Sailors from across the United States will gather in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) from July 28 to August 3 to celebrate 20 years of friendships forged on the blue waters of Nature’s Little Secret – BVI. Those friendships began […]
Articles By: Julia Donavan
Property tax assessment list now available
Government Information Service (press release) – The 2017 Property Tax assessment list is available for review. Copies of the assessment list are posted at various public buildings and places throughout the BVI for inspection by the public. A review of […]
Senior citizens invited to tent
PRESS RELEASE – All senior citizens across the islands – Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke, and Anegada – are invited to the Annual Senior Citizens Tent to be hosted by Honourable Mark Vanterpool, 4th District Representative, on Monday August […]
We are better now – OMG launching festival album
The local band known as Our Music Group (OMG), which will perform at the upcoming emancipation festivities, is launching its first album, and is upbeat about its improved chances of becoming Road March champion this time round. The album titled […]
Two children abused in separate cases
Two adults have been arrested and charged in relation to separate cases of cruelty to a child, said the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). In an attempt to protect the identities of the two children involved, the RVIPF did […]
BVI arbitration not viable – Jamaica’s arbitration leader
Despite the British Virgin Islands (BVI) spending big bucks to establish an international arbitration centre, a number of people are ignoring the territory, and are instead calling on Jamaica that is still lagging behind the BVI as it relates establishing […]
MY GUN: Businessman says he wanted protection
Claiming that he procured an illegal firearm for protection, 47-year-old businessman Allison Vanterpool yesterday told the Magistrate’s Court that his co-accused Jazz Freeman did not know about the gun for which both of them have been charged. Police said they […]
Fahie banking on God, says he won’t push Fraser
Leader of the Opposition Andrew Fahie said he has spoken to his only opposition parliamentary colleague Julian Fraser about the motion of no confidence he will pursue in the House of Assembly next week, adding that he won’t be telling […]
Trainee cops hit the street for a dose of reality
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has announced that it is sending its newest group of trainees on the streets this week to begin the month-long practical aspect of their training programme. The 27 recruits, who are now in […]
‘You keep coming back!’ Freeman fined $7K
Months after he was put on a two-year bond to keep the peace, Jazz Freeman yesterday appeared before the Magistrate’s Court for sentencing in relation to fresh marijuana offences. Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards slapped the 24-year-old with a $5,000 fine […]
