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Festival at Easter – Is this truly a nation built on God?

Festival at Easter – Is this truly a nation built on God?

By Walter Barrett, Contributor  Elijah went before the people and said, “How long will you waver between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow him; but if Baal is God, follow him.” But the people said nothing (1 Kings 18:21). […]

by / on April 15, 2017 at 7:07 AM /
Road work being halted to accommodate festival

Road work being halted to accommodate festival

Work on the Lee Road in Virgin Gorda will not be completed in time for the Easter festival on that island, but safety measures are being implemented to make the roadway usable during the festivities to be held from Saturday […]

by / on April 13, 2017 at 5:27 PM /
‘I don’t have a job; I drink everyday’

‘I don’t have a job; I drink everyday’

Jeremy Nibbs, who racked up multiple charges after he reportedly kicked a police officer in face, has been ordered to pay $1,950 in fines and compensation in the Magistrate’s Court. Magistrate Ayanna Baptiste-Dabreo fined the East End resident for disorderly […]

by / on April 13, 2017 at 9:13 AM /
Smith: We need to account for the pier money

Smith: We need to account for the pier money

While declaring that the National Democratic Party government should have accounted properly for the massive over-spend on the Tortola Pier Park project a long time ago, social commentator Cromwell ‘Edju En Ka’ Smith this week challenged the administration to explain […]

by / on April 13, 2017 at 9:11 AM /
Gov’t gets more than $300K amid guilty verdict

Gov’t gets more than $300K amid guilty verdict

More than $300,000 will be added to the BVI Government’s coffers following an order by Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards this month. She made the order after she convicted Puerto Rican native Felix Melendez-Colon on charges of acquisition, possession, or use […]

by / on April 13, 2017 at 8:44 AM /
Men hauled before court over stolen ring

Men hauled before court over stolen ring

Two men accused of handling a stolen gold ring pleaded not guilty when they were hauled before Magistrate Ayanna Baptiste-Dabreo to answer to the charge. They are Sugar Mill Road resident Nickail Chambers, and Kiover Hatchett of Long Bush – […]

by / on April 13, 2017 at 8:19 AM /
Rural entertainment on Saturday, April 15

Rural entertainment on Saturday, April 15

PRESS RELEASE – Countryside Adventures and PAW BVI are getting together this coming Saturday April 15th, to provide the VI with an afternoon of rural entertainment and Easter fun. Diamond Estate Farm and Country Centre will open its gates at […]

by / on April 13, 2017 at 8:10 AM /
VG committee: We made a good choice

VG committee: We made a good choice

No one had been crowned Miss Virgin Gorda Easter Festival since 2014. A number of young ladies initially expressed an interest in wearing the crown during this the 50th anniversary of the Easter festival, but virtually all of them pulled […]

by / on April 13, 2017 at 7:26 AM /
Josephine Rhymer passes at age 97

Josephine Rhymer passes at age 97

One of the British Virgin Islands’ longest lasting and most celebrated couples has been split physically, with the passing of 97-year-old Josephine Rhymer. Mrs Rhymer, who is the wife of 100-year-old William, passed away yesterday, April 12. The couple’s wedding […]

by / on April 13, 2017 at 6:17 AM /
Airline promises competition for fares above $500

Airline promises competition for fares above $500

While expressing hope that BVI Airways will be able to commence direct flights between the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and Miami by June, Director of Flight Operations at the airline Bradley Goggin today gave the clearest indication yet as to […]

by / on April 12, 2017 at 3:39 PM /