This week, Tom Warner, the organiser of Foxy’s 2019 Hempfest on Jost Van Dyke, scooted around Tortola running errands in preparation for the July 13 event. “There’s a lot of …
June 14, 2019
June 14, 2019
Children’s Dance Fest returns with 20 pieces
The BVI Dance School sold out a full house at the H. Lavity Stout Community College auditorium on Saturday night during its 19th annual BVI Children’s Dance Fest. With a …
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June 14, 2019
Havers project gets green light
The Drake’s Landing Project in Havers has been continuing slowly since early May, with more land reclaimed to form a landmass jutting into the waters off the coast of Tortola. …
June 12, 2019
Preschoolers compete in games in Road Town
The Multi-purpose Sports Complex was buzzing with children during the Early Childhood Education Week Preschool Games, where preschoolers from across the territory participated in races and other competitions. For the …
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June 12, 2019
First Volunteer Week a success
It’s not often that several non-profit organisations have a chance to come together, but last Saturday volunteers networked during the territory’s first-ever Volunteer Week Fair. “Just knowing what else is …
June 3, 2019
Man denies pulling knife on girlfriend, gets $60K bail
In Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday afternoon, Cliff John was accused of putting a knife to his girlfriend’s throat while at a bar in Virgin Gorda on May 24. He denied …
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June 3, 2019
18th Poker Run draws thousands
The Virgin Islands is about 115 miles away from Puerto Rico, and for Troy Pereira the trip was well worth it. It was his first time participating in the Leverick …
May 30, 2019
Crown: Woman named killer before dying
A 46-year-old mother who was shot multiple times and left on the roadside in Georges Northside on Sunday night identified her killer shortly before she died, a prosecutor said Tuesday …
May 28, 2019
Full senior programme to return by September
The government’s senior programme is operating three days a week on a $398,008 budget for this year, but by September leaders hope to jump to five days per week as …
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May 27, 2019
New government’s travel costs at $80k, premier says
Asked by Opposition Leader Marlon Penn about the total cost of travel incurred by the new government and a breakdown of those costs, Premier Andrew Fahie said he “really valued” …
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May 27, 2019
Premier explains why 4 tender processes waived
Premier Andrew Fahie said his government so far has waived tender processes for four initiatives: the rehabilitation of the Elmore Stoutt High School’s L-shaped building; incinerator repairs; an update to …
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May 25, 2019
Premier refuses to disclose security info
Premier Andrew Fahie took a firm stance against disclosing the price of his new security detail as requested by Opposition Leader Marlon Penn on Friday in the House of Assembly. …
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May 25, 2019
Three arrested for Belle Vue robbery
Three people were charged for the robbery of a Belle Vue resident that occurred in early April, according to the Police Information Office. Arien Fahie, 23; Shaquille Benjamin, 23; and …
May 25, 2019
Two charged with Capriccio de Mare robbery
Two persons were charged in relation to a robbery at Capriccio de Mare Restaurant, located on the Waterfront Drive opposite the Road Town Ferry Dock. Jamoy Estridge, 27 of Long …
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May 24, 2019
Premier defends ESHS project decisions
Last week, at the House of Assembly, Premier Andrew Fahie defended his decision to use multiple contractors to repair the Elmore Stoutt High School, and fielded Opposition Leader Marlon Penn’s …
May 24, 2019
Three arrested for Belle Vue robbery
Three people were charged for the robbery of a Belle Vue resident that occurred in early April, according to the Police Information Office. Arien Fahie, 23; Shaquille Benjamin, 23; and …
May 23, 2019
Spring Charter Yacht Show hosts 21 boats
After taking a hit from Hurricane Irma in 2017, the charter yachting business is coming back into full swing and growing with each show, including the one last week in …
May 20, 2019
Police share Irma stories in new book
As the Virgin Islands approaches the second anniversary of Hurricane Irma, another book has emerged with the stories and accounts of those that were in the middle of the storm. …
May 17, 2019
Seniors strut their stuff at first pageant of its kind
Nehemia Prince, 81, strutted on stage and displayed his dexterity with a routine involving pelvic thrusts and dancing while removing his coat on Sunday evening during the first annual Mr. …
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May 16, 2019
Ex airport cashier gets suspended sentence
A former cashier at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport received an 18-month suspended sentence after allegedly stealing thousands in cash through falsified receipts. Jillian Fahie was arrested in July …
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May 16, 2019
Man to be sentenced for raping minor
In the final stages of the trial against 54-year-old Andre Stedman, who was found guilty of the rape and indecent assault of a girl under the age of 13, the …
May 16, 2019
Magistrate pushes the Crown to present case
Magistrate Ayanna Baptiste-DaBreo chastised prosecutors this week for “not doing their job” of presenting evidence for a matter that has been ongoing since October 2017. As of May 14, the …
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May 16, 2019
YEP signs 13 MOUs during 14th anniversary celebration
As the Youth Empowerment Project celebrated its 14th anniversary on Friday, the focus was on its partnerships with other organisations. “The stronger we are together, the more investment we can …
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May 14, 2019
VI’s climate change work hailed as example
During a recent conference in St. Lucia, the Virgin Islands was hailed as a model for the region because of its work on a collaborative project designed to help prepare …
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May 14, 2019
Prison farm rebuilding from Irma
It was a slow day in Balsam Ghut after a morning rain — perfect nourishment for the farm located just outside the barbed wire fence surrounding Her Majesty’s Prison. “The …
