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Claude Skelton Cline arrested, slapped with criminal charges

Claude Skelton Cline arrested, slapped with criminal charges

Former government consultant Pastor Claude Skelton Cline has been arrested in connection with an ongoing criminal investigation into government contracts awarded from 2008 to 2010. The 58-year-old clergyman from Ballast Bay was charged with two counts of obtaining property by […]

by / on May 17, 2024 at 10:14 PM /
Two dead after Huntums Ghut shooting

Two dead after Huntums Ghut shooting

Two males lost their lives following a shooting incident in Huntums Ghut early this morning, Friday, May 17, according to a statement from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).  According to the police, the shooting happened around 1 am.  […]

by / on May 17, 2024 at 7:25 AM /
BVI must move away from importing labour — Premier

BVI must move away from importing labour — Premier

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has called for a strategic shift that moves away from relying on imported labour to the detriment of local talent.  The Premier’s appeal came during a discussion on the new immigration bill, which advocates for introducing immigration quotas […]

by / on May 17, 2024 at 7:03 AM /
More farmers venturing into tourism

More farmers venturing into tourism

Despite acknowledging numerous challenges, Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries Dr Karl Dawson has commended local farmers who are finding creative ways to generate interest in their work. Minister Dawson said he is particularly pleased with the growing trend in which […]

by / on May 17, 2024 at 6:53 AM /
Frequent flooding affecting Road Town businesses

Frequent flooding affecting Road Town businesses

Chairman of the BVI Chamber of Commerce Shaina Smith-Archer has called for short-term solutions to the problems that cause flooding in Road Town, saying businesses are paying dearly for those disasters. Last week, heavy rains doused the BVI and caused flooding […]

by / on May 17, 2024 at 6:47 AM /
Two charged with wounding after prison stabbing

Two charged with wounding after prison stabbing

Two inmates, Andreas Norford and Essadro Jefferson, have been charged following a stabbing incident at His Majesty’s Prison in Balsum Ghut.  The event occurred on Sunday, May 12, after 4 pm, which resulted in one inmate requiring medical treatment at Dr D […]

by / on May 17, 2024 at 6:19 AM /
Norwegian Cruise: BVI is great but the roads aren’t

Norwegian Cruise: BVI is great but the roads aren’t

Chief Development Officer of Norwegian Cruise Line, Dan Farkas has praised the natural beauty of the BVI but said the roads are “not in good shape,” taking away from the guest experience the territory offers. Farkas’ comments were made at a press conference […]

by / on May 16, 2024 at 7:39 AM /
Mothers valuing men more than their children — Davies

Mothers valuing men more than their children — Davies

Local attorney Daniel Davies has suggested there may be a parenting crisis in the territory. He argued that some mothers are guilty of focusing far too much on their partners, even as they ignore the physical and emotional needs of […]

by / on May 16, 2024 at 7:36 AM /
Gov’t should leave horse racing alone

Gov’t should leave horse racing alone

Amid the public debate on horse racing in the territory, political commentator Cindy Rosan has stated that the government should not be spearheading such a venture in the territory. For years, the government has been paying for the Ellis Thomas Downs venue where horse […]

by / on May 16, 2024 at 7:33 AM /
Residents urged to focus on Crown Lands bill

Residents urged to focus on Crown Lands bill

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley urged residents to focus on the Crown Lands Management Bill after it received its first reading in the House of Assembly (HOA) on May 2. The Bill aims to bring transparency and community interest to the […]

by / on May 16, 2024 at 6:12 AM /