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Man charged after incident at Festival Village

Man charged after incident at Festival Village

A native of the Dominican Republic, Brent Browne, has been arrested and charged with resisting arrest and assaulting a police officer during an incident at the Festival Village in Road Town, Tortola. The 24-year-old resident of Long Bush, who was […]

by / on August 24, 2017 at 7:00 AM /
More than 100 flood victims get help – task force

More than 100 flood victims get help – task force

The government-related task force said at least 100 families affected by the tropical wave this month have received assistance from district representatives, as well as the private sector and non-governmental organizations locally and in the neighbouring US Virgin Islands (USVI). […]

by / on August 23, 2017 at 5:17 PM /
Great expectation – John Duncan lauded

Great expectation – John Duncan lauded

Commissioner of Police Michael Matthews said former governor John Duncan was a strong supporter of policing and security in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), adding that he is confident the new governor will similarly be steadfast regarding the issue of […]

by / on August 23, 2017 at 9:43 AM /
Politics took a wrong turn in the BVI – Dawson

Politics took a wrong turn in the BVI – Dawson

While making it clear that he does not intend to leave the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) although he will relocate to head a community college in Anguilla, Dr Karl Dawson said he is not pleased with the divisive turn the […]

by / on August 23, 2017 at 8:57 AM /
Minister tells region learn from ‘ship’ decision

Minister tells region learn from ‘ship’ decision

Minister responsible for telecommunication Mark Vanterpool yesterday told persons attending a regional conference on internet-related issues that there are lessons for them to learn from a decision the British Virgin Islands (BVI) took recently to turn down assistance offered by […]

by / on August 23, 2017 at 8:50 AM /
Extra money handy – more than half already used

Extra money handy – more than half already used

Commissioner of Police Michael Matthews said the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) already spent more than half of the additional $800,000 it received some five months ago. The RVIPF received the money after the previous Governor, John Duncan, exercised […]

by / on August 23, 2017 at 7:08 AM /
Cemetery to get facelift

Cemetery to get facelift

Representative of the Ninth Electoral District Dr Hubert O’Neal has disclosed that, through a community effort, improvement works are to be undertaken at the cemetery on Virgin Gorda. He stated that – among other things – there will be a […]

by / on August 23, 2017 at 6:58 AM /
Lions, churches, community rally to assist flood victims

Lions, churches, community rally to assist flood victims

PRESS RELEASE: Shortly after realizing the effects of the heavy rains which resulted from the recent passage of a tropical wave, the Department of Disaster Management called on members of the Tortola Lions Club to assist in any way possible. […]

by / on August 23, 2017 at 5:45 AM /
FSN, Digicel remain partners for continued relief

FSN, Digicel remain partners for continued relief

PRESS RELEASE: In the aftermath of one of the worst storms to impact the British Virgin Islands (BVI) in 30 years, Digicel remains committed to the relief efforts through a partnership with the Family Support Network (FSN), with a text […]

by / on August 23, 2017 at 5:40 AM /
UK should uphold good governance, Premier suggests

UK should uphold good governance, Premier suggests

Moments before Leader of the Opposition Andrew Fahie today made another call for transparency and accountability in the British Virgin Islands, the territory’s government declared that it welcomes the United Kingdom’s assistance in those and areas aimed at ensuring good […]

by / on August 22, 2017 at 6:17 PM /