The following is a statement issued by Premier Dr D Orlando Smith following what appears to be two violent deaths in the British Virgin Islands on Friday, March 10. I AM DEEPLY SADDENED to learn of the recent tragic deaths […]
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Values, norms, and failed states
By Dickson Igwe, Contributor The proceeding story is part two in a three part series. The narrative states the importance of values, morals, and culture, to the prosperity of countries. The Virgin Islands adopts the western values model of freedom, […]
Man escapes attempted shooting in Road Town
A man, whose name is being withheld, has survived an attempt on his life close to the heart of the British Virgin Islands capital today, March 11. He was at a car rental business in Road Town shortly after noon […]
Dawson murdered – About 10 gunshots heard
Groups of residents watched in bewilderment as crime scene detectives combed the Sunday Morning Well area of Road Town tonight (March 10) for clues surrounding the gun murder of Ashburn Dawson. He became the third person to be reportedly killed […]
OPEN LETTER: BVI Airways says it’s disappointed
Dear Editor, BVI Airways successfully received its revised Air Operations Certificate from our regulator, Air Safety Support International, and we have submitted our application to the United States Department of Transportation for approval to operate non-stop service between the BVI […]
Two visitors die amid rough seas
Two visitors died within the past three days after encountering difficulties while they swam in the waters of the British Virgin Islands, which has been experiencing rough sea conditions all week. A 61-year-old woman from Missouri in the United States, […]
PHOTOS: Students experience Commonwealth
Waving flags that represent various Caribbean countries in the Commonwealth, students from the Althea Scatliffe Primary School marched today through the streets of Road Town for a pre-Commonwealth Day celebration. Commonwealth Day will be observed this year on Monday (March […]
Penn found dead – scene bears signs of a fight
The man found dead in the Windy Hill area of Tortola shortly before daybreak today (March 10) is Alston Penn. The East End resident was seen in what appeared to be a pool of blood in the middle of the […]
Revenue increases by more than 90%
The Department of Trade, Investment Promotion and Consumer Affairs said it raked in a near 92 percent increase in revenue last year. It added that revenue amounted to $1.5 million, compared to the $600,000 that is ‘normally received’ annually. Director […]
Woman beaten for not paying ‘enough’ attention
A man who admitted to injuring his lover after accusing her of paying more attention to other men than him has been put on $50,000 signed bail. Delwin Percival, 29, was granted bail after he pleaded guilty to assault occasioning […]
