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). […]
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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 […]
‘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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 – […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]