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Man accused of beating woman for password

Man accused of beating woman for password

A man who is accused of badly beating his girlfriend for her to disclose her cellular phone password has appeared before Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards. Tifern Henley, 35, pleaded not guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm. The prosecution alleged […]

by / on July 19, 2017 at 12:03 PM /
Lower Estate man slapped with traffic charges

Lower Estate man slapped with traffic charges

Less than a month after he reportedly was rescued during an incident at sea, Lower Estate resident Trumayne Daway is being accused of committing a number of offences on land. He has been charged with unlawful possession of marijuana, unlicensed […]

by / on July 19, 2017 at 11:46 AM /
Enforcement needed throughout ‘lawless’ BVI

Enforcement needed throughout ‘lawless’ BVI

The man at the helm of the territory’s Town and Country Planning Department, Gregory Adams, is among persons raising fresh concern about the wanton disregard for laws in virtually all aspects of life throughout the British Virgin Islands (BVI). He […]

by / on July 19, 2017 at 8:10 AM /
Youngster fined $300 after completing rehab

Youngster fined $300 after completing rehab

After hearing that Fat Hog’s Bay resident Keshawn Baronville has completed his drug rehab sessions successfully, Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards fined him $300 for marijuana possession. She ordered the offender to pay the sum or serve 30 days at Her […]

by / on July 19, 2017 at 6:30 AM /
Two suspected thieves being sought – POLICE

Two suspected thieves being sought – POLICE

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has released photos of two persons on a motor scooter, adding that they are being sought in relation to a theft that unfolded in Road Town shortly after mid-day on Monday. CCTV cameras […]

by / on July 19, 2017 at 6:12 AM /
Winair announces turn-around after near bankruptcy

Winair announces turn-around after near bankruptcy

Six years after it almost filed for bankruptcy, one of the airlines that serves the British Virgin Islands and other countries in the region has announced net profit of $3.89 million, adding that its employees contributed significantly to the turn-around. […]

by / on July 19, 2017 at 5:57 AM /
Two injured in crash

Two injured in crash

Two vehicles collided Tuesday evening in the vicinity of the Red Cross headquarters on Tortola, resulting in persons being injured. Reports are that at least two persons were taken to Peebles Hospital. Their medical condition, as well as the cause […]

by / on July 19, 2017 at 5:03 AM /
19 students recognized after quiz

19 students recognized after quiz

PRESS RELEASE: ZBVI recently celebrated the accomplishments of the General Knowledge Quiz participants. On July 14, the top 19 students and their parents, along with sponsors and supporters, were recognized at the annual luncheon which was held at The Moorings. Rakeel […]

by / on July 19, 2017 at 5:01 AM /
It wasn’t me – Man contradicts about 21 immigrants

It wasn’t me – Man contradicts about 21 immigrants

Contrary to the word of some 21 illegal immigrants who named him as the person who smuggled them into the British Virgin Islands, Luc Eloi has declared that he was just another boat passenger on the day in question. That […]

by / on July 18, 2017 at 3:57 PM /
Airport project poses serious threat – BVI Airways

Airport project poses serious threat – BVI Airways

BVI Airways said the impending extension of the runway at Terrence B Lettsome International Airport may pose a ‘serious threat’ to its viability, because the project would facilitate competition from large airlines that are based in the United States. The […]

by / on July 18, 2017 at 1:40 PM /