:25 AM /