This week is Public Service Week and things kicked off on Monday by honouring nearly 200 longstanding public servants. One-hundred-and-fifty-six public officers who have been serving the local government for 10, 25, and 35 were recognised. They all received tokens […]
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Businessman fined $2K for marijuana possession
A Fat Hogs Bay businessman was fined $2,000 after he was caught with 6.7 grams of cannabis last year. Twenty-six-year-old Sequonne Moulon was fined after pleading guilty when he appeared before Magistrate Shawn Innocent on Friday. He has six months […]
Trent Harrigan freed, found not guilty of 2015 attempted murder
The man who police implicated in the harrowing attempted murder of Kani Hazel back in 2015 has been acquitted. Trent Harrigan was freed on Monday after Justice Ann-Marie Smith withdrew the case from the jury and entered a verdict of […]
Airport expansion will progress before my premiership ends
Residents can expect progress on the airport expansion project before Premier Dr D Orlando Smith demits office next year. Premier Smith gave that assurance during a conference with local media practitioners this month. “I’m certain that we’ll have that kind […]
Authorities fabricate confession of accused burglar?
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecution’s (DPP) has found itself in a serious disagreement with a janitor in relation to whether he (the janitor) had confessed to being a key player behind the burglary of his former place […]
Gov’t, CDB hosting workshop for potential contractors
In a move seemingly aimed at attracting as many local contractors and suppliers towards the government projects that are opening up across the territory, a workshop for is being held for these contractors this week. The workshop is an educational exercise to […]
Locals have no respect for expat cops, says magistrate
The court has raised concern for what is being described as a lack of respect towards law enforcement officers, particularly cops who are expats. Magistrate Shawn Innocent said many locals portray an attitude which suggests that a person who is not […]
Mother stops man just before alleged intercourse with minor
A Nottingham Estate man was granted $40,000 bail in relation to allegations that the mother of an underaged girl stopped him just as he was about to have sexual intercourse with the minor. Twenty-three-year-old BVI native Joshua Clarence received bail […]
Penalties soft for officers, inmates who break HMP laws?
Some penalties being proposed for inmates and officers who break the territory’s prison laws are what can be described as unsatisfactory. According to the proposed Prison Act 2018 Bill, a prison 0fficer may only walk away with a fine not exceeding $2,000 or […]
Brilliantly restored: Ivan Dawson Primary reopening in weeks
It is now only a matter of weeks before the Ivan Dawson Primary School campus reopens. United States non-profit group All Hands and Hearts – Smart Response handed the school back over to local authorities at the weekend during a […]
