Suspect arrested after alleged kidnapping

A man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly breaking into a woman’s home, kidnapping her, and then running her over with her own vehicle, police said.

Panel touts benefits of CXC tests

This year’s fifth formers at Elmore Stoutt High School will be the first class required to take tests hosted by the Caribbean Examinations Council.

FirstBank applies to quash Scrub bankruptcy

At least for now, Scrub Island Resort will continue to be operated by a third-party receiver rather than the developers a bank claims drove the business into default.

Police receive Taser training

Ten officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force have received training to use the new stun guns police plan to add to their arsenal later this year.

2014 arts festival calls for entries

New events are scheduled for the 2014 Caribbean Arts and Crafts Festival, and organisers are asking artists to sign up now.

Man accused of beating his wife

A 41-year-old man accused of beating his wife and causing injuries to her face, neck and head appeared in Magistrates’ Court Friday.

Health insurance meetings continue

Government is continuing with its efforts to spread the word about the planned National Health Insurance system this week.

Seismic network gets upgrade

The territory’s ability to understand earthquakes just got a boost, compliments of the Puerto Rico Strong Motion Programme at the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez.

Rescuers train for mass casualties

More than 30 emergency first responders underwent training this week to improve their skills in mass casualty management.