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Accused woman the ‘honeytrap’ used to lure victim, court hears

Accused woman the ‘honeytrap’ used to lure victim, court hears

Text messages have shown that Maybelline Rodriguez was an integral player in the elaborate plan that led to Trumayne ‘Passion’ Daway’s murder on February 27, prosecutors said in court today. “She was, say the Crown, the honeytrap that brought Mr […]

by / on March 6, 2018 at 5:22 PM /
Gun crimes hurting businesses, BVICCHA stepping in

Gun crimes hurting businesses, BVICCHA stepping in

The recent upsurge in gun crime is beginning to hurt the local business sector, and the BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association (BVICCHA) plans to intervene. That is according to BVICCHA Chairman, Louis Potter. “Crime is never something that […]

by / on March 6, 2018 at 8:03 AM /
CXC CEO congratulates Walwyn

CXC CEO congratulates Walwyn

Education Minister Myron Walwyn has been praised for the British Virgin Islands’ accomplishment in the 2017 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) exams. The BVI was ranked at the top of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) for having the most […]

by / on March 6, 2018 at 8:02 AM /
Law coming to govern architects and engineers

Law coming to govern architects and engineers

Government will be introducing a new law to govern architects and engineers practising in the British Virgin Islands. Governor Augustus Jaspert said the law should be brought before the House of Assembly sometime this year. “As we build stronger and […]

by / on March 6, 2018 at 7:25 AM /
Liquor licence will be renewed once yearly

Liquor licence will be renewed once yearly

Local liquor licence laws are being modernized so persons can renew their licence once per year. Under current laws, persons must renew their liquor licence every six months; a policy that has been described as archaic and exasperating. Government is making changes […]

by / on March 6, 2018 at 7:17 AM /
MALE, local bikers ‘ride for life’ this month

MALE, local bikers ‘ride for life’ this month

Following an accident that left one of its members with two broken legs, one local mentorship group is taking scooter safety to a whole new level. Mentoring Anointed Leaders Everywhere (MALE) and local scooter-riding group, 284 Reverz are hosting an […]

by / on March 6, 2018 at 7:15 AM /
PHOTOS: Anniversary celebration of H Lavity Stoutt’s birth

PHOTOS: Anniversary celebration of H Lavity Stoutt’s birth

Several gathered yesterday to participate in the annual wreath-laying ceremony for the territory’s First Chief Minister, Hamilton Lavity Stoutt. The territory celebrated yesterday (March 5) as a public holiday in lieu of March 7, which is the late Chief Minister’s […]

by / on March 6, 2018 at 6:58 AM /
Rough seas disrupt ferry service | Brace for worse

Rough seas disrupt ferry service | Brace for worse

Highly dangerous marine conditions are expected to be at its worse today, and have already caused disruptions to at least one local ferry service. Virgin Gorda Ferry Transport, otherwise known as Speedy’s, has cancelled all its operations today, March 5. […]

by / on March 5, 2018 at 8:50 AM /
Three now charged in connection to Daway murder

Three now charged in connection to Daway murder

Three persons have officially been charged in connection with Trumayne Daway’s murder. Police charged 26-year-old Vernon Bernard of Dominica with murder and unlawful possession of a firearm, while 27-year-old British Virgin Islands native Rafael Harrigan is charged with unlawful possession […]

by / on March 4, 2018 at 9:55 AM /
UPDATE: Police name woman linked to Daway’s murder

UPDATE: Police name woman linked to Daway’s murder

Police have named the woman who was arrested in connection with Trumayne Daway’s murder. Charged is Maybelline Rodriguez, a native of the Dominican Republic, who resides in Huntums  Ghut. Police have also confirmed reports that a man is also in custody […]

by / on March 3, 2018 at 9:34 AM /