A man accused of making several sexual advances, including masturbating in front his daughter who is now 12-year-old, has been granted bail in the Magistrate’s Court. The 39-year-old accused is charged with indecent assault. The child now lives with her […]
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WRONG FENCE: $200K stting in parking lot six years
Six years after tax-payers’ money was used to buy a fence to replace the one currently at Her Majesty’s Prison, the said fence has been sitting in a Road Town parking lot because it is said to be inappropriate. The […]
More youths seeking ‘hand-outs’ from gov’t
While suggesting that an increasing number of young people who should be employed have been applying for public assistance, the Ministry of Health and Social Development said there is need for the territory to address the culture of ‘hand outs’. […]
Brother causes sister ‘severe injuries’ in fight
A brother-sister altercation that unfolded last year has left one sibling with injuries and the other facing criminal charges. Charged with assault causing actual bodily harm is Ronni David of Fort Hill, Tortola. He pleaded guilty to the offence when […]
No specifics on BVI -Digicel cutting 25% of global staff
Digicel said it is not in a position at this time to specifically say if its staff in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) will be affected by a massive redundancy programme the telecommunications company is undertaking globally. Representatives of the […]
Prisoners to help remove debris from roadways
Director of the Public Works Department Jeffery Skelton said arrangements are being made to have inmates from Her Majesty’s Prison help clear roadways of debris when necessary. He said Superintendent of Prisons David Foot has agreed to make a total […]
NHI claims hospital attempts to over-charge too
The National Health Insurance (NHI) has stopped just short of claiming that the management of the state-owned Peebles Hospital – like private healthcare providers – has been over-charging NHI contributors for services rendered. Deputy Director at the NHI Roy Barry, […]
Gov’t to close down dump, charge vehicle owners
The government said it intends to close down the derelict vehicle dump located in Sea Cows Bay, adding that it is minded to start enforcing a piece of legislation that requires persons to foot the cost of disposing their derelict […]
‘I will not remain quiet’
While announcing a number of projects to be pursued in his constituency using more than $300,000 allocated in the budget this financial year, representative of Second Electoral District Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull said he will not stop campaigning for the Cane […]
Vanterpool fights hospital’s request for $3.7M
Minister of Communication and Works Mark Vanterpool has fought against a proposal the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has made for its budget to pay staff to increase by $3.7 million this financial year. The minister said the BVIHSA should […]
