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Rider accused of smuggling bike, threatening to shoot cop
A motorcyclist accused of threatening to shoot a police officer after being tased during a traffic stop last year has appeared before the Magistrate’s Court. Charged with using threatening language, resisting arrest, engagement in smuggling, driving an unlicensed vehicle, driving […]
Walwyn to visit Virgin Gorda on August 28
Residents of Virgin Gorda are notified that the Minister for Education and Culture, Honourable Myron V Walwyn will hold office hours at the Vanterpool Administration Building on Tuesday, August 28 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Residents are asked to […]
UK’s approach to inquiry flawed; time given to respond ‘too short’
Chairman-elect of the National Democratic Party (NDP) Myron Walwyn has criticised Britain’s approach to launching an inquiry into the future of its relationship with the British Virgin Islands. The UK announced the inquiry on its official parliamentary website on July […]
‘Fake news’, no candidates named for my party yet — Fraser
Reports that five well-known locals have been chosen as election candidates for the newly-formed Progressives United political organisation is ‘fake news’, says party founder Julian Fraser. Queen’s Counsel Dancia Penn and former Speaker of the House of Assembly Keith Flax […]
Duo partners to build a local recycling industry
Two young men determined to see the British Virgin Islands become a sustainably enviro-safe nation have channelled their vision into an inspiring business venture. Shavoy Samuels and Gavin Baird have partnered to establish Alkebulan Minds Recycling Incorporated — a local […]
Man allegedly wounds brother in fight over bathroom
A recent domestic dispute between siblings has left one brother nursing abdominal wounds and the other facing criminal charges. Thirty-two-year-old Jost Van Dyke resident Dexter Donovan has been charged with unlawful and maliciously wounding. He pleaded not guilty when he […]
Only ‘days’ left to make official voters list
As the next general elections draw nearer, the local electorate is being told they only have days to make the official 2018 Voters List. Supervisor of elections Juliette Penn said prospective voters have until September 3 to become included on the […]
Man charged for Jerry Castro’s murder, community lauded
The Royal Virgin Islands Police have arrested a 27-year-old man for the fatal August 10 shooting of Jerry Castro. Charged with murder is Johnson’s Ghut resident, Sean Martin. Police said they were able to make the arrest because of ‘cooperation from […]
Another major fire flares in Pockwood Pond
A major fire has flared up at the waste site in Pockwood Pond, Tortola and authorities are working feverishly to “fully extinguish the smouldering fire and secure the site”. The fire was reported at the location around 9pm Friday night, […]
