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Arrest Blotter: 7 arrested

Arrest Blotter: 7 arrested

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is reporting seven arrests between June 17 and 23. The accused persons were implicated for a number of reported charges ranging from drug offences to robbery, among other things. In its latest arrest […]

by / on July 5, 2018 at 12:01 PM /
Police discover over 20 marijuana plants at Foxy’s

Police discover over 20 marijuana plants at Foxy’s

Police reportedly are investigating a relatively large drug discovery at a well-known establishment on Jost Van Dyke — Foxy’s Tamarind Bar. BVI understands law enforcers on the island found more than 20 potted marijuana plants at the back of the establishment. Police […]

by / on July 5, 2018 at 7:51 AM /
VIP officially kickstarts election campaign, video released

VIP officially kickstarts election campaign, video released

The Virgin Islands Party (VIP) has officially begun its election campaign with what is believed to be its first campaign video already in circulation. The 53 seconds-long video – which party leader Andrew Fahie has endorsed – suggested the VIP would be […]

by / on July 5, 2018 at 7:40 AM /
UPDATE: Tropical Storm Beryl forms | Affects BVI late Sunday

UPDATE: Tropical Storm Beryl forms | Affects BVI late Sunday

The weather disturbance recently identified in the Atlantic has upgraded to a tropical storm. Tropical Storm Beryl formed in the Atlantic on Thursday (July 5) and is located about 1,330 miles east-southeast of the Lesser Antilles where the BVI is […]

by / on July 5, 2018 at 7:39 AM /
Rotary tackles major mangrove initiative, rebranding disaster-hit projects

Rotary tackles major mangrove initiative, rebranding disaster-hit projects

The Rotary Club of Road Town is set to embark on a major mangrove project for its 2018/2019 calendar year. Newly sworn-in club president, Vincent Wheatley told BVI News yesterday (June 4) the initiative is part of a wider endeavour to […]

by / on July 5, 2018 at 7:37 AM /
Females dominate ‘Cash for Work’ cleanup programme

Females dominate ‘Cash for Work’ cleanup programme

The Department of Waste Management has reported more females participating in the just-concluded ‘Cash of Work’ cleanup programme than males. Cash for Work hired persons 18 years or older to assist in cleaning up the four main islands in the […]

by / on July 5, 2018 at 7:32 AM /
Immigration officer robs woman on VG, police allege

Immigration officer robs woman on VG, police allege

An Immigration officer has found himself on the wrong end of the law and is now facing robbery charges. Charged is 35-year-old Virgin Gorda resident, Donald Hanley. Police allege Hanley approached a woman one night in March while she was […]

by / on July 4, 2018 at 3:42 PM /
Message from youths: We’re not fooled, we see the political wrongdoing

Message from youths: We’re not fooled, we see the political wrongdoing

The reported political wrongdoings by leaders in the British Virgin Islands are not escaping the notice of the younger generation, religious educator Trevaughn Todman has said. Todman, who was delivering an address known as ‘The Youths’ Perspective’ at the Territory […]

by / on July 4, 2018 at 1:16 PM /
Governor ‘missing in action’ on cruise pier scandal — Malone

Governor ‘missing in action’ on cruise pier scandal — Malone

Having only taken up office nearly a year ago, Governor Augustus Jaspert has inherited responsibilities which some argue his predecessor failed to act on while serving in the post. One matter a number of residents have been hoping Governor Jaspert […]

by / on July 4, 2018 at 8:33 AM /
Weather disturbance develops in the eastern Atlantic

Weather disturbance develops in the eastern Atlantic

A weather disturbance has been identified in the Tropical Atlantic, roughly 1,950 miles east of Trinidad. Effectively, a weather disturbance is a pulse of energy moving through the atmosphere, and is important because a disturbance can lead to the formation of […]

by / on July 4, 2018 at 8:01 AM /