Discussions are underway for a reenactment of the historic November 24, 1949 march in the British Virgin Islands. This is according to Culture Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley who was making contributions to the 2019 Standing Finance Committee deliberations back in […]
Archive for July, 2019
Man arrested for attempted murder after last week’s stabbing
A man has been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing incident in Fat Hog’s Bay, Tortola last Tuesday, July 9. Charged is 25-year-old Callique Collins of Greenland. Police said in a media release that detectives charged the accused man […]
Considerations being made to purchase water ambulance for Anegada
Government is exploring the possibility of purchasing a water ambulance to service residents of Anegada. Premier Andrew Fahie gave that indication during the 2019 Standing Finance Committee (SFC) deliberations that were held in April. He had requested information on the […]
Murderer gets less than 7 years for cutting wife’s throat
St Vincent native Lennox Da Silva has been slapped with a six-and-a-half year prison sentence for killing his wife at their Greenland apartment roughly two years ago. His sentence is to take effect on the date he was first placed […]
Draft bill on legalising marijuana in BVI being reviewed — Wheatley
A preliminary piece of legislation has been developed to start the process of relaxing marijuana laws in the British Virgin Islands. Agriculture Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley made the announcement while speaking at the second annual Hemp Fest on the sister […]
Former Immigration Officer sentenced to 30 months for robbing woman
Former Immigration Officer Donald Hanley has been sentenced to 30 months at Her Majesty’s Prison for robbing a woman in March last year. The Virgin Gorda man’s sentence is to take effect from the date that he was first placed […]
Chambers sentenced to more than 10 years for attempted murder, firearm
Jamaica national Nickail Chambers has been slapped with prison sentences amounting to more than 20 years for his one-man role in the attempted murder of his former schoolmate back in 2017. Chambers was sentenced to 11 years and three months […]
Child rapist sentenced to 8 years in prison
Trinidad & Tobago native Andre Stedman has been sentenced to eight years imprisonment for raping a minor a few years ago. The former security officer who is in his late 50s was also slapped with a 12-month prison sentence for […]
Festival committee hosting fundraiser to offset cost of August Monday parade
A fundraising dinner is being held to help offset the cost of this year’s emancipation festivities. This is according to Chairman of the Virgin Islands Festival & Fairs Committee, Carnel Clyne, who said the monies will go directly towards subsidising […]
20yo accused of having sex with minor granted $60K bail
A Hannah’s Estate man was granted $60,000 signed bail on Thursday after he allegedly had sexual intercourse with a girl under the age of 13. Charged is 20-year-old Kwayne Francis who was not required to plead when he appeared before […]
