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 […]
Articles By: Julia Donavan
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]