Earl ‘Bob’ Hodge and former Customs Officer Roberto ‘Tico’ Harrigan were today called before the Magistrate’s Court for the official start of their extradition hearing involving the United States Justice Department. The Department is making a fresh attempt to have […]

The sight of Carlton Simon in his new Mercedes Benz was a delightful end to the HIV/AIDS Foundation’s grand Mercedes Benz raffle. To generate more community participation, the Foundation lowered the price of its raffle tickets this year to give […]

The grandmother of a student attending Claudia Creque Educational Centre has been called before the Magistrate’s Court on Tortola based on allegations that she assaulted a teacher at the Anegada-based educational institution. The Anegada resident, Laura Vanterpool, pleaded not guilty […]

Commissioner of Police Michael Matthews said he does not think criminals would be deterred by any curfew that is being proposed for the eastern end of Tortola, especially the troubled Long Look area that has recorded three gun murders so […]

Another motorcar has burst into flames; this time in the hills overlooking Sea Cows Bay, Tortola. Firefighters eventually extinguished the blaze but not before the car was gutted. This is at least the eighth vehicle to go up in flames […]

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has brought a male suspect before the Magistrate’s Court requesting permission to take a sample of his fingerprint. The court was told that police are seeking to obtain prints from the man in an […]

Commissioner of Police Michael Matthews said there is no immediate plan to recruit overseas experts to help deal with issues such as the ‘gang culture’ facing the British Virgin Islands (BVI), adding that funds have been provided to upskill his […]

Government Information Service (press release) – Over 450 Chinese financial practitioners were briefed on asset management tools available in low-tax jurisdictions at the China Offshore Summit held on May 24 and 25. The practitioners also received insights on effective use […]

Premier Dr D Orlando Smith said his government is considering ways to make it easier for non-profit organizations to provide their financial records annually to the competent authority, adding that it is still important for such organizations to keep their […]

Chief Executive Officer of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) Paula Chester-Cumberbatch has noted the challenges the territory faces in dealing with seizures and epilepsy; this while she lauded 12-year-old Jaleel Cameron who has launched a foundation to further help […]