The four persons held by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) in connection with the territory’s two 2020 murders have been released from custody. This is according to a media statement from the RVIPF moments ago. It said: “The […]
Archive for October, 2020
50 locals get best-practice training to access regional small grants
Fifty persons including public sector officers and leaders from various community-based groups recently completed best-practices training geared towards ensuring success when applying for the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF SPC) Small Grants Programme. A media release from the Department […]
Four arrested in connection to BVI’s 2020 murders
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has made headway into the only two murders to happen in the territory this year. In a statement to the media on Tuesday, the RVIPF’s Information Unit said four suspects have been taken […]
Backyard fires will be put out once reported
The Virgin Islands Fire & Rescue Service is reminding individuals that it has the legal authority to put out backyard fires that endanger the health of others. In an interview with 284 Media on October 12, Chief Fire Officer Zebalon […]
Pregnant woman involved in major drug and gun bust fined $1K
The nine-months-pregnant Venezuelan woman who was jointly charged with serious drug, gun, and Immigration-related offences was fined $1,000 in the Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday. The 32-year-old offender, Jessica Faronas Farinas, was ordered to pay the sum forthwith. She appeared before […]
Premier defends COVID measures: ‘Can’t make money if you’re dead!’
Premier Andrew Fahie has fired back at critics who believe the government has sacrificed the economy in its fight against COVID-19, saying money is useless to an unhealthy population. “There are those in our society who want to play down […]
No entry for attorney! Trial for $30M cocaine bust delayed again
The trial of four men accused of importing $30.9 million worth of cocaine has been further delayed; this time because the lead attorney for three of the men was not granted entry into the territory. Locals Nickel Simon and Cryton […]
1000 residents to get free certified training in tourism
Government has given $100,000 to the H Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) for the free enrolment of 1,000 residents in the college’s Tourism Certification Training Programme. Speaking at the recent launch of the programme, HLSCC’s Director of Culinary & Hospitality […]
REPORT: Latin America, C’bean the hardest region hit by COVID-19
A new report from the World Bank said Latin America and the Caribbean is the regions hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. The report titled ‘The Cost Of Staying Healthy’ said governments in the region must protect the population while […]
One Venezuelan claims gun, another admits he’s the drug dealer
Two of the three Venezuelan men who were jointly charged with possession of an illegal firearm and a large quantity of cocaine have each pleaded guilty to the respective charges. Appearing before Magistrate Christilyn Benjamin via a virtual hearing on […]
