Government Information Service (press release) – Six new recruits have been added to the cohort of fire officers at the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Service. They are Aleem Fahie, Akeem Delpleshe, De’Quante Dabreo, Adrian Stoutt, Annesha Graham and Shaquoy […]
Articles By: Julia Donavan
Woman scooter rider among 7 motorists charged
Police have released the names of persons arrested and charged with traffic offenses last week as they intensified operations to restore order to the streets of the British Virgin Islands. Persons in breach were driving mostly without licences, registration, and […]
Commish on video: I fully support the police
While noting that he is encouraged by the support expressed through comments in the online media and otherwise, Commissioner of Police Michael Matthews has declared that cops will not be intimidated by unruly motorists and residents trying to obstruct law […]
Two wanted in the United States remanded in custody
The two men being sought by United States authorities – Earl ‘Bob’ Hodge and former Customs officer Robert ‘Tico’ Harrigan – were remanded in custody when they were brought to a special sitting of the Magistrate’s Court this afternoon, February […]
Brexit meeting: BVI wants to trade goods
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) has told the United Kingdom (UK) that it does not only want to ensure its financial business is not negatively affected by Brexit, but that it also wants to be able to compete in the […]
Police name taxi operator in sex case
Police have named the taxi operator who BVI News Online earlier reported was charged with unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under the age of consent (16 years). Akeem Jamaal Sebastian, 32, was arrested and charged on February 2. He […]
Man harms another with cutlass
A native of the neighbouring US Virgin Islands who reportedly attacked another man with a cutlass was remanded in custody yesterday when he appeared in a British Virgin Islands court. Moments earlier, Treh Williams pleaded guilty to assault causing actual […]
Bougainvillea opening urgent care service on February 15
PRESS RELEASE – Bougainvillea Clinic, a private hospital located on Russell Hill in Road Town, would like to inform the public that as of February 15 it will be offering a walk-in service for routine and urgent healthcare needs. The […]
Motorist to pay big bucks after serious crash
A motorist will have to pay more than $100,000 in compensation after the vehicle he was driving became involved in a serious accident on January 30, 2012. The High Court heard that the victim, Kim Russell Romney, ‘suffered severe injuries’ […]
BVI’s first fire chief laid to rest
Colin Graham who served as Chief Fire Officer of the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Service from 1985 to1989 was laid to rest in the United Kingdom yesterday, February 6. He was a key player in the creation of the […]
