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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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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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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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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 …
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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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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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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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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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 …
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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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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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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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 …
The main suspect in the case of $13,225 worth of goods that went missing between March 22 and April 25 said he wants to deal with the matter as quickly …
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After what Chief Planner Greg Adams called a misunderstanding, land reclamation began in Havers last month for the Drake’s Landing hotel-and-marina project that has been in the works for the …
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Last Thursday evening, police and prison guards apprehended a prison inmate within a half hour of his escape, officials said. Tyrone George, who is held in Her Majesty’s Prison on …
Lennox Franklyn DaSilva could face less than 10 years in prison for using a machete-like weapon to kill his wife in front of two children. On Monday Mr. DaSilva appeared …
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Reusable bags? Check. Recycling programme? Check. Organic foods? Check. Keeping the Virgin Islands beautiful was at the forefront last week as organisations like Green VI celebrated Earth Day and Arbour …
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For the first time in Virgin Islands history, students from the Century House Montessori School are traveling to Chicago for the 13th Annual Montessori Model United Nations conference. The Diamond …
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Kenai Jacobs, of Long Look, was denied bail during his appearance in Magistrates’ Court last Thursday, when he was charged with attempted murder and possession of a firearm. A shooting …
After a prize-winning wave at the Josiahs Bay Surf Classic on Sunday, David Donovan was on a high. “The first three waves I attempted to catch, I got blocked off; …
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The Virgin Gorda Easter Festival is steadily returning to its former glory, according to Virgin Islands Festivals and Fairs Committee Chairman Carnel Clyne. “We’re not perfect, but overall it was …
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