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Articles By: Julia Donavan

Pastor couple earns third degree together

Pastor couple earns third degree together

Senior Pastor Reverend Wayne Hoyte and Co-Pastor Joycelyn Hoyte of First Assembly of God Church in the British Virgin Islands have accomplished a historic three-peat graduation feat, with the award of their Doctoral degrees from Masters International University in Melbourne, […]

by / on February 22, 2017 at 7:14 AM /
RVIPF marks 50 years with focus on community

RVIPF marks 50 years with focus on community

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) will mark 50 years of existence as an independent constabulary on Monday, February 27. But, instead of the usual week of celebration, the force will host a number of ‘community-centred events’ through the […]

by / on February 22, 2017 at 7:00 AM /
BVI told consider the bittersweet – join the ACP

BVI told consider the bittersweet – join the ACP

An senior lecturer in Politics and International Relations at the University of the West of England has told persons in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) that – in light of Brexit – the BVI should consider joining the African, Caribbean […]

by / on February 22, 2017 at 7:00 AM /
3 to be awarded BVI Badge of Honour

3 to be awarded BVI Badge of Honour

Governor John Duncan has announced that three persons will soon be awarded the BVI Badge of Honour. They are teacher and cultural scholar Dr Patricia Turnbull, philanthropist Rubena Matthias-Fraser, and sports enthusiast Terrance ‘Chino’ Chinnery. A media release from the […]

by / on February 21, 2017 at 5:55 PM /
Grant appointed to head festival committee

Grant appointed to head festival committee

Trefor Grant is the new chairman of the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee, which oversees the staging of the Easter festival on Virgin Gorda and the emancipation festivities on Tortola. Minister responsible for culture Myron Walwyn confirmed Grant’s appointment, […]

by / on February 21, 2017 at 9:56 AM /
Tell the police your name, residents urged

Tell the police your name, residents urged

A police inspector, Smyrna Brewley, has found it fit to appeal for residents of the British Virgin Islands to understand that police officers have a right to ask any member of the public to state their name and address, as […]

by / on February 21, 2017 at 9:41 AM /
Boss gets 5 stitches after dispute with worker

Boss gets 5 stitches after dispute with worker

A garbage truck worker accused of stoning his boss while on the job has been brought before the Magistrate Court to answer to the offence. Long Bush Resident Kyle Gumbs pleaded not guilty to throwing missiles and common assault when […]

by / on February 21, 2017 at 8:33 AM /
Premier puts hospital board in ‘unstable’ position

Premier puts hospital board in ‘unstable’ position

Leader of the Opposition Andrew Fahie has accused the government headed by Premier Dr D Orlando Smith of leaving the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) in an ‘unstable and compromised’ position, which has resulted in the state-owned body heading down […]

by / on February 21, 2017 at 8:32 AM /
Williams-Sylvester appointed Court Manager

Williams-Sylvester appointed Court Manager

Annette Williams-Sylvester has been appointed Manager of the Magistrate’s Court in the British Virgin Islands. The appointment, which took effect on January 27, was made by Governor John Duncan, acting in accordance with advice from the Judicial and Legal Services […]

by / on February 21, 2017 at 8:10 AM /
Teen sentenced for dissing police in Sea Cows Bay

Teen sentenced for dissing police in Sea Cows Bay

Juwan Richardson has been fined in the Magistrate’s Court for resisting arrest and threatening police. The 19-year-old was fined after he pleaded guilty to the offences when he appeared before Magistrate Ayanna Baptiste-DaBreo. He reportedly threatened to ‘f**** up’ a […]

by / on February 21, 2017 at 8:08 AM /