With the territory already grappling with a number of other child abuse cases, the Social Development Department is reporting a 68 percent increase in the number of children being neglected. According to the Department, 25 cases of child neglect were […]
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Miss World BVI Makes $400 Donation to Charity
PRESS RELEASE – The Miss World BVI organization officially kicked off its 2017 activities “with a purpose” on March 29 by handing over a cheque to the “Have A Heart Foundation” which raises funds in support of the Rainbow Children’s […]

17 scooter accidents in three months
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) said there have been 17 scooter accidents since the start of the year. In the year 2015, there were 40 scooter accidents reported, and 54 in 2016. “This year’s average is said to […]

Dangerous chase through town -Scooter rider guilty
A scooter rider who led police on one of the most dangerous chases around Road Town was fined $1,375 when he was eventually nabbed and brought before the Magistrate’s Court. Akeem Forbes, who is a resident of Purcell Estate on […]

Motorist caught stealing goods from Bobby’s
An observant police officer yesterday prevented a resident of Horsepath from stealing various boxes of goods belonging to Bobby’s Supermarket in Road Town, Tortola. BVI News Online has confirmed that the offender was locked up at Road Town Police Station, […]

Two-year Brexit starts – NO TURNING BACK
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) – Britain’s departure from the European Union is “an historic moment from which there can be no turning back”, Theresa May has told MPs. The prime minister said it was a “unique opportunity” to “shape a […]

Money in budget for 2015 increments
Director of Human Resources Michelle Donovan-Stevens said funds have been allocated in the 2017 budget to pay performance increments for the year 2015. She made the disclosure while responding to questions posed in a recent meeting of the Standing Finance […]

Premier brings clarity: Governor already got $528K
The Ministry of Finance is now declaring that a total $528,000 was made available in the budget for internal security before Governor John Duncan used his constitutional powers to force Government to allocate additional funds to the aforementioned area. Governor […]

Leading by example: Group bans plastic at event
While promoting a reduction in the usage of items such as plastic water bottles, a group known as TEDxRoadTown said it wants to motivate the wider community to ‘go green’ by using only items that are biodegradable, user-friendly, and free […]

Sewage flowing from yard to yard
While lamenting that some residents have sewage running into their neighbours’ yards, representative of the Fifth Electoral District Delores Christopher recently indicated that she wants the Planning Department to thread more carefully when granting approval for the construction of living […]