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Articles By: Julia Donavan

Roberts chasing her own dreams

Roberts chasing her own dreams

Every now and again patients are medically evacuated from the British Virgin Islands to other countries for treatment. “I want to bring down the number of cases where that happens by becoming a surgeon,” declared 16-year-old scholar Chris-Tiann Roberts. “I […]

by / on June 27, 2017 at 8:15 AM /
‘Smile for the boss’

‘Smile for the boss’

Motivational speaker Henderson Tittle has urged graduates to work assiduously towards impressing their bosses whenever they become employed. He made the appeal while he begged the graduates to also grab employment opportunities that are now available until they find their […]

by / on June 27, 2017 at 8:11 AM /
Lions Citizen of the Year: Dr Joel Stevens

Lions Citizen of the Year: Dr Joel Stevens

PRESS RELEASE – In recognition of his professional accomplishments and of the stellar contributions to the Virgin Islands in the fields and education and health, Dr Joel Stevens was inducted as an Honourary Lion, and named as Lions Citizen of […]

by / on June 27, 2017 at 4:12 AM /
Scooter rider injured in crash

Scooter rider injured in crash

A scooter rider was injured during a crash in the Fort Hill area of Tortola today, June 26. Details of the crash are still sketchy at this time.

by / on June 26, 2017 at 7:18 PM /
Update: Exotic dancer injured outside night club

Update: Exotic dancer injured outside night club

Police have confirmed an earlier BVI News Online report that a woman ended up in Peebles Hospital on the weekend after she was assaulted by a man. “A woman reported to the hospital with injuries to her face, hands, and […]

by / on June 26, 2017 at 3:45 PM /
St George’s names top students

St George’s names top students

The end-of-year grades are out at St George’s Secondary School on Tortola, and 16-year-old Chris-Tiann Roberts and Brandon Kartic have been named the top students in academics. Roberts achieved the highest spot with a perfect 4.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) […]

by / on June 26, 2017 at 2:53 PM /
Woman struck down by vehicle

Woman struck down by vehicle

A female pedestrian was struck down by a motor vehicle this morning while she used the roadway in the vicinity of the Flow flagship store in Road Town, Tortola. Residents said the victim is a senior citizen and the vehicle […]

by / on June 26, 2017 at 12:00 PM /
INSPIRE BVI: Jomar upbeat about major comeback

INSPIRE BVI: Jomar upbeat about major comeback

By Davion Smith, BVI News Online Staff If it’s broken, Jomar Balcombe will work until it’s fixed. “I would just see something old, and find a way to fix it and get it working again. That’s just me,” he noted. […]

by / on June 26, 2017 at 8:00 AM /
7 residents of Valley injured in weekend crashes

7 residents of Valley injured in weekend crashes

Seven residents of the Valley on Virgin Gorda are counting their blessing after they emerged alive from two serious motor vehicle accidents on their home island on Saturday, June 24. Two of those injured were admitted to Peebles Hospital. The […]

by / on June 26, 2017 at 7:59 AM /
Aspiring lawyer wins $2,500

Aspiring lawyer wins $2,500

By Davion Smith, BVI News Online Staff With an intention to jet off to a university to pursue her dream of becoming an attorney, 17-year-old Ki’eyra Dawson said a $2,500 cash award from the BVI Tourism Board will be of […]

by / on June 26, 2017 at 7:37 AM /