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 […]
Archive for August, 2018
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
