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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 /
Bolt loses Olympic gold as teammate fails test

Bolt loses Olympic gold as teammate fails test

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) – Usain Bolt will have to hand back one of his nine Olympic gold medals after Jamaican team-mate Nesta Carter tested positive for a banned substance. Carter was part of the Jamaican quartet that won the […]

by / on January 25, 2017 at 6:00 AM /
Obama-mania

Obama-mania

Persons on the main island of Tortola seem iffy about their wish coming true, but they are wishing anyways. A number of them told BVI News Online they want to meet the former United States President Barack Obama and his […]

by / on January 25, 2017 at 6:00 AM /
Politicians upbeat about Obamas’ visit

Politicians upbeat about Obamas’ visit

Two lawmakers from opposing sides of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) parliament are upbeat about the boost the local tourism industry may receive from the current visit by former President of the United States Barack Obama and his wife Michelle. […]

by / on January 24, 2017 at 1:18 PM /
Estranged lovers injured in nasty fight

Estranged lovers injured in nasty fight

A 51-year-old man who claims he was only defending himself when he allegedly punched and choked his ex-lover is out on bail. Valentino Phillips was granted $20,000 bail when he appeared before Magistrate Ayanna Baptiste DaBreo this month for common […]

by / on January 24, 2017 at 1:00 PM /
Illegal gun found on beach; another on vessel

Illegal gun found on beach; another on vessel

Police said they have recovered two illegal guns on the island of Tortola – one on a beach in Cane Garden Bay and the other on a vessel docked at Port Purcell. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) said: […]

by / on January 24, 2017 at 10:22 AM /