The government has announced the appointment of an additional deputy director in the Water and Sewerage Department as part of a restructuring exercise that will see the return of Pearline Scatliffe-Leonard as head of the department. Scatliffe-Leonard went on leave […]
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Tourist in court for overstaying during job search
Two cousins slapped with immigration charges have been fined $1,000 each. Kendel Jeremy, a native of the Commonwealth of Dominica who came to the British Virgin Islands (BVI) last year as a tourist, was charged with overstaying. Twenty-three year-old Pockwood […]
Governor says he has the power: Fraser was sacked
Governor John Duncan has declared that he acted according to the Virgin Islands Constitution when he yesterday ‘revoked’ the appointment of Julian Fraser as Leader of the Opposition. Andrew Fahie is now the Opposition leader. Fraser argued last month that, […]
Another promise: Lee Road to be ready for festival
Rehabilitation work on Lee Road in Virgin Gorda is said to be ahead of schedule, and the contractor again has given the assurance that the roadway will be usable in April to facilitate the annual Virgin Gorda Easter Festival. The […]
Gadietz’s contract renewed for ninth time -Digicel
After signing his first brand ambassador contract in 2008, radio personality DJ Gadietz once again renewed his commitment to Digicel for a ninth consecutive year. “The popular Disc Jockey, community activist and host of The International Morning Ride Show, whose […]
Man in the Middle: Pregnant woman escapes taser shot
A woman is being accused of stunning her ex-lover with a taser, allegedly because the man prevented her from attacking his pregnant girlfriend. Lashauna Marshall pleaded not guilty to being armed with an offensive weapon and common assault. Allegations are […]
Fraser replaced – Fahie now opposition leader
Months after being voted out as Chairman of the Opposition Virgin Islands Party (VIP), Julian Fraser suffered another blow when he was replaced officially today as Leader of the Opposition. His arch rival, Andrew Fahie, is now the holder of […]
Boynes to spend at least 30 years in prison
Kenyatta Boynes must serve a minimum of 30 years in prison before he becomes eligible for parole in relation to the 2014 murder of Paul Prentice. Justice Nicola Byer handed down that sentence in the High Court this morning, February […]
Sentence reduced in Cordell O’Neal gun case
Cordell O’Neal, the son of former legislator Irene Penn-O’Neal, has received a reduced prison sentence for gun offences to which he pleaded guilty two years ago. The Court of Appeal last Friday reduced his sentence from seven years and 10 […]
Taxi-man charged for sex with minor
A taxi operator who is just over 30 years old has been arrested and charged with unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under the age of consent (16 years), BVI News Online has confirmed. Details of the case are expected […]
