Two men who were accused of being in possession of 22 grams marijuana nearly three years ago finally have admitted to the offence. Jeremiah Pickering and Shakeem Potter came clean with a guilty plea this week during what was supposed […]
Articles By: Julia Donavan
Parade attracting ‘hype’ not seen in years -WALWYN
While stating that he expects the August Monday parade this year to be grand, culture minister Myron Walwyn has urged more community groups to join the several that he said are already down to participate. “As we create a cultural […]
Soap opera actress to star at Summer Sizzle
Eva Marcille, formerly known as Eva Pigford, winner of America’s Next Top Model Cycle 3, will host the 9th Annual Summer Sizzle BVI fashion extravaganza in the British Virgin Islands from July 20 – 23. The actress, TV host, and […]
Festival means different things to different people
Culture minister Myron Walwyn has acknowledged that the annual emancipation festival means different things to different people. Over the years, there have been complaints that persons are drifting from the true meaning of the event. During the launch of the […]
Woman sexually assaulted on highway
Police are on the hunt for a man who sexually assaulted a woman about 8 o’ clock last evening (July 5) near the ‘Pasea Place’ building along Sir Francis Drake Highway, Tortola. Law enforcers launched a probe after a well-known […]
Grant decries division during festival
Chairman of the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee Trefor Grant has decried the atmosphere of cultural division experienced especially during the annual Emancipation Festival. “The BVI is a multi-cultural community whether we want to admit it or not, and […]
Sherika was very dear to us – FAMILY
Apostle Dr Gerald McLean, who is still grappling with the murder of his niece Sherika Nelson, is bracing for the years when he will still have to comfort a four-year-old girl who last month watched her mother being butchered in […]
‘My formula is to pray, work hard, and sleep’
By Davion Smith, BVI News Online Staff “Awww.” That was the sound emitted by some graduates when their valedictorian Sharayah John paused mid-speech on Sunday to present a surprise gift basket to her parents Elvis and Ann-Marie John. The 16-year-old […]
Male graduates top class of 18
By Davion Smith, BVI News Online Staff Delroy Prince was among 18 students smartly dressed in gowns and caps for the graduation ceremony last Wednesday at the Seventh-day Adventist School (Elementary Division). The young Prince was declared top performer in […]
New offices acquired for Supreme Court Registry
The government has acquired new offices for employees of the Supreme Court Registry, who have been working in an unsuitable environmental condition. The new offices are located on the third and fourth floors of the SAKAL Building, beside the Festival […]