Two Virgin Gorda residents who were caught breaking the state-imposed curfew last year told the court they did it to connect to the internet. During their appearance before Magistrate Shawn Innocent on Friday, the 20-year-old accused men — Domeniqe Wilkinson […]
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Smiths breaks from NDP, aligns with new party
By Davion Smith, BVI News Staff Former First District candidate for the National Democratic Party (NDP) Shaina Smith has cut ties with the party. She submitted a formal letter of resignation this week, stating that hers and the NDP’s goals […]
Caught on camera: Accused burglar allegedly steals vault, jewellery
An East End man who allegedly broke into a Tread Falls apartment and stole jewellery and a vault of cash was granted bail when he appeared before Magistrate Shawn Innocent on this week. Twenty-five-year-old Kilmo Maduro, who has been was […]
Seismic equip’t being installed to help improve building standards
A team of engineers from Puerto Rico is currently installing seismic equipment across the territory and is expected to complete the first phase of installation this week. Director of the Puerto Rico Strong Motion Programme Dr Jose Martinez-Cruzado said this […]
VG ‘peacemaker’ slapped with multiple charges, pleads guilty
A Virgin Gorda man who claimed he was the peacemaker in a fight at a festival event on the sister island last year, has been slapped with multiple charges. During his appearance before Magistrate Shawn Innocent on Thursday, the accused, […]
Hispanic fake visa holders sentenced to 3 months in prison
The Dominican Republic duo held at the Beef Island airport with fake BVI visas and Labour documents last week has been sentenced on Thursday to three months at Her Majesty’s Prison. Magistrate Shawn Innocent also fined the Spanish-speaking offenders – […]
OT director in BVI on governance, recovery-focused visit
Director for Overseas Territories in the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Ben Merrick is currently in the territory on a visit focused on local governance, financial services, and the recovery of the British Virgin Islands. During his four-day visit, the […]
DDM: Thunderstorms near BVI may cause heavy showers, flooding
The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has issued an alert of thunderstorms immediately northwest of the British Virgin Islands. Residents are being told to brace for what is being described as “heavy rainfall” on Thursday, November 8. “Possible ponding of […]
Former employee steals dinghy from Moorings, sells it
A 27-year-old man who pleaded guilty to stealing a dinghy from his employers at The Moorings and selling it has been sentenced. Kasim Harrigan, who is currently unemployed because of the incident, received a six-month prison sentence that has been […]
Renewable energy law effected, reduced fossil fuel imports anticipated
The territory’s considerable fossil fuel imports are well on the way to see a 20 percent decrease in the next two to three years; now with the successful implementation of the BVI Electricity Corporation (Renewable Energy) Regulation. This law came […]
