The public is notified that there will be a road closure on Saturday, September 29, from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm on the Long Look Road between the Little Dix Hill junction and the Long Look Clinic. The purpose of […]
Archive for September, 2018
NDP turned BVI into ‘failed state’, call elections now — Skelton Cline
Social commentator and radio talk show host Claude Skelton Cline has named the governing Premier Smith administration as the downfall of the British Virgin Islands and is now calling for an early election. “The National Democratic Party (NDP) has taken our […]
Disaster-resistant NEOC building will house gov’t in event of catastrophe
The new National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC)/DDM building – which workmen will start constructing next April or May – will include a section that can be immediately transformed to accommodate government if another catastrophic event hits the BVI. “If we […]
Grieving offender shown leniency, to get counselling while at HMP
A 53-year-old transient who claims to be grieving his deceased brother has been given a ‘discount’ on his prison sentence. Ivan Govia, who is no stranger to the court, was sentenced after confessing to resisting arrest, using insulting language, and disorderly […]
Two-year drug trial ends, accused men choose silence
The two-year drug trial involving accused cocaine dealers Tariq Aaron and Leshaughn Smith has concluded. The trial came to an end on Wednesday when the accused duo opted to ‘remain silent’ and not give any testimony in the case against […]
Consultants invited to provide project management support
The Government of the Virgin Islands is inviting consultants to provide expressions of interest for consultancy services for project management support. Expressions of Interest must be submitted electronically to the Ministry of Finance via the email ([email protected]) and copied to […]
Other states should learn from BVI’s education system — OECS boss
Member countries in the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) are being encouraged to model the BVI’s education system, which has been receiving notable praise from some education officials in the region. Among those officials that have recognized the territory […]
Man, woman held at airport with $80K, cash found in vagina
Local law enforcement has reportedly held a woman attempting to depart the territory with a large quantity of cash strapped to her body and in her vagina. The woman along with a male travelling-companion was reportedly held at the Terrance […]
VIP to confirm Fraser’s replacement on Saturday
Congress of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) is meeting on Saturday to select the election candidate who will replace Julian Fraser as the party’s political contender for the Third Electoral District. Fraser has held the seat for the VIP since […]
Family indicted in $26K drug ring | Two granted $100K bail
A 58-year-old father, his son, and the son’s common-law wife have been accused of being involved in a drug ring after $26,000 worth of cocaine along with a gun and ammunition were found among their possession last weekend. Huntums Ghut […]
