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Andre Stedman being escorted from court

Child rapist sentenced to 8 years in prison

Trinidad & Tobago native Andre Stedman has been sentenced to eight years imprisonment for raping a minor a few years ago. The former security officer who is in his late 50s was also slapped with a 12-month prison sentence for […]

by / on July 12, 2019 at 2:50 PM /
Festival & Fairs Committee Chairman, Carnel Clyne.

Festival committee hosting fundraiser to offset cost of August Monday parade

A fundraising dinner is being held to help offset the cost of this year’s emancipation festivities. This is according to Chairman of the Virgin Islands Festival & Fairs Committee, Carnel Clyne, who said the monies will go directly towards subsidising […]

by / on July 12, 2019 at 7:55 AM /
20yo accused of having sex with minor granted $60K bail

20yo accused of having sex with minor granted $60K bail

A Hannah’s Estate man was granted $60,000 signed bail on Thursday after he allegedly had sexual intercourse with a girl under the age of 13. Charged is 20-year-old Kwayne Francis who was not required to plead when he appeared before […]

by / on July 12, 2019 at 7:38 AM /
The central administration complex in Road Town that houses several government offices. (GIS photo)

BVI to host overseas infrastructure training exercise, govt says much to be gained

Government has granted permission to a group called ‘528 Specialist Team Royal Engineers’ (STRE) to conduct their annual overseas infrastructure training exercise in the British Virgin Islands. The engineers, who provide power and electrical capacity to government agencies, are scheduled […]

by / on July 12, 2019 at 7:17 AM /
Foxy

Foxy’s to host second annual Hemp Fest this weekend

The second annual Foxy’s Hemp Festival is happening this weekend on Jost Van Dyke. Event organiser and Manager at Foxy’s Tamarind Bar, Thomas Warner, said the event will begin at around 2 pm on Saturday and culminate late into the […]

by / on July 12, 2019 at 7:04 AM /
The vessel that caught fire during the wee hours of Thursday, July 11.

Fisherman’s vessel damaged in early-morning fire, authorities probe

Authorities are investigating an incident where a 45-foot fisherman’s vessel sustained severe damage after catching fire at Road Reef Marina on Tortola early Thursday morning. “The vessel was severely impacted to its interior, and it’s structure,” Deputy Fire Chief William […]

by / on July 11, 2019 at 2:15 PM /
Legislators show off the new sign for the Department of Labour and Workforce Development

Gov’t offers ‘grace period’ to delinquent taxpayers seeking to renew work permit

Persons seeking to renew their work permit but are not up-to-date on their tax payments will now be granted a window of time to settle all outstanding balances. This development comes roughly a month after Premier Andrew Fahie announced that […]

by / on July 11, 2019 at 7:35 AM /
A section of Tortola. (BVI News photo)

Push for Consumer Protection Bill fueled by rising population, concerns after hurricanes

The Premier Andrew Fahie-led government has said the rising population of the BVI and the inflation concerns stemming from the 2017 hurricanes were some key factors that fueled its push for the Consumer Protection Bill. The draft bill which is […]

by / on July 11, 2019 at 6:52 AM /
Premier Andrew Fahie

Gov’t resumes regularisation programme

Premier Andrew Fahie has said the initiative to fast-track status regularisation for select expatriate residents has now resumed. The Premier made the announcement on Tuesday stating that the initiative was briefly stopped to make adjustments to his government’s proposed amendment […]

by / on July 11, 2019 at 6:30 AM /
Vanterpool (left) and Willock

Vanterpool receives summons to be sworn in

After months of a costly legal battle, member-elect for the Fourth Electoral District Mark Vanterpool will be sworn-in at the next sitting of the House of Assembly scheduled for Tuesday. This is according to a July 10 letter addressed to […]

by / on July 11, 2019 at 6:04 AM /