A 49-year-old man who resides on the eastern end of Tortola has been arrested and charged on allegations that he indecently touched his daughter. He is charged with one count of indecent assault. The man, who is a native of […]
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DeCastro taking literacy to another level
PRESS RELEASE – With classes set to begin on Monday 30th January, Sharie B.Y. de Castro continues to champion the cause of literacy in the territory through her business Write To Read. Ms. de Castro explained that she has encountered […]
“I am not gonna be running here and there”
If there is any doubt about how long Dr Natalio ‘Sowande’ Wheatley will spend in the Opposition Virgin Islands Party (VIP), he last evening tried to lay that uncertainty to rest with a reassurance that he will be a member […]
Mother sentenced for damaging son’s phone
A mother has appeared before the Magistrate’s Court in the British Virgin Islands for damaging her son’s mobile phone. The court heard that the son (complainant) is 18 years old. After pleading guilty before Magistrate Ayanna Baptiste DaBreo this month, […]
Fahie to seek peace with Fraser [photos]
Leader of the Opposition Julian Fraser and his known supporters were noticeably absent from a ‘Mix and Mingle’ event hosted at R&R Malone Complex in Pockwood Pond last evening to improve camaraderie within the Opposition Virgin Islands Party (VIP). In […]
No trouble for at least 2 years, Freeman ordered
Jazz Freeman was put on a two-year bond to keep the peace when he appeared in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday for sentencing. He was charged with possession of 4.7 grams of marijuana. Instead of imposing a fine or a custodial […]
Finance Minister Fahie? Public funds taken away?
Chairman of the Opposition Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Andrew Fahie said a government under his stewardship could not handle the territory’s finances worse than the current administration, adding that some persons in government are now even carting off with public […]
Tell him retire! Fahie foresees problem in NDP
Chairman of the Opposition Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Andrew Fahie is wondering how the governing National Democratic Party (NDP) will amicably replace its current leader. Fahie told his VIP supporters last evening that, unlike his party that is guided by […]
Opening Soon – Walwyn explains continued library closure
Minister for Education Myron Walwyn said his ministry is aggressively working to soon reopen the Territory’s primary public library. With its opening, the Road Town Public Library will be housed in a new and more accommodating location at the old […]
Arrest Blotter: January 15 to 21
The following is the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force’s list of people charged from January 15 to 21, 2017: Giving false name and address On 16-01-2017 at 0915hrs – Police arrested and charged a 16-year-old male of Free Bottom for […]