The gunman who shot and killed Purcell Estate resident, George Burrows last month also tried to shoot the now-deceased man’s sons, Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Tiffany Scatliffe-Esprit has alleged. The DPP levelled those allegations on Thursday, October 15 when […]
Archive for October, 2020
24-yr-old charged for illegal firearm
Officers of the Major Crime Team have charged a 24-year-old man who was found with an illegal firearm while police executed a search warrant at his home in the Greenland community of East End on October 14. The police said […]
Hard to catch a ride! Motorists reluctant to offer rides since COVID
By Kamal Haynes, BVI News In a small and close-knit society like the BVI, ‘catching a ride’ with passing vehicles is an established culture for commuting non-drivers. But with the COVID-19 pandemic impacting several aspects of the territory, it has […]
UK gives $257k towards BVI rebuilding
The UK government has handed over some $250,000 to assist the BVI in rebuilding two important public buildings that were destroyed by the 2017 hurricanes, Irma and Maria. Of the total amount, $187,000 has been allocated to assist with constructing […]
US deems 5 Eastern Caribbean countries safe for travel
The United States Centre for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) has so far deemed five Eastern Caribbean countries safe for its citizens to travel. The countries that have no travel notice issued against them are Anguilla, Grenada, Montserrat, Saint Kitts […]
Good job Dr Mathavious!
Premier Andrew Fahie has congratulated Dr Robert Mathavious for his recent achievement of receiving the Order of the British Empire (OBE) recognition from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. An OBE is awarded for having a major local role in any […]
Man now charged for George Burrows murder
A person has now been charged for the September 2 murder of George Burrows. Police have identified the accused killer as 37-year-old Free Bottom resident, Royden Sebastian. Law enforcers said Sebastian was taken into custody yesterday afternoon by the Royal […]
Gov’t to set up ‘Economic Zone’ in District 5
Residents of the Fifth Electoral District will soon have an economic zone that will accommodate aspiring entrepreneurs who need a physical space to operate their business. Fifth District Representative Kye Rymer said the project is dubbed ‘The First Step Entrepreneurial […]
No mixed mingling in bars/clubs! Barriers required for exotic dancers
By Kamal Haynes, BVI News As part of the new protocols for local bars, pubs and nightclubs, groups of persons patronising these establishments will be required to remain within their respective circles and will be prohibited from coming into contact […]
Law now being drafted to restrict older vehicles
Following his call to restrict older vehicles back in 2019, Transport Minister Kye Rymer has announced that his ministry is now drafting the legislation that will make it more difficult for persons to import vehicles that are 10 years and […]
