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Alva Solomon

May 6, 2023

Man shot to death in Long Look home

In the year’s third murder, a man was fatally wounded in a shooting at a Long Look residence on Sunday night near The Stickett, police said. Kemo Lettsome, 37, of …

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by Alva Solomon
May 6, 2023

Observers give election high marks

The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association observer mission declared last week’s election to be “well-administered,” but it also highlighted the relatively low voter turnout compared to previous elections. “Following a lively campaign, …

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by Alva Solomon
April 27, 2023

House of Assembly recalled to validate ‘fast-track’ belongerships

Governor John Rankin used his discretionary powers under the Constitution to recall the House of Assembly on April 17 so that it could pass a law to validate the status …

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by Alva Solomon
April 27, 2023

Immigration officer charged with breach of trust

An immigration officer was charged recently in connection with ongoing investigations into human smuggling, the Police Information Office announced last Tuesday. Naima Grante, 35, of Old Plantation, was charged with …

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by Alva Solomon
April 27, 2023

Residents protest over landfill smoke

About 10 residents affected by smoke from the Pockwood Pond landfill held a protest outside the House of Assembly on April 17, voicing their concerns over health issues caused by …

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by Alva Solomon
April 24, 2023

Coalition likely after no party wins majority

The Virgin Islands Party won six of 13 seats in the House of Assembly on Polling Day, falling one shy of the majority needed to form a government, election officials …

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by Alva Solomon
April 20, 2023

Indies go their own way

Parties have dominated Virgin Islands politics for the past quarter century, but this year 10 independent candidates have opted to go their own way. Their numbers are higher than in …

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by Alva Solomon
April 15, 2023

Court relaxes Fahie’s house arrest terms

As former Premier Andrew Fahie’s Florida trial nears, a judge agreed last week to relax the conditions of his house arrest to allow travel for medical purposes and attorney visits, …

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by Alva Solomon
April 15, 2023

COI reforms ‘too slow,’ Goldsmith says

Lord Zac Goldsmith, the United Kingdom minister for the overseas territories, told Governor John Rankin last week that the process of implementing reforms arising out of last year’s Commission of …

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by Alva Solomon
April 15, 2023

Virgin Gorda sees ‘perfect’ Easter festival

On Monday afternoon, hundreds of people flocked the streets of Spanish Town for the parade that rounded out the three-day Virgin Gorda Easter Festival. “It was good,” organising committee member …

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by Alva Solomon
April 8, 2023

Cops launch ‘Operation Island Watch’

Mariners and other members of the public can now use a new portal to anonymously report suspicious activity in and around the territory’s borders and shorelines, police announced last Thursday. …

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by Alva Solomon
April 8, 2023

Father imprisoned 27 years for incest

A father who pleaded guilty on Feb. 16 to committing incest on his biological daughter three times in 2021 was sentenced last month to serve more than 27 years in …

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by Alva Solomon
April 8, 2023

50th BVI Spring Regatta sees ‘perfect weather’

Crews from around the world raced 71 sailboats through bright sun and heavy wind during five days of racing at the 50th BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival, which organisers …

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by Alva Solomon
April 8, 2023

With two weeks to go, campaigns heating up

There are only two weeks until Polling Day, and campaigns are heating up to a frantic pace. With Progressives United Chairman Julian Fraser officially entering the race on April 1, …

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by Alva Solomon
March 31, 2023

Third person detained in Customs probe

As police continue their investigations into irregularities at His Majesty’s Customs, a man was arrested on suspicion of fraud on March 21, according to the Police Information Office. The man …

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by Alva Solomon
March 31, 2023

Scooter rider charged for loaded gun

A scooter rider was arrested Friday after police carrying out a daytime stop-and-search operation uncovered a firearm loaded with several rounds of ammunition, police said on Sunday. Akeel Robinson, 34, …

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by Alva Solomon
March 31, 2023

North Carolina man dies in Jost Van Dyke accident

A 33-year-old North Carolina man died following a “boating accident” off Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke just before midnight on March 22, the Police Information Office announced last Thursday. Robert …

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by Alva Solomon
March 31, 2023

3,000 take part in tsunami drill

Shortly after 10 a.m. last Thursday morning, sirens blared across the Virgin Islands and police officers took to the streets of Road Town to urge residents to climb to higher …

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by Alva Solomon
March 31, 2023

Spring Regatta marks 50

The 50th edition of the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival is under way, with at least 71 boats registered to compete in the main races this weekend. “The feeling …

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by Alva Solomon
March 23, 2023

Farmers, fishers celebrated

Roy and Esmie Penn sat behind their stall and fielded questions from customers during the Farmers and Fishers Week exhibition on Saturday at Paraquita Bay. One customer inquired whether their …

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by Alva Solomon
March 17, 2023

Minister decries alleged beach restrictions

Following reports that an estate manager had attempted to restrict access to the beach at Little Trunk Bay on Virgin Gorda, Natural Resources and Labour Minister Mitch Turnbull pointed out …

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by Alva Solomon
March 17, 2023

Duo arrested in Edwards murder probe

Long Look residents Rowan Arlington Pickering, 60, and Miriam Kimberley May, 34, were each charged with one count of perverting the course of justice in connection with the ongoing investigation …

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by Alva Solomon
March 17, 2023

Science on display at Education Week

Several weeks ago, three eleventh graders from the Bregado Flax Educational Centre on Virgin Gorda were chatting about their lunches when their conversation turned to creating electricity from tomatoes, potatoes …

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by Alva Solomon
March 10, 2023

Governor stands by early-election claim

During a Friday press conference, Governor John Rankin stood by his recent claim that the Virgin Islands government could have requested early elections during the political turmoil last year following …

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by Alva Solomon
March 10, 2023

‘Country man comes to town’

Shortly after H. Lavity Stoutt became the Virgin Islands’ first chief minister in 1967, protestors confronted him over an exclusive development planned for Road Town, according to a new play …

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by Alva Solomon

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