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Two wanted in the United States remanded in custody

Two wanted in the United States remanded in custody

The two men being sought by United States authorities – Earl ‘Bob’ Hodge and former Customs officer Robert ‘Tico’ Harrigan – were remanded in custody when they were brought to a special sitting of the Magistrate’s Court this afternoon, February […]

by / on February 8, 2017 at 12:50 PM /
Brexit meeting: BVI wants to trade goods

Brexit meeting: BVI wants to trade goods

The British Virgin Islands (BVI) has told the United Kingdom (UK) that it does not only want to ensure its financial business is not negatively affected by Brexit, but that it also wants to be able to compete in the […]

by / on February 8, 2017 at 12:32 PM /
Police name taxi operator in sex case

Police name taxi operator in sex case

Police have named the taxi operator who BVI News Online earlier reported was charged with unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under the age of consent (16 years). Akeem Jamaal Sebastian, 32, was arrested and charged on February 2. He […]

by / on February 8, 2017 at 10:10 AM /
Man harms another with cutlass

Man harms another with cutlass

A native of the neighbouring US Virgin Islands who reportedly attacked another man with a cutlass was remanded in custody yesterday when he appeared in a British Virgin Islands court. Moments earlier, Treh Williams pleaded guilty to assault causing actual […]

by / on February 8, 2017 at 9:10 AM /
Bougainvillea opening urgent care service on February 15

Bougainvillea opening urgent care service on February 15

PRESS RELEASE – Bougainvillea Clinic, a private hospital located on Russell Hill in Road Town, would like to inform the public that as of February 15 it will be offering a walk-in service for routine and urgent healthcare needs. The […]

by / on February 8, 2017 at 8:16 AM /
Motorist to pay big bucks after serious crash

Motorist to pay big bucks after serious crash

A motorist will have to pay more than $100,000 in compensation after the vehicle he was driving became involved in a serious accident on January 30, 2012. The High Court heard that the victim, Kim Russell Romney, ‘suffered severe injuries’ […]

by / on February 8, 2017 at 7:50 AM /
BVI’s first fire chief laid to rest

BVI’s first fire chief laid to rest

Colin Graham who served as Chief Fire Officer of the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Service from 1985 to1989 was laid to rest in the United Kingdom yesterday, February 6. He was a key player in the creation of the […]

by / on February 8, 2017 at 7:29 AM /
Dangerous overtaking – Woman sentenced

Dangerous overtaking – Woman sentenced

East End resident Shamika Bute yesterday pleaded guilty to dangerous driving in relation to a two-vehicle crash that left all parties involved hospitalized. Magistrate Ayanna Baptiste DaBreo fined Bute $400 for the offence. She has until next week to pay […]

by / on February 8, 2017 at 7:24 AM /
Citizen sentenced to one year for illegal entry

Citizen sentenced to one year for illegal entry

Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards fined and jailed a Jost Van Dyke resident who pleaded guilty to three counts of illegal entry. In addition to a $2,000 fine to be paid forthwith, Dexter Donovan was sentenced to one year at Her […]

by / on February 7, 2017 at 2:54 PM /
Biker slapped with 6 charges after street brawl

Biker slapped with 6 charges after street brawl

The motorcyclist at the center of a videotaped standoff involving residents and police officers in the Long Bush area of Tortola last week has been slapped with six charges. Ashemba Frett, who cops said is a resident of Belle Vue, […]

by / on February 7, 2017 at 8:59 AM /