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.
VI ‘feeder fund’ sues bank to recover Madoff monies
A Virgin Islands-registered “feeder fund” that funneled clients’ money into Bernie Madoff’s $65 billion Ponzi scheme is suing an Irish subsidiary of HSBC bank for $539 million, alleging that the …
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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.
Inspired by the past, built for the future (VIDEO, PHOTO GALLERY)
When Virgin Islands historian Dr. Angel Smith first heard about Foxy Callwood’s plan to build a traditional-style sloop at his Jost Van Dyke restaurant, he thought it couldn’t be done.
PWD benefitted from gov’t apprentices in 2012
The Public Works Department worked on or outsourced 329 construction engineering projects in 2012, despite having several “vacant vital posts” and needing new heavy equipment, according to the department’s annual …
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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.
Lobster for sale (PHOTO GALLERY)
“My name is Sam, with the capital S. I am the man with the plan,” Chef Claudius Sam told a group of visitors who stopped at Potter’s by the Sea …
Lions light Christmas tree for the 35th year
In spite of rainy weather and a modest turnout, the spirit of the holiday season was evident as the Lions Club lit the Christmas tree in the Sir Olva Georges …
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Movember Charitable Trust raises more than $20k (PHOTO GALLERY)
Dozens of moustachioed pirates took the stage — a makeshift pirate ship — at Nanny Cay Saturday during the End of Movember party and awards ceremony.
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.
Deputy to lead Immigration Department
Guy-Michel Hill has been appointed to act as chief immigration officer for a year, succeeding Dennis Jennings.
Premier’s ‘friends’ air concerns, offer ideas
The high cost of rent, electricity and schoolbooks were on the minds of Premier Dr. Orlando Smith’s “friends” on Sunday afternoon. The premier held a question-and-answer session on his Facebook …
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Teachers, students switch roles
Teaching isn’t nearly as easy as Christian Abraham thought.
Guv gives annual Speech from the Throne (FULL SPEECH)
Freedom of information legislation, tougher gun penalties, and a regulated public assistance programme are in the works for the 2014 legislative session, Governor Boyd McCleary said during the Speech from …
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Homeless man granted bail
Leslie McKenzie told Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards that he originally planned to commit theft on the night of Sept. 7 when he was spotted near Hodges Creek Marina with a …
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.
Speech from the Throne set for Monday (order paper)
Governor Boyd McCleary is scheduled to deliver the annual Speech from the Throne on Monday, outlining the government’s legislative agenda for the coming year.
Restaurant Week plans unveiled
The celebrity owner of the New York cooking school Sex on the Table is to take part in this year’s Restaurant Week, officials said this week during a launching ceremony …
VISAR cross-trains with hospital staff (PHOTO GALLERY)
The only thing Virgin Islands Search and Rescue’s crew knew about their training scenario was that there were two people injured on the beach at Cooper Island.
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.
Former magistrate’s legal claim denied
A former magistrate accused of insubordination did not have a right to a hearing prior to her 2011 interdiction from duty, an appeals court ruled Friday, prompting Charmaine Rosan-Bunbury to …
First female gov’t minister receives OBE
From her promotion of Virgin Islands culture to her pioneering position
Rescuers train for mass casualties
More than 30 emergency first responders underwent training this week to improve their skills in mass casualty management.