Government currently owes employees of the hurricane-ravaged Prospect Reef Resort more than $150,000 in outstanding wages but said it plans to settle the near-one year debt in a few weeks. Premier Andrew Fahie made that disclosure while answering questions from […]
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Gospel Fest | Village blessed ahead of official opening
Several local and regional acts officially blessed the festival village on Thursday through a Gospel Fest, making way for the official opening of the activities on Friday. The God Movement, Verne Profit, Oneyke, Dylan J, Joy Praise, Gabrielle Danae and […]
Consumer Protection law will only dictate business operations during nat’l emergency
Amid concern that the proposed Consumer Protection legislation will give government the power to meddle in the affairs of private businesses locally, Premier Andrew Fahie has assured that government will only dictate business operations in cases of national emergency. Fahie […]
Be honest about qualifications when job hunting, says corporate executive
While citing experiences where expatriates were the main culprits, a local corporate executive is calling on prospective employees to be honest about their qualifications when job hunting. Sherylene Francis made the call during the recent renaming ceremony for the Department […]
RVIPF trying to reach murder suspects who fled BVI, host countries tracking accused killers
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is collaborating with international authorities to rein in local murder suspects who fled to other countries after these murders were committed. “As we sit here today, there are people living in other countries that […]
Reckless driver who caused man to lose leg to spend 45 days in prison, ordered to pay $80K
A Virgin Gorda resident was ordered to pay $80,000 in compensation and will serve 45 days at Her Majesty’s Prison since his reckless driving caused a man to lose a limb three years ago. Andrew David was initially sentenced to […]
Stakeholders in local judiciary to get refresher course on sentencing offenders
Stakeholders in the local judicial system will undergo a refresher course on sentencing guidelines for major offences next week. The training will focus on offences involving drugs, unlawful sexual misconduct, theft, and robbery. “The launch of the guidelines is expected […]
Officials zeroing in on culture, heritage at this year’s emancipation festivities
With local emancipation festivities now in its 65th year, officials are placing a greater emphasis on culture for this year’s festivities. Listing a number of events scheduled for this year’s celebrations, Culture Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley said he is pleased […]
Legislators, former premier urged to denounce Vanterpool’s recent statements outside HOA
Government consultant and VIP supporter Claude Skelton Cline is appealing to members of the House of Assembly to publicly denounce the recent statements made by Fourth District Representative Mark Vanterpool. “It doesn’t matter if you are in the Opposition — […]
Cops might get powers to take DNA by force, detain suspects for days without charge
A new piece of legislation on policing is being discussed to increase the powers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force. This is according to Commissioner of Police Michael Matthews who said these policy adjustments will be vital in assisting […]
