By Davion Smith, BVI News Online staff Two visitors from Trinidad and Tobago were hauled before the Magistrate’s Court this afternoon for allegedly trying to smuggle a combined total of US$67,538 out of the British Virgin Islands (BVI). The court […]
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Motorists warned again
Within months of making an appeal for motorists to desist from traveling with loose material such as gravel on the public road, the government has found it necessary to make another such appeal. The government, in a public notice this […]
Man accused of inflicting grievous bodily harm
Shannon John, 31, has been arrested and charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm. He is also charged with unlawful possession of cannabis as well as warrant in default, said the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). John, who is a […]
Three women, one ultimate vacation goal
Although they have different academic and professional backgrounds, three ambitious young ladies have joined forces to establish a highly promising addition to the travel market in the British Virgin Islands (BVI). Their company, Ultimate Vacation BVI Limited, is now providing […]
Control the children during festival, Parents told
Parents planning to attend the emancipation festivities with minors this year are being asked to exercise more vigilance over their children at the events. “We cannot get involved in actually patrolling whose kids are around the festival village, unfortunately. We […]
VG puts on gallant fight to reach quarter final
Virgin Gorda United stunned Old Madrid with a late equalizer, and then a penalty shoot-out victory in the same game to reach quarter final in the Terry Evans Cup. The winning team will next play in the quarter final against […]
Men confess nearly three years later
Two men who were accused of being in possession of 22 grams marijuana nearly three years ago finally have admitted to the offence. Jeremiah Pickering and Shakeem Potter came clean with a guilty plea this week during what was supposed […]
Parade attracting ‘hype’ not seen in years -WALWYN
While stating that he expects the August Monday parade this year to be grand, culture minister Myron Walwyn has urged more community groups to join the several that he said are already down to participate. “As we create a cultural […]
Soap opera actress to star at Summer Sizzle
Eva Marcille, formerly known as Eva Pigford, winner of America’s Next Top Model Cycle 3, will host the 9th Annual Summer Sizzle BVI fashion extravaganza in the British Virgin Islands from July 20 – 23. The actress, TV host, and […]
Festival means different things to different people
Culture minister Myron Walwyn has acknowledged that the annual emancipation festival means different things to different people. Over the years, there have been complaints that persons are drifting from the true meaning of the event. During the launch of the […]