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Archive for September, 2018

Disgusting | Woman gets case thrown after continuous adjournments

Disgusting | Woman gets case thrown after continuous adjournments

After being made to consistently come before the court for several months without any meaningful progress in her traffic matter, an unrepresented woman successfully had her case thrown out of the Magistrate’s Court last week. Sherene Valencia-Baptiste’s October 2016 matter […]

by / on September 10, 2018 at 2:27 PM /
I will ‘revolt’ if Leonora Delville students go back under tents

I will ‘revolt’ if Leonora Delville students go back under tents

Representative of the First Electoral District Andrew Fahie is threatening to protest if students enrolled at Leonora Delville Primary are placed back under tents at the start of the new school year. The school year will begin for all public […]

by / on September 10, 2018 at 7:54 AM /
Graphic illustration and forecast of Tropical Storm Isaac as at September 10, 2018.

Isaac forecast to pass 206 miles south of BVI on Thursday

Hurricane Isaac is forecast to begin affecting the British Virgin Islands on Wednesday and will produce greater impacts on Thursday (September 13), the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has said. “It is predicted to pass approximately 206 miles south of […]

by / on September 10, 2018 at 7:40 AM /
Lesson learnt | Willy T ready to move if hurricane hits

Lesson learnt | Willy T ready to move if hurricane hits

With the 2017 hurricanes still fresh in their minds, the owners of the Willy T floating bar and restaurant said they are ready to sail away to safer shores in the event of a major hurricane this year. Sean Anderson, […]

by / on September 10, 2018 at 7:34 AM /
Art and music fest for Irma’s anniversary, mural to be mounted in RT

Art and music fest for Irma’s anniversary, mural to be mounted in RT

Celebrations to mark the first anniversary of Hurricane Irma extended into the weekend with a series of activities to promote unity and resiliency such as a community effort to paint a mural. The artwork was part of an art and music festival […]

by / on September 10, 2018 at 7:12 AM /
From top-up to TV, a nice birthday gift from Digicel

From top-up to TV, a nice birthday gift from Digicel

Jonathan Jones had only pulled-in at the Digicel tent in East End on Friday to purchase his usual call credit, but when he returned to his vehicle, he had a topped-up phone and 50-inch Samsung smart TV. He won the […]

by / on September 10, 2018 at 6:46 AM /
Public Service Week 2018: Transforming together

Public Service Week 2018: Transforming together

PRESS RELEASE: Public Officers are expected to build healthy working relationships during the annual Public Service Week 2018, which is being held from October 8 through October 15. The 2018 theme, “Transforming Together”, builds on the Public Service Transformation Initiative […]

by / on September 10, 2018 at 5:52 AM /
Human chain shows BVI united

Human chain shows BVI united

PRESS RELEASE: Scores of persons from various organisations in the BVI joined hands at Long Bay Beach, Beef Island on Saturday, September 8 to form a human chain spelling ‘One BVI’ in observance of the first anniversary of Hurricane Irma. […]

by / on September 10, 2018 at 5:05 AM /
Tropical Storm Isaac could potentially affect BVI as hurricane in days

Tropical Storm Isaac could potentially affect BVI as hurricane in days

Another tropical storm has now developed in the Atlantic and could possibly hit the British Virgin Islands as a hurricane in the next few days. At 5 o’clock Sunday morning, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) said Tropical Storm Isaac […]

by / on September 9, 2018 at 11:46 AM /
First court appearance a year after being charged with murder conspiracy

First court appearance a year after being charged with murder conspiracy

Essadro Jefferson finally made his first appearance in the Magistrate’s Court on Friday, September 7 – which is more than a year after being charged for the conspiracy to murder David Springette. Principal Crown Counsel Tiffany Scatliffe-Esprit told the court Jefferson’s […]

by / on September 7, 2018 at 3:59 PM /