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Arrest Blotter: January 15 to 21

Arrest Blotter: January 15 to 21

The following is the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force’s list of people charged from January 15 to 21, 2017: Giving false name and address On 16-01-2017 at 0915hrs – Police arrested and charged a 16-year-old male of Free Bottom for […]

by / on January 26, 2017 at 5:13 AM /
Bank announces sale of building housing Bolo’s

Bank announces sale of building housing Bolo’s

The building housing one of the longest serving department stores in the British Virgin Islands, Bolo’s, is being auctioned. The state-owned National Bank of the Virgin Islands (NBVI) made the announcement amid what BVI News Online understands to be a […]

by / on January 25, 2017 at 6:52 PM /
Major works start at ESHS; soon commence on VG

Major works start at ESHS; soon commence on VG

Minister of Education Myron Walwyn said the construction of 32 additional classrooms has started at Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) in Road Town, adding that major works will soon commence at Bregado Flax Educational Centre on Virgin Gorda. “I made […]

by / on January 25, 2017 at 1:48 PM /
BVI Airways gets UK approval; US next

BVI Airways gets UK approval; US next

BVI Airways announced this morning that it has received a revised Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from its United Kingdom-based regulator – Air Safety Support International. The certificate grants the airline authority to operate its Avro Regional Jet 100 from the […]

by / on January 25, 2017 at 8:58 AM /
Leonard wins $5K, overseas trip in business clash

Leonard wins $5K, overseas trip in business clash

Akeem Leonard outperformed five contestants to win a local competition, which targets the startup entrepreneurial community in an effort to enhance the British Virgin Islands economy. Leonard – chief executive officer of GreenCrete BVI – won a cheque valued at […]

by / on January 25, 2017 at 8:00 AM /
PREMIER: We must hold elected officials accountable

PREMIER: We must hold elected officials accountable

At a time when his government is being accused of paying scant regard to transparency and accountability, Premier Dr D Orlando Smith has underscored the importance of holding civil servants and elected representatives accountable. “I believe that prudent and responsible […]

by / on January 25, 2017 at 7:32 AM /
53-year-old Clifton Scatliffe cries in court

53-year-old Clifton Scatliffe cries in court

A tearful Clifton Scatliffe was remanded in custody yesterday, pending sentencing for violating a court order that stipulated he should stay away from his sister. When he appeared before Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards, the 53-year-old offender pleaded guilty to breach […]

by / on January 25, 2017 at 7:18 AM /
Mix and Mingle tonight, January 25

Mix and Mingle tonight, January 25

While inviting the general public to its ‘Mix and Mingle’ event to be held at R&R Malone Complex in Pockwood Pond this evening (January 25), the Opposition Virgin Islands Party (VIP) said the event is an example that the organization […]

by / on January 25, 2017 at 7:09 AM /
Fire Department urges vigilance for fire hazards

Fire Department urges vigilance for fire hazards

PRESS RELEASE: The Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Service has issued a strong reminder for persons to be vigilant of potential fire hazards and to dispose of their garbage at the incinerator in Pock Wood Pond. Chief Fire Officer Zebalon […]

by / on January 25, 2017 at 6:55 AM /
Second-class citizens the underdogs in society

Second-class citizens the underdogs in society

By Sandra Phillip Hodge, Contributor They are generally from an immigrant background, uneducated, under-developed, have been victimized from birth, and are unable to defend themselves. You see them as you drive by in your motor car. They’re walking on the […]

by / on January 25, 2017 at 6:35 AM /