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Visitors caught on camera allegedly snorting cocaine

Visitors caught on camera allegedly snorting cocaine

Caucasian visitors have been captured on local CCTV footage openly snorting what appears to be cocaine. The visitors were seen committing the act while at a well-known beach facility on the island of Jost Van Dyke recently. The eight-minute-long video […]

by / on April 16, 2018 at 1:46 PM /
Fahie: Workers suffer as gov’t rejects free West End facility

Fahie: Workers suffer as gov’t rejects free West End facility

While sharing a photograph of Customs and Immigration Officers operating from a tent in rough weather conditions at the West End Ferry Dock, Opposition Leader Andrew Fahie has reprimanded government for negligence. Law enforcers at the West End port have […]

by / on April 16, 2018 at 9:41 AM /
Old police HQ becoming market not ruled out — Premier

Old police HQ becoming market not ruled out — Premier

Premier Dr D Orlando Smith has said he is not ruling out the possibility of transforming the old Police Headquarters on Waterfront Drive into a market. Member of the Farmers and Fishermen Network, Aragon Dick-Read said recently that the facility […]

by / on April 16, 2018 at 7:56 AM /
PHOTOS: Massive farewell; Speedy saved hundreds of lives

PHOTOS: Massive farewell; Speedy saved hundreds of lives

Deceased businessman Edwin ‘Speedy’ George was remembered on Saturday for touching and saving numerous lives on the sister island of Virgin Gorda, where he spent most of his childhood and adult life. “He was the man that we called at […]

by / on April 16, 2018 at 7:12 AM /
Elton Georges to receive state funeral

Elton Georges to receive state funeral

PRESS RELEASE: The late Elton Georges, CMG, OBE, who passed away on April 4, will be honoured with an official funeral. Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE said, “Official funerals are usually reserved for […]

by / on April 16, 2018 at 6:21 AM /
BVI Snuba assisting to replant VG

BVI Snuba assisting to replant VG

A Virgin Gorda based-company intends to donate a percentage of its profits towards replanting the sister island. Elaine Couper of BVI Snuba told BVI News yesterday that for every booking the organisation receives from April 20 to 22, twelve percent […]

by / on April 16, 2018 at 6:07 AM /
Business complex in Pockwood Pond catches fire

Business complex in Pockwood Pond catches fire

A section of the R&R Malone Complex in Pockwood Pond reportedly caught on fire on Saturday evening, April 14. A burning glow and clouds of smoke could be seen rising through the windows on one of the structures on the […]

by / on April 14, 2018 at 7:06 PM /
Kyron has inspired me, says Premier

Kyron has inspired me, says Premier

Twenty-one-year-old 400-metre hurdles sensation Kyron McMaster has inspired the territory’s leader, Premier Dr D Orlando Smith. The 73-year-old Premier said he gained inspiration from McMaster after watching him make athletic history in Gold Coast, Australia on Thursday. McMaster won gold […]

by / on April 13, 2018 at 2:58 PM /
Gov’t finds potential airport investors, holding talks

Gov’t finds potential airport investors, holding talks

Government has found potential investors to develop the Terrence B Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island. Premier Dr D Orlando Smith announced on Thursday that his government is now holding talks with these possible investors as well as the BVI […]

by / on April 13, 2018 at 8:05 AM /
Local tricks ‘white’ cocaine buyer with baking soda, court hears

Local tricks ‘white’ cocaine buyer with baking soda, court hears

A man who allegedly tried to sell baking soda as cocaine to a Caucasian buyer has been brought before the Magistrate’s Court on drug charges. Sea Cow’s Bay resident Verne Forbes, Jr is charged with two counts of possession of […]

by / on April 13, 2018 at 7:40 AM /