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Alva Solomon

January 21, 2023

Dogs put down following ‘vicious attacks’

Police ordered four dogs to be euthanised over the weekend following several “vicious attacks” that injured people or livestock, they said. In the latest incident, a dog entered a property …

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by Alva Solomon
January 21, 2023

DPP reviews year in Standing Finance Committee meeting

Through Nov. 15, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions had secured 152 convictions and seen 94 acquittals in the Magistrates’ Court in 2022, DPP Tiffany Scatliffe-Esprit told legislators …

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by Alva Solomon
January 21, 2023

Police stations under fire in Standing Finance Committee

Officers at the Virgin Gorda Police Station came in for sharp criticism last month when Police Commissioner Mark Collins appeared before the House of Assembly’s Standing Finance Committee, according to …

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by Alva Solomon
January 21, 2023

11,000 kilos of coke, 68 firearms seized last year

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force seized at least 11,000 kilograms of cocaine from January through November of last year, along with at least 68 firearms and 2,064 rounds of …

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by Alva Solomon
January 21, 2023

Overseas Territories likely ineligible for UN climate fund

During the final days of the annual United Nations Climate Change Conference last November in Egypt, negotiators from some 200 countries forged an agreement to create a “loss-and -damage” fund …

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by Alva Solomon
January 20, 2023

20 migrants detained on Virgin Gorda

Twenty Haitian migrants were detained on Virgin Gorda on Monday morning after illegally entering the territory, according to the Immigration Department and the Police Information Office. The migrants were found …

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by Alva Solomon
January 20, 2023

Police hand out gas vouchers

More than 20 motorists received complimentary gas vouchers during Christmas week through a collaboration organised by the Community Policing Unit and Bob’s Gas Station, the Police Information Office announced last …

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by Alva Solomon
January 20, 2023

Early arrival numbers up 42%

Tourist arrivals during November and December totalled 40,950, up about 42 percent from 28,857 in the same period in 2021, Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley announced Friday in apparent reference …

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by Alva Solomon
January 15, 2023

US turns over more videos in Fahie case

Nearly 1,100 files were included in two sets of “Embassy Suites Video Clips” recently disclosed to defence lawyers as part of the evidence that United States prosecutors say supports their …

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by Alva Solomon
January 15, 2023

‘Classic modern’ design for terminal

When government unveiled a “futuristic and organic” design for the new West End Ferry Terminal last February, it proved so controversial that the Recovery and Development Agency launched a poll …

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by Alva Solomon
January 15, 2023

Three cops promoted to superintendent

Three chief inspectors within the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force were recently promoted to the rank of superintendent, the Police Information Office announced recently. Selwyn Rock and Dariel Robinson were …

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by Alva Solomon
December 28, 2022

Market Square promised by February

The revamped Road Town Market Square — which initially was scheduled to open in July 2021 — is now slated for completion by the end February, according to Duane Fraites, …

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by Alva Solomon
December 28, 2022

Cop charged over alleged medical procedure

Following a report that a medical procedure was performed at her home, interdicted police constable Karina Brea was charged with offences including inflicting grievous bodily harm, police announced last Thursday. …

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by Alva Solomon
December 28, 2022

Trio charged over finances at BVI Post

Former Postmaster General Pascha Stoutt and two other people have been arrested and charged in connection with “historical financial irregularities” at the BVI Post, according to Police Information Officer Akia …

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by Alva Solomon
December 16, 2022

Fahie trail bumped to July

A Florida court has granted former Premier Andrew Fahie’s request to bump his trial date to July 17, a year after it was initially set to begin. The trial — …

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by Alva Solomon
December 16, 2022

Bankers: Government can’t always step in

Rocky economic times often lead to calls for government to step in and put pressure on banks to provide better customer service, make it easier to take out mortgages and …

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by Alva Solomon
December 16, 2022

Man dead after Virgin Gorda stabbing

A minor was charged with manslaughter after a man succumbed to stab wounds he sustained on Dec. 3 on Virgin Gorda, police said. The minor appeared before Magistrates’ Court and …

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by Alva Solomon
December 4, 2022

New senior cops take up posts

Deputy Police Commissioners St. Clair Amory and Jacqueline Vanterpool received their certificates of appointment and United Kingdom national Pam Trevillion was sworn in as assistant commissioner during a short ceremony …

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by Alva Solomon
December 4, 2022

Driver charged in pedestrian death

On Friday Nov. 25, a Sea Cows Bay man was charged with causing death by dangerous driving in connection with a May incident that led to the death of Sophia …

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by Alva Solomon
December 4, 2022

Woman dies after Purcell accident

A woman died of injuries sustained during a traffic accident on Nov. 26 at Purcell Estate, according to Police Information Officer Diane Drayton. Dead is Brenda Belle, who was standing …

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by Alva Solomon
December 4, 2022

Man saved from capsized boat off Virgin Gorda

On Saturday to the south of Virgin Gorda, a St. Maarten resident was rescued from an overturned boat that had been drifting for about four days, but two other men …

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by Alva Solomon
December 4, 2022

Fahie requests later trial date

Less than three weeks after the United States added a new charge against former Premier Andrew Fahie, his Florida lawyer asked on Monday to bump his January trial forward at …

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by Alva Solomon
December 4, 2022

National Democratic Party stands in Walwyn’s corner

Former Education and Culture Minister Myron Walwyn is facing a criminal charge over his role in the Elmore Stoutt High School wall project, but the National Democratic Party is standing …

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by Alva Solomon
November 25, 2022

Two charged for gun crimes

A 23-year-old-man was arrested and charged for gun-related offences following a police operation at “an establishment in the Long Look area” on Monday that resulted in the seizure of a …

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by Alva Solomon
November 25, 2022

Cops warn about thefts from vehicles

Following four recent thefts from motor vehicles on Tortola within a week, police are asking the public to be vigilant and ensure their vehicles are locked, particularly in parking lots. …

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by Alva Solomon

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