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Articles By: Julia Donavan

Two new ambulances arrive

Two new ambulances arrive

Emergency medical services in the territory have been given a boost with the arrival of two new ambulances. Health Minister Ronnie Skelton made the disclosure during a sitting of the House of Assembly this week. “I am pleased to say […]

by / on December 15, 2017 at 7:00 AM /
Candlelight vigil held for Kylo

Candlelight vigil held for Kylo

The atmosphere was far from subdued when family, friends, fans and members of the musical fraternity in the British Virgin Islands came together at a candlelight vigil for the late music entertainer Kyle ‘Kylo’ Sylvester whose life came to a […]

by / on December 15, 2017 at 6:30 AM /
BVI prisoners likely to spend months in St Lucia – Foot

BVI prisoners likely to spend months in St Lucia – Foot

Superintendent of Prisons David Foot has said that the 21 inmates who were transferred to a prison facility in St Lucia will likely spend another six to nine months there before being transferred back to the territory. The 21 prisoners, […]

by / on December 14, 2017 at 6:11 AM /
Cane Garden Bay beach to reopen soon, expert assures

Cane Garden Bay beach to reopen soon, expert assures

The Cane Garden Bay beach, which was closed last week following the discovery of an unusually high number of bacteria in the water should reopen soon, Chief Environmental Health Officer, Lionel Micheal has assured. “Naturally, those things will die off […]

by / on December 14, 2017 at 6:07 AM /
Mother, family of murdered 11-year-old speak out

Mother, family of murdered 11-year-old speak out

The mother who was wounded and left to mourn the killing of her daughter and friend during a gun attack last month is speaking out for the first time since the November 22 incident. “She was an innocent child. There’s […]

by / on December 13, 2017 at 7:15 AM /
Don’t let it grow cold – legislators beg for info on double murder

Don’t let it grow cold – legislators beg for info on double murder

Government backbenchers, Archibald Christian and Marlon Penn have called on members of the public who have information on the recent double homicide to speak out and not let the case grow cold. The ministers were among a throng of persons […]

by / on December 13, 2017 at 7:09 AM /
Speedy’s left with $7 million repair bill after Irma

Speedy’s left with $7 million repair bill after Irma

Speedy’s Ferry Service has revealed that it racked up approximately $7 million in damages resulting from Hurricane Irma. General Manager of the ferry company Coralie George, told our news site that all six of the company’s ferries suffered varying degrees […]

by / on December 12, 2017 at 10:33 AM /
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

The Rotary Club of Road Town is once again helping to lift the spirits of persons during the yuletide season by upholding one of its most popular yearly traditions. Last evening members of the club officially lit up the roundabout […]

by / on December 12, 2017 at 7:00 AM /
BVI entertainment fraternity mourns death of Stylee Band member

BVI entertainment fraternity mourns death of Stylee Band member

Members of the local entertainment fraternity have expressed shock and sadness over the passing of a US Virgin Islands (USVI) band member who met his demise in a plane crash recently. Kylo Sylvester, a lead singer of the well-known Stylee […]

by / on December 11, 2017 at 7:10 AM /
Hundreds turn out for annual Speedy’s Feel Good Holiday Concert

Hundreds turn out for annual Speedy’s Feel Good Holiday Concert

Christmas songs permeated the slightly chilled air in the Valley, Virgin Gorda as hundreds of persons from the territory gathered at Speedy’s headquarters’ parking lot for the annual Speedy’s Feel Good Holiday Concert. This is the first time the event […]

by / on December 11, 2017 at 7:05 AM /