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Bad timing: Sharie DeCastro against airport project

Bad timing: Sharie DeCastro against airport project

While questioning if the government has been managing the territory’s finances responsibly, member of the Opposition Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Sharie DeCastro said she has ‘grave concerns’ about the proposed extension of the runway at Terrence B Lettsome International Airport. […]

by / on January 18, 2017 at 7:14 AM /
Water distribution still a major priority, Gov’t says

Water distribution still a major priority, Gov’t says

Government Information Service (press release) – The Government of the Virgin Islands has stated that the water distribution network is still a major priority as plans are set to continue various upgrades within the Territory. Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr […]

by / on January 18, 2017 at 5:30 AM /
VIP moves to replace Fraser as opposition leader

VIP moves to replace Fraser as opposition leader

The executive of the Opposition Virgin Islands Party (VIP) is seeking to have the party’s recently elected Chairman Andrew Fahie replace Julian Fraser as Leader of the Opposition. This is the second attempt that is being made to have Fahie […]

by / on January 17, 2017 at 6:00 PM /
BREAKING NEWS: Man’s leg broken in scooter crash

BREAKING NEWS: Man’s leg broken in scooter crash

Reports reaching BVI News Online are that a male scooter rider has suffered an apparent broken leg in an accident near Big Brothers Gas Station in Baughers Bay, Tortola. The scooter reportedly collided with a Jeep transporting tourists about mid-day, […]

by / on January 17, 2017 at 1:15 PM /
Motorist fined after hit and run

Motorist fined after hit and run

A motorist accused of hitting another person’s vehicle with his car before fleeing the accident scene has been fined $1,475. Dale Peters, a native of St Vincent, was sentenced today after he pleaded guilty to five traffic offences in the […]

by / on January 17, 2017 at 12:07 PM /
BREAKING NEWS: Kyle Frank dead in scooter crash

BREAKING NEWS: Kyle Frank dead in scooter crash

The young man who died before daybreak today (January 17) in a scooter accident on Tortola has been identified as Kyle ‘Coochie’ Frank from Purcell Estate. As BVI News Online earlier reported, the 26-year-old was pronounced dead at the accident […]

by / on January 17, 2017 at 12:00 PM /
Malicious Propaganda – Premier on airport project

Malicious Propaganda – Premier on airport project

While noting that he will push ahead with extension of the runway at Terrence B Lettsome International Airport despite concerns even within his Cabinet, Premier Dr D Orlando Smith yesterday said the improved facility is expected to pump an additional […]

by / on January 17, 2017 at 11:25 AM /
Crime declined by 4 percent – Premier

Crime declined by 4 percent – Premier

Premier Dr D Orlando Smith yesterday told the House of Assembly that crime decreased by 4 percent last year when compared to the year 2015, adding that plans are afoot to enhance the police firearms response mechanisms ‘in line with […]

by / on January 17, 2017 at 11:24 AM /
Cops saw gunman who murdered Fahie

Cops saw gunman who murdered Fahie

Commissioner of Police Michael Matthews last night confirmed that police officers were near the bar in Long Look when Franklyn Fahie was shot dead on January 6, and that one suspect has been held in relation to the murder. He […]

by / on January 17, 2017 at 7:20 AM /
Beach access laws should be upheld, Gov’t declares

Beach access laws should be upheld, Gov’t declares

The National Democratic Party (NDP) government said it will ensure the laws regarding beach access are upheld. “All beaches in the BVI are public, and my government will ensure that it is equally so in their use as it is […]

by / on January 17, 2017 at 7:16 AM /