A Harrigan Estate man accused of attempted burglary and criminal trespass was denied bail when he appeared before Magistrate Shawn Innocent on Wednesday. Charged is Akeem Stevens who was unrepresented and not required to plead during his court appearance. Allegations are […]
Articles By: Davion
Disgraceful: Only 4 members are on time whenever HOA sits
A total of 13 legislators usually make up the House of Assembly but, typically, no more than four are present for any of the scheduled start times of parliamentary proceedings, Speaker of the House of Assembly Ingrid Moses-Scatliffe has reported. […]
62yo admits to molesting 14yo girl, mother walks in on lewd act
Cases of sexual offences against minors are seemingly becoming more prevalent in the territory — the lastest matter before the Magistrate’s Court having to with a mother who reportedly witnessed her 62-year-old Dominican boyfriend indecently assaulting her 14-year-old daughter. The […]
Locals told: Show some dignity, ‘common sense’ as BVI prepares for election
Locals are being advised not to get sucked into any unsavoury political practices that may arise within the next few months as the territory readies to go to the polls. Premier Dr D Orlando Smith issued that advisory in a public […]
Plumber fined $2K for drug and traffic offences
A Fat Hogs Bay man who was caught with 26.4 grams of cannabis was fined $1,500 for the drugs when he appeared before Magistrate Shawn Innocent on Tuesday. Forty-five-year-old plumber Kevin Small is to pay the fine in three months […]
Speaker adjourns ‘illegal’ HOA sitting after Opposition raises alarm
Tuesday’s sitting of the House of Assembly was ordered adjourned on account of it being illegally called and convened. Speaker of the House, Ingrid Moses-Scatliffe, gave the order this afternoon after calls from members of the parliamentary opposition, Andrew Fahie […]
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Parliamentary shift
This BVI News photograph captured on Tuesday, November 27 tells the story of the ‘new normal’ in the House of Assembly; at least until the House of Assembly dissolves so the territory can go to the polls. The glaring parliamentary […]
Major fire contained but still burning | Efforts to extinguish continue
Fire officers and other supporting workers are still on the scene of the massive fire that combusted at the waste facility/incinerator in Pockwood Pond, Tortola less than 24 hours ago. Large clouds of smoke are still being emitted from the […]
GUILTY: Father claims ‘mistaken identity’ after having sex with 15yo daughter
A 43-year-old local who was found guilty of incest on Monday has claimed that it was a case of ‘mistaken identity’ when he had sex with his then 15-year-old daughter nearly two years ago. Eight of the nine-member jury panel […]
Departed NDP legislators does not impact our ability to govern — Premier
By Davion Smith, BVI News Staff Political chatter has permeated the British Virgin Islands following the recent upset within the National Democratic Party (NDP) government, and there are now recurring questions of whether the party is still capable of doing […]
