A 51-year-old man who claims he was only defending himself when he allegedly punched and choked his ex-lover is out on bail. Valentino Phillips was granted $20,000 bail when he appeared before Magistrate Ayanna Baptiste DaBreo this month for common […]
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Illegal gun found on beach; another on vessel
Police said they have recovered two illegal guns on the island of Tortola – one on a beach in Cane Garden Bay and the other on a vessel docked at Port Purcell. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) said: […]
Wind farm for Tortola; hybrid power for Anegada
The government said plans are afoot to build a wind farm on the island of Tortola this year, adding that a Hybrid Renewable Energy System will be constructed on Anegada. The hybrid system – like the one proposed for Anegada […]
Government to get ‘strict’ on people it owes
Premier Dr D Orlando Smith has indicated that his government will clamp down on persons whom it owes for goods and services. According to him, protocols regarding the timely submission of claims will be strictly enforced. “Among other things, we […]
UK court rules that parliament must vote on Brexit
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), UNITED KINGDOM – Parliament must vote on whether the government can start the Brexit process, the Supreme Court has ruled. The judgement means Theresa May cannot begin talks with the EU until MPs and peers give […]
Man threatens to chop motorist, court hears
Elmando Maimehon answered to a number of charges when he appeared in the Magistrate’s Court this month, after he allegedly threatened to maim another man for parking in front his driveway. The accused pleaded not guilty to using threatening language, […]
Islanders cement leadership; others still battling
With a lot more work than they bargained for, the Islanders Football Club all but claimed the National League title with a 1-0 win against the resurgent Old Madrid on Sunday (January 22). The only goal of the game came […]
Obamas in BVI for vacation
Former President of the United States Barack Obama and his wife Michelle arrived at the Terrence B Lettsome International Airport in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) after nightfall today, January 23. The couple, who spent time to pose for pictures […]
Cops destroy several marijuana farms on VG
Law enforcement officers are continuing their fight with marijuana farmers on the islands of Virgin Gorda, where a number of farms were destroyed on the weekend. Nearly 600 marijuana plants were uprooted during a police operation along Tower Road on […]
Man tries to flee BVI after alleged sex with minor
Magistrate Ayanna Baptiste DaBreo has remanded a 46-year-old man who is accused of having sexual intercourse with a girl under the age of consent (16) at his home and at his workplace. The court was told on Friday that the […]