By Horace Mills, BVI News Online Journalist Kezzia Jones, who holds a Master’s Degree in the Sciences, recently surprised some members of her Carrot Bay community. Many didn’t know she is a top-notch painter until recently when she completed a […]
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Man confesses in court but pleads not guilty
Though admitting to Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards that he attacked another man last December, 38 year-old Great Habour resident Marvin Chinnery pleaded not guilty to the charges against him. He is charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and being […]
Visitors to start paying environmental levy on September 1
The government has announced that visitors to the British Virgin Islands (BVI) will start paying an environmental and tourism levy of $10 at the territory’s ports of entry, effective September 1. The levy is being implemented after the House of […]
COMMENTARY: A layman’s view of Brexit economy
By Dickson Igwe, Contributor Now, this economics layman was never in favour of Brexit. He enjoys, and values his status as a Virgin Islands citizen, British citizen, and a citizen of Europe. He doesn’t fancy having to apply for a […]
Body found at sea without life jacket
A body believed to be that of Tortola resident Deshaun ‘Bongo’ Bryan was discovered at sea this morning, July 15. Representative of the Virgin Islands Search and Rescue (VISAR) Phil Aspinall said the discovery was made close to the Towers […]
Jahmiel, Bounty Killer to perform at Carrot Bay
The Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta to be held on August 10 and 11 has taken on new life with the addition of three major international artistes – Bounty Killer and Jahmiel from Jamaica, as well as Skinny Fabulous from St […]
GUILTY: Money came from criminality!
Trinidad and Tobago natives Rachelle Emrith and Allan Birju have admitted that the total US$67,538 found in their possession at a British Virgin Islands airport is the proceeds of criminal activity. They made the confession while answered to charges in […]
Gun possession was ‘honest mistake’
Though stating that he has years of experience and training as a boat captain, US Virgin Islands (USVI) native Jarvis Hodge said he did not know he had to declare a firearm when he sails in international waters. Hodge and […]
Woman in hospital after attack
A woman is in Peebles Hospital after she was injured allegedly by her step-son. Details of the incident and the woman’s medical condition are sketchy at this stone. Reports are that a piece of metal pipe was used to […]
Sidewalk coming! Vendors had permission to sell
While disclosing that vendors who once operated under a tree near the Road Town round-about had permission to do business in the area, City Manager Janice Brathwaite-Edwards said the blockades placed at the location are not a result of vendor […]
