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Archive for November, 2018

Christian

I don’t respect the way Premier had me fired

By Davion Smith, BVI News Staff Territorial At-Large representative Archibald Christian has said he is displeased in the manner in which Premier Dr D Orlando Smith went about having him fired from his post as Junior Minister of Tourism. “I […]

by / on November 16, 2018 at 7:26 AM /
Myron Walwyn.

Stop these malicious memes, Walwyn cries foul

By Davion Smith, BVI News Staff In this current age of social media, memes have become a way for internet users to share content such as images in a typically humorous and light-hearted manner. But, with general elections drawing closer, some […]

by / on November 16, 2018 at 7:16 AM /
High Court employee, Alisma Wheatley photographed at left among the other three accused persons.

Alleyne officially ‘takes the rap’, co-accused trio pleads not guilty

Twenty-nine-year-old Gregory Alleyne, Jr who was found with an illegal gun, bullets, drugs, and a quantity of illegitimately earned cash last month has now pleaded guilty to keeping an unlicensed firearm, unlawful possession of explosives, possession of proceeds of criminal […]

by / on November 16, 2018 at 7:03 AM /
From left: Governor Augustus Jaspert, Health Minister Ronnie Skelton, BVIHSA Chairwoman Ayana Liburd, and newly-appointed BVIHSA CEO Dr Ronald Georges.

UK donates mobile clinic to BVI

The United Kingdom has donated a mobile clinic to the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA). A media release from government said the clinic was identified as a requirement to enhance local healthcare following a post-hurricane population health needs assessment by the […]

by / on November 16, 2018 at 7:02 AM /
Businessman fined for buying stolen vessel, engine

Businessman fined for buying stolen vessel, engine

A Guyanese businessman was fined $300 on Wednesday for buying a stolen 15 horsepower engine and an inflatable dinghy from a former Moorings employee. If he fails to pay the fine in the mandated one-week timeframe, 55-year-old Mohamed Yonnas will […]

by / on November 16, 2018 at 6:24 AM /
Governor Jaspert at Government House.

No by-election, says governor | Generals by April 16 next year

The next General Election is to be held by April 16, 2019, Governor Augustus Jaspert announced. An early General Election is being held because the governor, acting on the advice of Premier Dr D Orlando Smith, has decided to forego […]

by / on November 15, 2018 at 3:41 PM /
Archibald Christian

Christian fired from Junior Minister post

Local legislator Archibald Christian has been sacked from his position as Junior Minister of Tourism. Governor Augustus Jaspert fired Christian from the post on Thursday, November 15. Premier Dr D Orlando Smith told members of the media that the governor […]

by / on November 15, 2018 at 2:45 PM /
Sixth District Representative, Myron Walwyn

‘There was no dishonesty’ | Walwyn not shying from wall debate

Amid claims of poor project management and even impropriety surrounding the perimeter wall that was erected around Elmore Stout High School, Education Minister Myron Walwyn has made it clear that he is not shying away from the discussion. “I welcome […]

by / on November 15, 2018 at 12:49 PM /
Premier Andrew Fahie

By-election senseless, a waste | Just call early General

By Davion Smith, BVI News Staff With suggestions of a by-election coming directly from the Office of the Supervisor of Elections, Opposition Leader Andrew Fahie has made his position known that he is completely against a by-election happening this close […]

by / on November 15, 2018 at 6:37 AM /
File photo of Kalik Aaron

Kalik Aaron found not guilty of 2016 attempted murder

Kalik Aaron, the man who was charged with conspiracy to commit murder and the attempted murder of Dhakeme Cheltenham back in 2016 has been acquitted. Aaron was freed after the nine-member jury involved in his trial returned with an eight-to-one […]

by / on November 15, 2018 at 6:25 AM /