One person is dead and another wounded following a shooting incident in Road Town early Sunday morning, February 12. The police confirmed the incident noting that the person fatally shot is male while the other gunshot victim who was only […]
Archive for February, 2023
Police Bill debate postponed because of renewed concerns
The debate of the Police Bill, 2023 that was scheduled to take place in the House of Assembly (HOA) today has been postponed because of the fresh and renewed concerns relating to the contents of the proposed legislation. Government legislator […]
Vendors miffed over rates and requirements for market kiosks
This article has been updated. Some vendors have reportedly expressed complaints about the affordability of kiosks (vending booths) at the new Road Town Market Square which is expected to be officially opened early next week. City Manager Janice Braithwaite-Edwards confirmed […]
Bitter complaints! Why can’t we get int’l flights to Anegada?
Residents and visitors alike have reportedly become frustrated by what is being described as inadequate air travel services to the far-flung sister island of Anegada. Representative of the Ninth District where Anegada is located, Vincent Wheatley communicated those concerns during […]
Tortola schoolboys reportedly attack VG students at sport event
At least one student had to receive treatment at hospital after being injured during a schoolboy brawl at a sporting event on Tortola recently. BVI News understands that students of the Bregado Flax Educational Centre on Virgin Gorda travelled to […]
Money is there once you know where to touch it!
While some lawmakers may be experiencing challenges with the loss of their ability to execute certain projects in their communities and control how much-needed aid is disbursed to their constituents, one political aspirant has suggested there is light at the […]
I didn’t know of any corruption in my party — Dr Smith
Years ahead of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) which examined governance in the territory, the UK had asked former Premier Dr D Orlando Smith about corruption that may have been happening within his then-governing National Democratic Party. According to the […]
Police to keep prints, biodata for 7 years after charges dropped
The proposed Virgin Islands Police Act, 2023 which is currently before the House of Assembly (HOA) for debate, has removed an earlier provision to destroy fingerprints and other personal data of persons acquitted of charges faced by the police. This change is […]
Perline Scatliffe-Leonard launches election bid
After months of prodding for more female political leaders by political commentator Claude Skelton-Cline, former Director of the Water & Sewerage Department (WSD), Perline Scatliffe-Leonard has announced her bid for elected office. The former WSD boss told reporters at a […]
Staffing support coming for Social Development amid ‘grants shift’
Now that assistance grants have shifted from the control of district representatives to the Ministry of Health & Social Development, plans are being implemented to bolster the staff at the Social Development Department. This is according to Health Minister Marlon […]
