The Ministry of Education will be implementing a policy to tackle various forms of ‘anti-social misbehaviour’ displayed by local students. Education Minister Dr Natalio Wheatly made that statement following the release of a video showing a group of uniformed female […]
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Boat captain accused of smuggling migrants granted $60K bail
More than two years after he was allegedly caught smuggling migrants into the territory, a 25-year-old Pasea Estate man has finally been brought before the Magistrate’s Court to answer to the offence. Damion Callwood, a charter boat captain, pleaded not […]

A motorist’s rights: Things to know during a traffic stop
While noting that a warrant is not needed for a police officer to execute a search during a traffic stop, Head of the Traffic Division in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Sergeant Augustus Bruce is advising motorists that law […]

West End man fined $2,500 for cannabis
A West End man was fined $2,500 this week after pleading guilty to possession of a controlled drug and possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply to another. Magistrate Jack Husbands ordered Corey Butler to pay the sum […]

Wheatley to decide whether to continue ‘extra school year’ in a week
A definitive decision will be made within the next week on whether to change or keep the ‘additional year’ at public secondary schools. Education Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley said the decision will be made by June 27 after community meetings […]

Carrot Bay man accused of attempting to rape hitchhiker, granted $60K bail
A 53-year-old Carrot Bay man was hauled before the Magistrate’s Court after he allegedly indecently assaulted and attempted to rape a female hitchhiker from East End. Renold George was not required to plead to the offences when he appeared before […]

Police to increase fine for seatbelt, cell phone violations | Over 600 incidences so far this year
While noting that there have already been more than 600 traffic offences committed for the year so far, police have said the ticketable fines for certain traffic violations will increase in the near future. This is according to Head of […]

Allow us more licence plates, give us more stands — Taxi operators
Taxi operators are calling for more taxi stands to be placed across Tortola while others claim to want authorities to increase the number of licence plates allowed per operator. These were among some the issues voiced at a meeting held […]

Woman accused of forging $2K cheque from charter company
An unemployed mother of two was brought before the Magistrate’s Court after she allegedly forged a $2,000 cheque belonging to a charter boat company. Charged with forgery, obtaining property by deception, and uttering forged documents is former supervisor at a […]

FINAL REPORT: Election observers echo calls for fixed election terms
Calls are being echoed for the British Virgin Islands to consider changing the laws to reflect a fixed term for elections. This latest call comes through recommendations by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association British Islands and Mediterranean Region Election Observation Mission. […]