Keithleen, Vernee and Roger Jr. Mathavious: Supa Value Ltd.
April 21, 2011
April 21, 2011
Premier: Payroll tax review coming soon
A review of the payroll tax system more than three years in the making will take some additional time,
April 20, 2011
Complex opens in Pockwood Pond
Carvin Malone hopes that geography will translate into commercial opportunity in Pockwood Pond,
April 19, 2011
1st Miss Teen VG crowned
More than 400 people gathered at the Virgin Gorda Catholic Community Centre Saturday for the first Miss VG Easter Festival Teen Pageant, according to event coordinator Siobhan Flax.
April 19, 2011
Captain convicted on coke charges
Ronald Weisel, alleged to have captained a boat found carrying 58.4 kilograms of cocaine near Salt Island on Dec. 31, 2008, was found guilty in Magistrates’ Court Tuesday of three …
April 19, 2011
HOA in session
During today’s House of Assembly sitting, ministers delivered statements about the territory’s emergency response system, programmes to serve “at-risk youth,”
April 18, 2011
Library Week kicks off
“Hola means hello. … Hola, mi amigo,” students of St. George’s Primary School sang on Monday at the Road Town Library.
April 18, 2011
Gas station owner shot in robbery attempt
A man was shot multiple times during a robbery attempt at about 10 p.m. Saturday at Domino service station in Baughers Bay, police said.
April 18, 2011
VG prepares for Easter Festival
Excitement is building for the Virgin Gorda Easter Festival, which will kick off on Saturday and last through Monday, organisers said.
April 15, 2011
Taxi drivers reflect on new rates
Five months after updated taxi fares went into effect in the territory, drivers and passengers seem used to the new prices.
April 15, 2011
Social sector plan almost complete
A comprehensive plan for the “social protection” of the Virgin Islands for the next 10 years is almost finished after the Social Development Department’s public meeting
April 15, 2011
Police meet with residents across VI
Police are criss-crossing the territory by land and sea this week, discussing matters of concern with community members on Tortola, Virgin Gorda and Anegada.
April 13, 2011
Gov’t projects, contracts questioned
So we have it officially now.
April 13, 2011
Attempts to rescue baby goat foiled
Property disputes are one thing, but when you are trying to save a life, what is more important?
April 13, 2011
Writer speaks out against sex crimes
My mind struggles to comprehend the growing number of reports of domestic violence and sexual assault in this small territory.
April 13, 2011
Reporter’s Notebook (April 14, 2011)
Lessons of a reef One Beaconite had the opportunity to go snorkelling with an expert this week, and found it eye-opening.
April 13, 2011
Editorial (April 14, 2011)
Gov’t should involve the public Government has put the cart before the horse with the new health insurance programme for the public service.
April 13, 2011
Dateline: Paradise (April 14, 2011)
Water supply interruption The Water and Sewerage Department wishes to advise customers in the following areas that their water supply might be temporarily interrupted without warning at unpredictable times for …
April 13, 2011
Sports briefs (April 14, 2011)
Track The Premier’s office is informing the public work is under way at the A.O. Shirley Recreation Grounds.
April 13, 2011
Easter camp reaches more than 130 players
Steve Parillon was busy on Friday teaching junior basketball players how to play the game during the first annual Easter Hoop and Basketball Showcase Camp on both Tortola and Virgin …
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April 13, 2011
Churches reach out to VI youths
The music that blared through loudspeakers at the Festival Village Grounds on Saturday night had dancehall, rap and soca beats.
April 13, 2011
VG prince and princess chosen
Six children took the stage in Virgin Gorda on Sunday hoping to receive the title of prince or princess.
April 13, 2011
Business Briefs (April 14, 2011)
Virgin Islands The section of the 2010 Labour Code relating to workers’ retirement benefits
April 13, 2011
Branson launches sea exploration company
A new submarine unveiled by Sir Richard Branson will be diving to five of the deepest depths
April 13, 2011
Sailors plan reality TV show
Beginning sailors cooped up together on a yacht for days cruise around beautiful islands