A United States-based search team will lead a renewed effort to find an elderly woman who disappeared from her home on Anegeda last December, police said.
September 2, 2013
August 30, 2013
Premier ‘shocked’ at France blacklisting VI
Premier Dr. Orlando Smith said Friday afternoon that he was shocked to learn yesterday that the government of France has added the Virgin Islands to its list of uncooperative tax …
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August 30, 2013
The sweetest sting (PHOTO GALLERY)
Even though it’s the first thing most people ask when they hear he’s a beekeeper, Clive Smith can’t remember how many times he’s been stung.
August 30, 2013
Despite challenges, deaf resident attends university in US
It was obvious he was very intelligent, but for most of his life Delroy Gordon
August 29, 2013
Special Report: After the ‘Rasta Law’ (FULL TEXT and PHOTO GALLERY)
A little more than a decade ago, Joanna “Jumana Omari” France had to write a letter to the Department of Immigration to get permission for her brother, who lived in …
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August 28, 2013
Taxi and Livery Commission finding its feet
The rules regulating taxi and livery drivers’ conduct, in place for several years but unenforced,
August 28, 2013
UWI Open Campus marks 5 years
Higher education can be a challenge for working professionals, but for five years now Virgin Islands residents have had access to university and professional development courses through the University of …
August 28, 2013
Developer, boaters at odds over bay access
A developer’s decision to rope off a portion of Oil Nut Bay with swim markers, effectively eliminating boat access to the area, has drawn the ire of some boaters who …
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August 28, 2013
D-1 youths give police station a facelift
Much of the West End Police Station got a fresh coat of paint this month as part of the Department of Waste Management’s Summer Beautification Programme held each August.
August 28, 2013
Judge allows LIME to proceed with judicial review
The Virgin Islands affiliate of LIME can continue with its judicial review claim against the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission’s 2012 decision to fine it for allegedly anti-competitive behaviour, a judge ruled …
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August 28, 2013
US tourist dies after Indians excursion
A tourist from the United States died Tuesday after swimming at The Indians near Norman Island, police said.
August 20, 2013
$24m coke bust made off PR
As the Royal Navy’s HMS Lancaster approached, three men aboard a 30-foot go-fast boat near Puerto Rico tried to dispose of evidence by throwing bales of cocaine into the ocean, …
August 20, 2013
Weather stalls oil spill cleanup
Cleanup operations following an oil spill in Road Town last Thursday have come to a halt due to bad weather, according to Government Information Services.
August 20, 2013
Disaster risks to be gauged in Purcell, Crab Lot
In the coming weeks, the BVI Red Cross plans to work closely with residents of Crab Lot and Purcell Estate to find ways to reduce threats from flooding and other …
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August 19, 2013
Pair charged for failing to declare cash
Two men were arrested Friday after customs officers boarded and searched the cargo vessel Elitta 1 in Port Purcell and recovered $100,000 in cash, police said.
August 19, 2013
Cruise pier to be discussed at Thursday meeting
A public meeting to discuss the environmental effects of extending the territory’s cruise ship pier will be held at 6:30 p.m. today at Maria’s by the Sea.
August 16, 2013
Fines threatened for illegal dumping
As part of efforts to reduce illegal dumping around residential dumpsters, the Department of Waste Management has launched a “dumpster surveillance initiative.”
August 16, 2013
Agencies respond to oil spill in RT
The scoop of a Caterpillar backhoe reached down and lifted up a large clump of muck and sewage from the ghut along Waterfront Drive Friday morning.
August 16, 2013
Minister announces CXC results (FULL STATEMENT)
Overall, Virgin Islands students fared “average” on the 2013 CXC Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate examinations this year, Education and Culture Minister Myron Walwyn said in a statement released Friday.
August 16, 2013
UK students paddling 800 miles for charity
The four kayakers had paddled about 12 miles from St. Maarten on their way to Virgin Islands waters when seasickness struck one of them.
August 14, 2013
Court sides with former magistrate in defamation case
A court has ruled in favour of a former magistrate’s lawsuit brought after a caller to a television show allegedly made defamatory statements, accusing her of causing trouble for the …
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August 14, 2013
Again, ombudsman pushes for labour tribunal
The woman was only trying to get the money owed to her by an employer, according to a report from the Complaints Commission that was recently made public: She was …
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August 14, 2013
Report: Passports up, marriages down last year
The number of marriages in the territory has declined steadily since 2008, according to a report from the Civil Registry and Passport Office.
August 14, 2013
Driver charged after running over cop’s foot
A simple traffic violation turned into a criminal offence Monday when a man attempted to avoid being ticketed while in a no-parking zone in Road Town by fleeing the scene, …
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August 13, 2013
DPP give updates on reforms
In his address to the court during the ceremonial opening of the 2012-13 law year in September 2012, Director of Public Prosecutions Wayne Rajbansie — who had recently assumed office …