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Two face court for scooter stolen at gunpoint

Two face court for scooter stolen at gunpoint

Two men accused of stealing a motor scooter at gun-point have been granted $50,000 bail each in the Magistrate’s Court. Charged with theft are 26-year-old Rafael Harrigan and his 23-year-old co-accused Akeem Forbes. They pleaded not guilty to the charges […]

by / on April 15, 2017 at 10:43 AM /
VG READY: Walwyn says festival well marketed

VG READY: Walwyn says festival well marketed

Minister responsible for culture Myron Walwyn said his checks have revealed that Virgin Gorda is ready for the golden anniversary of its Easter festival, adding that the three-day celebration that starts today (April 15) has been well marketed locally and […]

by / on April 15, 2017 at 10:00 AM /
VG READY: Nearly 40 troupes registered for parade

VG READY: Nearly 40 troupes registered for parade

Chairperson of the Virgin Gorda Easter Festival Committee Sasha Flax said she expects the Easter Monday parade this year to be one of the largest ever, adding that close to 40 troupes were registered to participate up to a few […]

by / on April 15, 2017 at 9:45 AM /
IGWE: Trump goes nuclear!

IGWE: Trump goes nuclear!

By Dickson Igwe, Contributor America’s increasing global belligerence is good for global safety and security The spread of nuclear weapons beyond the core countries that have historically possessed these ‘seeds of the apocalypse’ is the greatest threat to world safety […]

by / on April 15, 2017 at 8:00 AM /
Walters ordered to stay away from complainant

Walters ordered to stay away from complainant

The court has ordered Fat Hogs Bay resident Deron Walters to stay away from Sherman Sebastian, the man he allegedly beat in a remote area of Tortola last year. Magistrate Ayanna Baptiste-Dabreo gave the order during Walters’ recent appearance in […]

by / on April 15, 2017 at 7:57 AM /
Festival at Easter – Is this truly a nation built on God?

Festival at Easter – Is this truly a nation built on God?

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). […]

by / on April 15, 2017 at 7:07 AM /
Road work being halted to accommodate festival

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 […]

by / on April 13, 2017 at 5:27 PM /
‘I don’t have a job; I drink everyday’

‘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 […]

by / on April 13, 2017 at 9:13 AM /
Smith: We need to account for the pier money

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 […]

by / on April 13, 2017 at 9:11 AM /
Gov’t gets more than $300K amid guilty verdict

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 […]

by / on April 13, 2017 at 8:44 AM /