A local scooter rider racked up several charges recently after trying to evade the police while traversing Norman Fowler Drive on Tortola recently. Sources told our news centre that the police were conducting a stop-and-search operation on the thoroughfare when […]
Archive for March, 2023
VIP’s candidate selection process unfair — Ellis-Simpson
Independent Territorial At-Large candidate, Mitsy Ellis-Simpson, has challenged the level of fairness exhibited during the Virgin Islands Party’s (VIP) congressional meeting, which took place earlier this month. Ellis-Simpson told the Talking Points radio show that she attempted to represent the […]
BVI’s wealthy to be targeted in Resilience Fund scheme
As he moves to secure a fresh mandate from voters at the upcoming general elections, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has set his sights firmly on finding new and innovative ways of growing the territory’s revenue base. One of the means […]
Althea Scatliffe school to be demolished this weekend
Demolition works for the now-abandoned Althea Scatliffe Primary School (ASPS) structure in Road Town are expected to begin by the end of this week. This is according to Education Minister, Sharie de Castro, who told residents on the VIP Let’s […]
Attorney running as independent! Proposes Urban Renewal Board
Local attorney-at-law Daniel Fligelstone-Davies announced himself this week as an independent Territorial At-Large candidate in the upcoming general elections and has put forward proposals to address everyday problems facing Virgin Islanders. One of the problems the political newcomer has identified […]
Man allegedly found with loaded gun granted $80K bail
The 34-year-old scooter rider allegedly found with an unlicensed, loaded gun during a police stop-and-search operation last Friday has been granted bail. Akeem Robinson, who is charged with Carrying an Unlicensed Firearm, and Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, was offered $80,000 […]
No equity! VIP must account for mismanagement — Penn
The Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government must account for the inequity that has taken place under its watch, particularly with regard to the allocation of the territory’s resources as it relates to infrastructure development. That was the sentiment shared by […]
Resident advocates for burial societies, says bodies languishing
A resident has claimed that there have been instances where bodies are left languishing at local funeral parlours, simply because residents do not have the funds necessary to bury their dead. The person phoned into a radio programme recently, which […]
Smith promises VG Music Fest to create ‘entertainment tourism’
Incumbent Territorial At-Large Representative seeking re-election as a Virgin Islands Party (VIP) candidate, Neville ‘Sheep’ Smith is promising to to implement a music festival in Virgin Gorda. Speaking on the sister island on Saturday, Smith said he envisions the event […]
UK must do a lot more to help us — Pickering
Former Deputy Premier, Dr Kedrick Pickering, has said he believes the United Kingdom (UK) must do a lot more to help the BVI in order for the territory to progress. While appearing at a launch for the National Democratic Party’s […]
