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Archive for May, 2019

Fourth District Representative and businessman, Mark Vanterpool.

Court saw Willock’s bias, says Vanterpool on D4 victory

While noting that he predicted the win, Mark Vanterpool said he believe the court ruled in his favour partly because House of Assembly Speaker Julian Willock’s bias was evident. Vanterpool said he is now ready to be sworn in and […]

by / on May 2, 2019 at 11:01 AM /
“The individual at Bobby’s, like any other individual, they will have their day and their opportunity to explain themselves to the independent judiciary” — Commissioner Michael Matthews

Governor extends Matthews’ appointment as Police Commissioner

Top cop Michael Matthews will be serving as Commissioner of Police for another two years. Governor Augustus Jaspert, who has responsibility for the territory’s constabulary, decided to extend Matthews’ appointment based on the advice of the National Security Council as […]

by / on May 2, 2019 at 8:24 AM /
Safety issues lead to Premier getting new $115K Cadillac Escalade

Safety issues lead to Premier getting new $115K Cadillac Escalade

Citing ‘safety’ as a primary reason, Cabinet has decided to forego the usual tendering process to acquire a new 2019 Cadillac Escalade for the Office of the Premier. The vehicle purchased from Virgin Islands Motors is valued at $115,600. The […]

by / on May 2, 2019 at 7:34 AM /
Lennox Da Silva outside the Magistrate's Court

Attorney bats for 8-year sentence for client who fatally cut wife’s throat

St Vincent native Lennox Da Silva may receive a lesser prison sentence after both the Crown and his attorney cited that provocation was a major factor at play when he killed his wife in 2017. “It was clear that he […]

by / on May 2, 2019 at 7:16 AM /
The building that houses the Immigration Department in Road Town.

Immigration Minister to get power to permit anyone into territory at his discretion

An amendment has been made to the territory’s immigration laws that now gives the minister responsible for the subject the discretionary power to personally permit any person into the territory. This was revealed in Cabinet’s report of its April 24 […]

by / on May 2, 2019 at 6:21 AM /
The refurbished tennis court is photographed at top. Below is a photo of the court prior.

East End tennis court fully renovated, Federation hopes to bring awareness to sport

Approximately $40,000 has been spent to fully renovate the public tennis court in East End/Long Look on Tortola. President of the BVI Tennis Federation Carol Matthew-Mitchell said the project reached completion on April 19 after the court was resurfaced. “This […]

by / on May 2, 2019 at 6:03 AM /
I’m still confident in my legal team, says Willock after lawyer’s arrest

I’m still confident in my legal team, says Willock after lawyer’s arrest

Speaker of the House of Assembly Julian Willock stands by his original team of lawyers despite one of his lead attorneys reportedly being arrested on suspicion of criminal conduct. Willock made this clear via a statement released through the House […]

by / on May 1, 2019 at 2:41 PM /
VINO's owner and House of Assembly Speaker, Julian Willock

Willock’s attorney arrested on his way to BVI

Anand Ramlogan, the prominent Trinidad & Tobago attorney representing House of Assembly Speaker Julian Willock, has been arrested. According to Trinidadian news media, Willock’s attorney was arrested at Piarco airport in the twin-island republic Wednesday morning while boarding a flight […]

by / on May 1, 2019 at 1:05 PM /
Seventh District Representative Dr Natalio Wheatley.

BVI a model for implementing SMART Schools regionally

The BVI is paving the way for more SMART School programmes to be developed in the region. SMART represents the use of ‘sustainable, mitigation, adaptation, and resilient techniques’ to ensure schools are safe and healthy. Education Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley […]

by / on May 1, 2019 at 10:22 AM /
Jet skis won’t be allowed on every beach when they are legalised – Premier

Jet skis won’t be allowed on every beach when they are legalised – Premier

Premier Andrew Fahie has said his government intends to put control mechanisms in place to ensure jet skis are disallowed from being operated on all beaches in the British Virgin Islands. Fahie made the remarks during his contribution to the […]

by / on May 1, 2019 at 7:57 AM /