British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC): Police in northern Brazil are searching for dozens of inmates who escaped from an overcrowded prison complex during a riot that left at least 56 dead, many decapitated, officials say. The area in Manaus, in Amazonas state, […]
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USVI bracing for likely fallout from BVI project
Officials in the neighbouring US Virgin Islands (USVI) said they are bracing for any potential fallout resulting from a likely reduction in the number of people traveling through that territory’s airport to and from the British Virgin Islands (BVI). The […]
Frett proposes vehicle tax, pay cut for lawmakers
Businessman and former minister of health Alred Frett has started the new year with a call for the territory’s politicians to cut their salaries and allowances to match their levels of productivity, and to impose a tax on persons owning […]
Man accused of drug dealing pleads not guilty
Halim Scatliffe, a US Virgin Islands native who is accused of dealing in drugs, has pleaded not guilty to marijuana and cocaine-related charges in the Magistrate’s Court here in the British Virgin Islands (BVI). Local police have charged him with […]
Promoter extraordinaire, Neil Blyden, dies
Former chairman of the BVI Tourist Board and stalwart in the local entertainment industry, Neil Blyden, passed away suddenly on Sunday (January 1). Blyden, who also made unsuccessful attempts to become a political representative, was widely known as Mr Melee. […]
From Paradise to London, and on to Paris
A travel story by DICKSON IGWE, Contributor First impressions: and Paris is ruled by a rich French culture, freedom-loving peoples, good governance, and an exceptional ethical subset. Mixing the preceding with one of the world’s finest rail and metro networks, […]
OPINION: Even worse in 2017 if things don’t change
By Alred C Frett, Contributor Addressing the miseries of 2016 The year 2016 has been terrible – not just with international wars and conflicts and the selection of Brexit and election of Trump, but even here in our little corner […]
BVI considers ankle monitoring bracelets to manage offenders
The following is a media release from the Ministry of Social Development dated September 27, 2016. The Social Development Department has partnered with Comprehensive Security Solutions Incorporated to develop an Electronic Monitoring Pilot Programme in the British Virgin Islands. The Electronic […]
