Banning motorbikes and scooters would mean fewer accidents in the Virgin Islands, Jian Jeffers told residents at the Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall on Wednesday.
May 2, 2014
May 2, 2014
AG drops Willock appeal
The Attorney General’s Chambers has discontinued its appeal of a 2011 court decision that once restricted the way government could investigate allegations of wrongdoing against public officers, court records show.
May 2, 2014
Cops find four more guns
Seized firearms have reached the double digits this year as the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force found four more Tuesday in Palestina Estate, according to Police Information Officer Diane Drayton.
May 1, 2014
Stolen scooter recovered, arrest made
Police charged Glenville Callwood, 20, of Baughers Bay, with burglary after he was caught riding a scooter reportedly stolen from a Baughers Bay apartment, according to Police Information Officer Diane …
May 1, 2014
Privy Council to hear former magistrate’s claim
A former magistrate’s legal challenge against the Virgin Islands government may be heard by the territory’s highest court, judges ruled Monday.
April 30, 2014
Special delivery required
The brand-new catamaran hanging in midair on Sunday morning weighed several tons. No one was on board as one of the cranes on the 630-foot cargo ship Amber Lagoon lowered …
April 30, 2014
VI praised by US on tsunami preparations
An American government agency has applauded the Virgin Islands for its preparedness in the event of a tsunami, officials said.
April 30, 2014
VIP sets election of officers
The opposition Virgin Islands Party kicked off a “review period” at an April 23 general meeting in preparation for selecting a new general committee later this month, the party announced.But …
April 30, 2014
Police searching for armed robbers
Police are investigating two armed robberies that have occurred in the last two weeks: one at the Long Bush Superette and another at Le Grand Cafe in Road Town, according …
April 29, 2014
Man charged for gun found in parents’ house
Royal Virgin Islands Police Force officers have seized six firearms from people so far this year, according to Police Information Officer Diane Drayton.
April 29, 2014
SCB project explained, call made for signs
Work on the Pleasant Valley Bridge should include better signage, said Third District Representative Julian Fraser at a meeting to discuss road improvements there Monday evening.
April 28, 2014
CADA kicks off new show (PHOTO GALLERY)
There was wind, fire and rain at the Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall when nearly 30 musicians and dancers performed in the CADA Players’ African Dream.
April 28, 2014
Chief: Cause of Wickhams Cay fire still unknown
There’s still no official word on what caused a fire that destroyed a Wickhams Cay building on April 8, but Chief Fire Officer Zebalon McLean said investigations have narrowed the …
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April 28, 2014
Hit-and-run suspect charged
Charges have been laid against a man suspected of a hit-and-run against a pedestrian on Zion Hill in early February, according to Police Information Officer Diane Drayton.
April 25, 2014
USVI ferry tickets to rise by $5
Ferry ticket prices to and from the United States Virgin Islands will likely increase by $5 beginning on April 1 due to fee increases from the USVI Port Authority, an …
April 25, 2014
Dinghy theft suspect caught, but at large again
One of the five men suspected of involvement in a string of dinghy thefts in late March has been arrested and charged with taking a conveyance without lawful authority, according …
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April 25, 2014
Newspapers among docs to be digitised
Decades ago, the raised land that is now in the middle of the Road Town Roundabout was surrounded by water. That fact was among many tidbits of information Orion Joseph …
April 24, 2014
Car show makes some noise on Virgin Gorda
The Virgin Gorda Car Show was held on Saturday at the Little Dix field in Spanish Town.
April 24, 2014
Living the Dream sweeps up Wahoo Madness
Living the Dream Captain Austin Schneider and his crew dominated ten other vessels in the 2014 Wahoo Madness fishing tournament, hauling nearly twice the weight in wahoo as the runner-up …
April 24, 2014
HOA approves up to $57m in borrowing
After a brief debate, lawmakers authorised the government last Thursday to borrow up to $57 million to finance improvements to the territory’s water and sewer systems and docks and to …
April 24, 2014
Walwyn: Work on extra school year is advancing
The efforts to add a 13th year to the Virgin Islands’ school system are progressing, and will be in place for some students for the upcoming fall term, Education and …
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April 23, 2014
Easter kite-flying tradition continues
Dozens of kites dotted the sky above Wickhams Cay Monday afternoon as residents young and old gathered to carry on an Easter tradition.
April 23, 2014
PAC probe finds ‘red flags’ in cruise project
At a signing ceremony on Tuesday to ink a $30.7 million contract to extend the territory’s cruise ship pier, Premier Dr. Orlando Smith said he doesn’t mind the continued scrutiny …
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April 23, 2014
$30m contract inked for pier extension
Clutching a pen to sign a $30.7 million contract that will see 1,300 feet added to the territory’s cruise ship pier, Communications and Works Minister Mark Vanterpool said Tuesday was …
April 22, 2014
Celebrating the Easter season (PHOTO GALLERY)
The sun was very hot on Monday afternoon during the Virgin Gorda Easter Festival Grande Parade, but that didn’t stop Grace Vanterpool from swaying from side to side and waving …
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