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File photo: Premier Dr D Orlando Smith in the thick of things at the May 2018 Decision March.

‘Fire them skin yes’: Premier sacking ministers popular with residents — Vox Pop

By Esther Durand, BVI News Staff Premier Dr D Orlando Smith’s move to sack legislators who conspired to form a new political party while still being part of his administration is largely a popular decision with some residents. Former NDP […]

by / on November 22, 2018 at 9:03 AM /
Did you see any ‘angry scooter riders’ when 11yo was killed last year?

Did you see any ‘angry scooter riders’ when 11yo was killed last year?

Investigations into the fatal shooting of 11-year-old Trinity Moses Thomas and Franklyn Penn, Jr exactly one year ago are still open and police said they are yet to establish a motive for the murders. Detectives are now asking for information […]

by / on November 22, 2018 at 8:04 AM /
Post-hurricane vacationers pour in with testimonials about BVI

Post-hurricane vacationers pour in with testimonials about BVI

Testimonials about the BVI’s tourism product are reportedly pouring in from vacationers from across the globe who have visited the territory post-hurricanes. These testimonials are being shared to the rest of the world via a marketing strategy from the BVI […]

by / on November 22, 2018 at 8:00 AM /
Man allegedly beats lover with ironing board for staying out late

Man allegedly beats lover with ironing board for staying out late

A 32-year-old Parham Town man is facing charges of using threatening language and assault causing grievous bodily harm after allegedly beating his lover with an ironing board for staying out late and not answering the phone when he called. Following […]

by / on November 22, 2018 at 7:45 AM /
Not the marijuana mentioned in the story

FINED: Man claims he uses marijuana for spinal injury

A 31-year-old Lower Estate man who was fined for having 25.8 grams of cannabis has claimed the drugs were used as a medicine for his spinal injury. Sayied Scatliffe pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled drug and was fined […]

by / on November 22, 2018 at 7:18 AM /
E coli outbreak: Local food stores recall romaine lettuce

E coli outbreak: Local food stores recall romaine lettuce

At least two major local food distributors have issued a recall of products containing romaine lettuce, which may be contaminated with E coli. OneMart Supermarket as well as RoadTown Wholesale (which operates RiteWay Food Store, Fine Foods, and Cash and […]

by / on November 21, 2018 at 3:30 PM /
Charter boaters unlawfully fishing lobsters after misleading publication

Charter boaters unlawfully fishing lobsters after misleading publication

The Department of Conservation and Fisheries has issued a statement ordering charter boat captains and their guests to ‘cease and desist’ from harvesting spiny lobsters from the local seabed. The statement was released this week following a publication from a […]

by / on November 21, 2018 at 10:25 AM /
New appointees to do ‘reconnaissance’ on ministerial portfolios

New appointees to do ‘reconnaissance’ on ministerial portfolios

By Davion Smith, BVI News Staff The three government legislators who were this week thrust into new ministerial positions are now gearing up to do a bit of portfolio reconnaissance to become familiar with their roles. Eighth District Representative Marlon […]

by / on November 21, 2018 at 7:57 AM /
Stepdad beats man who he found at home with 16yo daughter

Stepdad beats man who he found at home with 16yo daughter

A father who found his 16-year-old stepdaughter at home with an adult male two years ago has been brought before the court for beating the man. The father, whose name is being withheld to protect the identity of his stepchild, was […]

by / on November 21, 2018 at 7:27 AM /
The capital city of Road Town.

Cabinet agree to pay RDA members

Members of the Recovery and Development Agency — the unsalaried body established to govern the territory’s recovery effort for the next five years — are now to be offered payment. The Cabinet of the Government of the Virgin Islands made […]

by / on November 21, 2018 at 7:26 AM /