A 19-year-old woman from Cane Garden Bay has been fined in the Magistrate’s Court for her involvement in a physical fight with another female during last year’s emancipation celebrations. Kimoya Lanns, a hotel employee, pleaded guilty to common assault when […]
Archive for November, 2018
‘I want no part of that confusion’: Keith Flax pulls out of political race
By Esther Durand, BVI News Staff Former Speaker of the House of Assembly Keith Flax, who was previously reported as a potential political candidate, said he is no longer interested in running for office in the 2019 General Election. Flax […]
JAILED | Halim Scatliffe urges other drug dealers to end practice
After spending a few weeks on remand at Her Majesty’s Prison for drug, and gun-related charges, Huntums Ghut resident Halim Scatliffe is urging drug dealers in the territory to consider changing their lifestyle. “I want to advise young men like […]
Repairs to VG police barracks start Monday, $766K contract signed
A contract valued at $766,028 has been signed for the long-awaited refurbishment of the police barracks on Virgin Gorda and works are slated to begin as early as next Monday, November 26. Works to the barracks, which has been in […]
No more impermanent repairs, John’s Hole road getting concrete fix
After years of dumping thousands of taxpayer dollars to repeatedly resurface the John’s Hole public road, government is now moving to concrete that entire road was a more permanent solution. Roughly $150,000 has been earmarked for the project. Work started […]
Norman Island development projected to cost upwards of $200M
The Norman Island development project which is being signed from an agreement between the government and local company, Audubon Holdings Limited, is slated to have a cost that is upwards of $200 million. “It isn’t really a budgeted figure,” noted […]
‘Fire them skin yes’: Premier sacking ministers popular with residents — Vox Pop
By Esther Durand, BVI News Staff Premier Dr D Orlando Smith’s move to sack legislators who conspired to form a new political party while still being part of his administration is largely a popular decision with some residents. Former NDP […]
Did you see any ‘angry scooter riders’ when 11yo was killed last year?
Investigations into the fatal shooting of 11-year-old Trinity Moses Thomas and Franklyn Penn, Jr exactly one year ago are still open and police said they are yet to establish a motive for the murders. Detectives are now asking for information […]
Post-hurricane vacationers pour in with testimonials about BVI
Testimonials about the BVI’s tourism product are reportedly pouring in from vacationers from across the globe who have visited the territory post-hurricanes. These testimonials are being shared to the rest of the world via a marketing strategy from the BVI […]
Man allegedly beats lover with ironing board for staying out late
A 32-year-old Parham Town man is facing charges of using threatening language and assault causing grievous bodily harm after allegedly beating his lover with an ironing board for staying out late and not answering the phone when he called. Following […]
