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Articles By: Julia Donavan

Men confess nearly three years later

Men confess nearly three years later

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 […]

by / on July 7, 2017 at 6:06 AM /
Parade attracting ‘hype’ not seen in years -WALWYN

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 […]

by / on July 7, 2017 at 6:00 AM /
Soap opera actress to star at Summer Sizzle

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 […]

by / on July 7, 2017 at 5:16 AM /
Festival means different things to different people

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 […]

by / on July 6, 2017 at 2:51 PM /
Woman sexually assaulted on highway

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 […]

by / on July 6, 2017 at 12:45 PM /
Grant decries division during festival

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 […]

by / on July 6, 2017 at 8:29 AM /
Sherika was very dear to us – FAMILY

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 […]

by / on July 6, 2017 at 6:50 AM /
‘My formula is to pray, work hard, and sleep’

‘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 […]

by / on July 6, 2017 at 6:26 AM /
Male graduates top class of 18

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 […]

by / on July 6, 2017 at 6:00 AM /
New offices acquired for Supreme Court Registry

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 […]

by / on July 6, 2017 at 6:00 AM /