The East End Police Station closed Friday until further notice because of the government’s ongoing sewage works in the parking lot adjacent to the facility, police announced last week. “These …
Government seeks pair of cruise tourists
Immigration officials are seeking two passengers who came to the territory aboard the Norwegian Sky cruise ship on Friday. Pascal Bosman of the Netherlands and Martire Cabrera of the Dominican …
Cops warn about tool thefts
The police warned Friday about a “significant increase” in the number of non-residential burglaries on Tortola since the beginning of the year compared to the same period last year. They …
Residents urged to renew travel documents early
With the summer holidays and another hurricane season approaching, residents were urged this week to renew their passports and other documents in a timely manner to prevent travel interruptions. Registrar …
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EDITORIAL: Online labour system a long time in coming
Work-permit applications and other labour processes should have been moved online more than 15 years ago, and we were greatly disappointed when the government’s first such system failed in early …
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‘Hyperactive’ storm season is expected
This year’s Atlantic Hurricane Season is expected to be “extremely active,” researchers warned last week. In a report released last Thursday, forecasters at the Colorado State University Tropical Meteorology Project …
Kids, seniors to get free eye care
Virgin Islands youths and seniors will have access to free vision screening and eyeglasses this month through a project spearheaded by the Lions Club of Tortola. For the project’s first …
Waste oil facility now open in Sea Cows Bay
A new waste oil facility that opened on Friday in Sea Cows Bay can store up to 20,000 gallons of used oil, according to the Department of Waste Management. DWM …
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Surgeries delayed by hospital AC outage
Elective surgeries were put on hold for at least 13 days at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital as uncomfortable heat plagued the facility because of an air-conditioning problem, according …
Cops nab wanted man
Police have apprehended Jamal Freeman, who was wanted since Jan. 1 after escaping from custody, they said. At the time of his escape, Mr. Freeman was seeking medical assistance after …
Government hosts ‘sanctions training’
In keeping with a recent recommendation from the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force, the Virgin Islands government is establishing a dedicated unit to handle sanctions like the ones that have …
Cane Garden Bay gets roadwork
Roadwork is ongoing in Cane Garden Bay to address existing problems and improve the area’s transportation network, government announced last week. “Our primary goal is to conduct civil works along …
Two new ambulances added to Virgin Islands fleet
Two new ambulances have been added to the fleet operated by the BVI Health Services Authority, the agency announced Tuesday. One of the vehicles was funded by the Ministry of …
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HLSCC offers cybersecurity training
As online crime becomes increasingly pervasive and sophisticated around the world, cybersecurity professionals are needed more than ever. To help meet this demand in the Caribbean, the H. Lavity Stoutt …
Man charged with financial crimes
Following an investigation that lasted several months last year, 34-year-old Romaine Baird of Pasea Estate has been charged with theft, obtaining property by deception, and possession of proceeds of criminal …
Man hurt in shooting near police station
A man was injured in a shooting at Johns Hole near the Road Town Police Station shortly after 9 p.m. on Friday, police said. The victim — who the National …
New buoys to help protect VI boaters
New “danger marker” buoys will soon be deployed to protect boaters at two high-risk areas in the territory’s waters, according to government. The Virgin Islands Shipping Registry will deploy one …
Arbitrators discuss Caribbean industries
Construction, oil and gas, renewable energy and fintech were among the Caribbean industries that topped the discussion agenda last week during the fifth annual BVI Arbitration Week. The five-day event …
UK-OT finance dialogue marks one year
A series of meetings last week marked the completion of the first year of an ongoing dialogue between the United Kingdom and the overseas territories on fighting financial crime, according …
Tsunami, quake drill set for today
Alarms will sound around 10 a.m. today, signalling residents to hurry uphill during the annual Caribe Wave regional earthquake and tsunami exercise. The Department of Disaster Management, which will use …
Virgin Gorda native named VG magistrate
A Virgin Gorda native has been appointed to serve as the island’s magistrate. Hakim Creque, who Governor Daniel Pruce appointed effective March 5, will sit full-time on the sister island …
Students hold mock HOA sitting
Nineteen fifth graders from Ebenezer Thomas Primary School got a taste of leadership on Friday when they took part in a mock sitting of the House of Assembly. Led by …
EDITORIAL: After Fahie guilty verdicts, a time for healing and reform
After a United States judge confirmed a jury’s guilty verdicts against Andrew Fahie on drug-conspiracy charges, the territory he once led must now come to terms with the case’s conclusion. …
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Attorney found dead with gunshot wounds
Virgin Islands attorney Jamal Smith was found dead at his Manuel Hill residence with apparent gunshot wounds on Tuesday afternoon, police said. The 46-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. …
Cops offer free tint testing tomorrow
Police will test the tint on vehicles’ windows for free from 3-5 p.m. tomorrow at the Road Police Station. “The motoring public is encouraged to make the most of this …