Testimonials about the BVI’s tourism product are reportedly pouring in from vacationers from across the globe who have visited the territory post-hurricanes. These testimonials are being shared to the rest of the world via a marketing strategy from the BVI […]
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Man allegedly beats lover with ironing board for staying out late
A 32-year-old Parham Town man is facing charges of using threatening language and assault causing grievous bodily harm after allegedly beating his lover with an ironing board for staying out late and not answering the phone when he called. Following […]
FINED: Man claims he uses marijuana for spinal injury
A 31-year-old Lower Estate man who was fined for having 25.8 grams of cannabis has claimed the drugs were used as a medicine for his spinal injury. Sayied Scatliffe pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled drug and was fined […]
E coli outbreak: Local food stores recall romaine lettuce
At least two major local food distributors have issued a recall of products containing romaine lettuce, which may be contaminated with E coli. OneMart Supermarket as well as RoadTown Wholesale (which operates RiteWay Food Store, Fine Foods, and Cash and […]
Charter boaters unlawfully fishing lobsters after misleading publication
The Department of Conservation and Fisheries has issued a statement ordering charter boat captains and their guests to ‘cease and desist’ from harvesting spiny lobsters from the local seabed. The statement was released this week following a publication from a […]
New appointees to do ‘reconnaissance’ on ministerial portfolios
By Davion Smith, BVI News Staff The three government legislators who were this week thrust into new ministerial positions are now gearing up to do a bit of portfolio reconnaissance to become familiar with their roles. Eighth District Representative Marlon […]
Stepdad beats man who he found at home with 16yo daughter
A father who found his 16-year-old stepdaughter at home with an adult male two years ago has been brought before the court for beating the man. The father, whose name is being withheld to protect the identity of his stepchild, was […]
Cabinet agree to pay RDA members
Members of the Recovery and Development Agency — the unsalaried body established to govern the territory’s recovery effort for the next five years — are now to be offered payment. The Cabinet of the Government of the Virgin Islands made […]
Teen held with drugs gets community service, $2K fine
A 19-year-old car wash employee was fined $2,000 and ordered into community service duties after he was found carrying cocaine and cannabis. Demar Fredericks pleaded guilty to possession of 0.7 grams of cannabis and 4.4 grams of cocaine. He […]
Maduro-Caines to be appointed Junior Minister for Trade
Now that Marlon Penn has been appointed the new Minister of Health and Social Development, his post as Junior Minister for Trade will be revoked, Premier Dr D Orlando Smith has said. “In fact, that was just done,” Dr Smith […]
