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Gunmen attack businessmen on Tortola, VG

Gunmen attack businessmen on Tortola, VG

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) said gunmen have attacked two businessmen in separate incidents in the territory over the past few days. It did not divulge much information regarding the attacks, in which no one was injured. The […]

by / on July 11, 2017 at 8:07 PM /
Gov’t gets $30K vessel after drug-related case

Gov’t gets $30K vessel after drug-related case

A 23-foot vessel valued at nearly $30,000 has been added to the British Virgin Islands government’s fleet. The government acquired the vessel through a forfeiture order made by Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards this morning, July 11. The vessel once belonged […]

by / on July 11, 2017 at 2:17 PM /
Premier wants ‘tipline’ to help catch litter bugs

Premier wants ‘tipline’ to help catch litter bugs

While declaring that the improper disposal of garbage is now being treated with utmost seriousness, Premier Dr D Orlando Smith has proposed the establishment of an ‘anonymous tipline’ where residents can file reports when they witness illegal dumping. He said […]

by / on July 11, 2017 at 1:12 PM /
PHOTOS: Soapbox Derby

PHOTOS: Soapbox Derby

It was a day filled with clean fun, good food and music, and competition. The 2017 Soapbox Derby, which was hosted by Caribbean Insurers Limited on Sunday July 9, did not only see children racing their go-carts along the makeshift […]

by / on July 11, 2017 at 11:33 AM /
BVI in private airline’s name a burden – Gov’t

BVI in private airline’s name a burden – Gov’t

Premier Dr D Orlando Smith has suggested that the use of the ‘BVI’ in the name of the privately owned BVI Airways may prompt his administration to explore every possibility to have the airline up and flying. BVI is the […]

by / on July 11, 2017 at 8:20 AM /
Lawyer peeved – nearly two years without evidence

Lawyer peeved – nearly two years without evidence

Roughly a year has passed since the non-renewal of his contract as Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), but Wayne Rajbansie is facing a fresh wave of criticism in the territory over work left in […]

by / on July 11, 2017 at 8:05 AM /
Foreign companies turning locals criminals – BVI

Foreign companies turning locals criminals – BVI

While ‘demanding’ more crime-fighting action from the local police force, Premier Dr D Orlando Smith last evening accused foreign companies of selling the territory’s young people lies that promote a lifestyle of drugs, violence, hatred, and murder. He made the […]

by / on July 11, 2017 at 7:26 AM /
2 gunmen struggle to shoot down gas station door

2 gunmen struggle to shoot down gas station door

A video has emerged showing an alleged robbery attempt this morning at Delta Gas Station in Pasea Estate, Tortola. The recording shows two men with their faces covered trying to enter the business establishment at roughly 2am. One of the […]

by / on July 11, 2017 at 6:40 AM /
Festival Clampdown! Vacationers illegally vend too

Festival Clampdown! Vacationers illegally vend too

While making it clear that all persons operating businesses in Road Town should be registered, City Manager Janice Brathwaite-Edwards has vowed to walk the streets with police in tow to deal with illegal vendors especially during the festival season. She […]

by / on July 11, 2017 at 6:18 AM /
Government: Stop all vending near round-about now!

Government: Stop all vending near round-about now!

The government said vendors plying their trade near Sol Gas Station at the roundabout in Road Town should cease operation as of today, July 10. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Communication and Works Anthony McMaster said this ministry, along […]

by / on July 10, 2017 at 8:48 PM /